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AGL dumps demerger; Libs, Nats get new leaders; Biden tweet sends Bubs soaring
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 31 May 2022 AGL Energy dumps its plan to split into two, triggering a bunch of resignations at the energy giant. Both the Liberal and N...
Interview: The new government's foreign policy report card
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Anthony Albanese won the election a week and a half ago, there’s been an extreme focus on Australia’s foreign policy: from the ...
Afternoon Report | 30 May 2022
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
ASX set to surge; AGL Energy split in doubt; how much is Buckingham Palace worth
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 30 May 2022 The local share market set to surge ahead of the release of economic growth figures this week. Also today: Reports that AGL ...
Interview: The outlook for tech stocks
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech stocks have been volatile lately, with many down from their highs during the pandemic.So what's ahead for investors in the sector?Elise Kennedy, ...
The Week Ahead | 30 May 2022
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | 29 May 2022
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now out every Thursday! To keep hearing Safeword by Fear and Greed every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/foll...
The Weekend Edition | 28-29 May 2022
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
28-29 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjud...
Afternoon Report | 27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Electricity prices surge, Libs says Dutton a nice guy, bid for Aussie tech co.
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 27 May 2022 Electricity prices to rise as the cost-of-living crisis gets worse. Also today: Labor confident of getting an absolute major...
Interview: Your definitive guide to electric vehicles
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charging time, range, purchase price and incentives - there are plenty of questions over electric vehicles. Half of all Australians say they'd conside...
Afternoon Report | 26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Laptop class head to suburbs, Pacific charm offensive, miner hit with $US1.5b fine
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 26 May 2022 The ‘laptop class’ move away from the inner cities and they aren’t coming back. Also today: The new Labo...
Interview: Inside the office of the future
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a few months now since work from home orders officially ended for a lot of Australian workers… but in reality, many people have...
Afternoon Report | 25 May 2022
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Tech stocks sell-off, Albanese follows US lead, Qantas goes into package tourism
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 25 May 2022 Tech stocks tumble with little end in sight. Also today: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets other global leaders and i...
Interview: Financial crime in the 21st century
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Financial crime is evolving, and business must evolve with it.McGrathNicol partner Matt Fehon and director Sara Deady give Sean Aylmer a guide to mode...
Afternoon Report | 24 May 2022
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Albo sworn in as PM, unit prices outpace houses, UK becomes top tourism spot
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 24 May 2022 Anthony Albanese is sworn in as PM before jetting off to Japan, and the repercussions for the Liberal Party continue. Also t...
Interview: The first economic steps the new Government has to take
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new Albanese Government has a significant economic challenge on its hands. The economy is growing and unemployment is low - but how do you maintai...
Afternoon Report | 23 May 2022
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Climate, childcare, budget in spotlight, Crown goes to PE, The Star chair quits
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 May 2022 Climate change, child care and the budget deficit to take centre stage as Australia welcomes a new Prime Minister. Also today...
Interview: What would a US hard landing mean for investors?
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US Federal Reserve is trying to slow the economy, with price rises at 40 year highs. But can they do it without putting the world’s largest econ...
The Week Ahead | 23 May 2022
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | 22 May 2022
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED NOW COMES OUT EVERY THURSDAY ON ITS OWN PLAYLIST! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or...
The Weekend Edition | 21-22 May 2022
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
21-22 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjud...
Afternoon Report | 20 May 2022
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Labor leads into election, ASX retailers tumble, unemployment at 48 year low
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 20 May 2022 Labor heads into tomorrow’s federal election leading the polls, but it's going to be tight. Also today: The local share mark...
Interview: Your quick guide to the election
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just one more day until Australia votes, and the polls are narrowing. Labor is still in front, but there’s a very real chance of a hung parliame...
Afternoon Report | 19 May 2022
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Wages growth disappoints, polls narrow, Twiggy’s back
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 19 May 2022 People’s spending power tumbles as wages growth disappoints Also today: Two days to go in the election campaign and the po...
Interview: Wages, inflation and what it all means for the cost of living
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's wages data came in slightly below expectations. What's it all mean for interest rates, for inflation, for the cost of living and the elect...
Afternoon Report | 18 May 2022
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Rates to trigger lower house prices, election costings stoush, Japan opens up
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 18 May 2022 The Reserve Bank says there’s several rate rises in the pipeline as one of the country’s biggest lenders warns of fa...
