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RBA ponders digital currency, diesel fuel shortages, getting sacked is hard
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 10th December 2021 An official digital currency might arrive sooner than we think. Also today: More fallout from the Banking Royal...
Interview: James Packer's biographer on the billionaire's year from hell
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crown Resorts and major shareholder James Packer have had the year from hell. It started with the company being deemed unsuitable to operate its