Interview: Australia's $370b small business boom
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is in the middle of a small business boom, with $370 billion in value forecast to be added to the Australian economy over the next decade. J...
Afternoon Report | 17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
PE $20b Brambles bid; ATO crypto, property crackdown; petrol prices hit high
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 17 May 2022 Private equity considers a $20 billion bid for one of the oldest listed companies on the ASX. Also today: Housing takes cen...
Interview: Meet the entrepreneur driving the cannabis industry
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis is big business, and is getting bigger as regulations ease around the world. A decade ago Bruce Linton founded Canopy Growth, which became th...
Afternoon Report | 16 May 2022
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
PM’s last bid for re-election, regulators put pressure on cryptos, airfares jump
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 16 May 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison launches the coalition re-election bid with housing and the cost-of-living taking centre stage. ...
Interview: What's next for the Aussie dollar?
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie dollar’s had a turbulent couple of weeks, tossed around by inflation data and interest rate decisions here and overseas. Tony Sycamor...
The Week Ahead | 16 May 2022
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | 15 May 2022
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED NOW COMES OUT EVERY THURSDAY ON ITS OWN PLAYLIST! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or...
The Weekend Edition | 14-15 May 2022
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
14-15 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjud...
Afternoon Report | 13 May 2022
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
CBA bumper profit as ASX tumbles, crypto collapse, Disney Plus v Netflix
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 13 May 2022 Commonwealth Bank outlines a bumper profit but has a warning for home borrowers. Also today: The ASX falls to three-month lo...
Interview: From the bridge of a superyacht
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Superyachts are from another world altogether: after all, these vessels can be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Brendan O'Shannassy is a s...
Afternoon Report | 12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Pollies square off on cost of living, consumer sentiment tumbles, Apple kills off iPods
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday May 12 2022 The political leaders square off in the third and final debate as cost-of-living pressures take centre stage. Also today: ...
Interview: How the West "dropped the ball when it comes to rare earths"
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a big push by the US to shore up supplies of rare earths - guaranteeing production of things like batteries, and reducing reliance on China. C...
Afternoon Report | 11 May 2022
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Business confident as market tumbles, gig economy deal, $195m art record
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday May 11 2022 Businesses and households are confident and spending, even though the share market is tumbling. Also today: A major deal ...
Interview: Just how healthy are Australia's banks?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The four major banks had headline cash earnings of $14.4 billion in the last half year. But as interest rates start to rise, what should we expect fro...
Afternoon Report | 10 May 2022
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
ASX tumbles on rate fears, Westpac’s strong result, pollies start spending big
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday May 10 2022 The local share market falls again with 80 per cent of stocks going backwards Also today: Westpac reports surprisingly strong res...
Interview: What the Australia-India trade deal means for local businesses
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month Australia and India signed a major interim free trade deal, cutting tariffs on a range of exports from coal and rare earths, to sheep and l...
Afternoon Report | 9 May 2022
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
ScoMo and Albo square off, rates hit auctions, two Macquarie execs earn $62m
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday May 9 2022 The leaders of the LIberal and Labor parties, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, square off in the second debate of the campaign.&...
Interview: "One of the worst central bank inflation forecasting errors in history"
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates are rising around the world as central banks work to manage inflation. Scott Haslem, Chief Investment Officer at Crestone Wealth Manage...
The Week Ahead | 9 May 2022
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | 8 May 2022
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED IS MOVING! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: A...
The Weekend Edition | 7-8 May 2022
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7-8 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudic...
Afternoon Report | 6 May 2022
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Dollar, markets soar; NAB’s record profit; why tradies might get cheaper
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 6 May 2022 Global equity markets, including the ASX, surge and the Aussie dollar has its best day in ten years. Also today: National Australia...
Interview: The Aussie tech company behind world famous diets
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The CSIRO Total Well-being Diet. The Mayo Clinic Diet. They’re some of the world’s most popular healthy eating programs - but did you know...
Afternoon Report | 5 May 2022
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
ANZ profit disappoints; homeowners, retirees hit by rate rises; AirBNB is back
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 5 May 2022 ANZ announces a lower profit as the fallout from the interest rate decision on Tuesday hits homeowners and retirees. Also to...
Interview: A $290 million business success story
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan Sternson started out writing code. This year, he led his company as CEO through a $290 million acquisition. Tristan talks to Sean Aylmer about...
Afternoon Report | 4 May 2022
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
RBA hikes rates, more to come; Woolies price warning; Santos boss $6m incentive
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 4 May 2022 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates with a bunch more hikes likely before the end of the year. Also today: Billionaire Mike Ca...
Interview: Why the Reserve Bank had to increase rates
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank has increased the official cash rate by 0.25% at its May meeting. EY Oceania Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy tells Sean Aylmer why th...
Afternoon Report | 3 May 2022
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Qantas’ non-stop flights, D-day for rates, former Star CEO faces inquiry
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 3 May 2022 Qantas becomes profitable again, and plans for non stop flights to London and New York. Also today: It’s D-Day for int...
Interview: Your guide to house prices & the property market
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you needed more evidence the housing boom is slowing, here it is. House price growth across the combined capital cities is 10 times slower this qua...
Afternoon Report | 2 May 2022
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Labor focuses on housing, gender; Wall Street plunge; Buffet’s investing lessons
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 2 May 2022 Labor officially launches its election campaign, promising help for new home buyers, cheaper medicines and gender pay equity. ...
Interview: The global investing landscape laid bare
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the Fed moving on interest rates and the ongoing impact of the Ukraine conflict, to China's COVID-zero policy, and even the performance of big US...
The Week Ahead | 2 May 2022
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Safeword by Fear and Greed | 1 May 2022
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED IS MOVING! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: APPLE:...
The Weekend Edition | 30 April - 1 May 2022
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
30 April - 1 May 2022 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang doubling as adjudicator.Find o...
Afternoon Report | 29 April 2022
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Coles forecasts more price rises, Rate rise tipped at 100%, Mattel under offer
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 29 April 2022 Companies from supermarket giant Coles to iron ore miner Fortescue warn that rising costs are here to stay Also today: The...
Interview: Harnessing the power of data for your business
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone in business knows that now, more than ever, there is so much power in data. The systems we use and the information that we capture can bri...
Afternoon Report | 28 April 2022
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Inflation spike to trigger rate rise, Packer dumps Crown, housing market tumbles
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 28 April 2022 Inflation hits a 20 year high, and interest rates could now start rising as soon as next week. Also today: James Packer ...
Interview: Will we see an interest rate rise next week?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation jumped sharply last quarter, exceeding market expectations. So what does this mean now for the Reserve Bank board meeting next Tuesday?AMP A...
Afternoon Report | 27 April 2022
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Market plunges on slowdown fears; home loan cheats; Uber faces monster fine
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 28 April 2022 The local share market tumbles on fears of a big slowdown in China Also today: More than one-third of people cheat on their h...
Interview: The business of expos in a post-COVID world
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When COVID struck, business expos were hit hard. Some moved online, but it didn't quite have the same feel as visiting a convention, seeing speakers a...
Afternoon Report | 26 April 2022
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Aussies dump fixed loans; Woodside, Santos fail; Ferrari’s red hot problem
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 27 April 2022 Australians dump fixed rate loans as inflation figures set to reach a 14 year high. Also today: Reports that Dexus and Mi...
Interview: Picking stocks in a rising interest rate environment
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which stocks do best when rates are rising? Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, takes Sean through the companies and sectors to ...
Anzac Day; Markets tumble as US Fed flags rate rise; PM grilled over Solomons
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 26 April 2022 Stock markets tumble as the US Federal Reserve flags a half a percent rate hike Also today, in a shorter episode for Anzac Day: ...
Anzac Day interview: "To me, it's everything"
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a special Anzac Day interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Brendan Nelson - former director of the Australian War Memorial, now President of Boeing Au...
The Week Ahead | 25 April 2022
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Safeword | 24 April 2022
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SAFEWORD BY FEAR AND GREED HAS MOVED! To keep hearing it every week, search for it on your podcast platform, or click here to subscribe/follow: A...
The Weekend Edition | 23-24 April 2022
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
23-24 April 2022 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adj...
Afternoon Report | 22 April 2022
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Share market edges towards record, Albo has COVID, pub lunch price rise
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The local share market moves towards an all-time high, outperforming most other bourses Also today: Anthony Albanese tests positive to COVID, throwin...
Interview: What your personal details are worth on the dark web
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From $30 for your Twitter account login, right through to hundreds of dollars for your medical records: this is what your personal details are worth t...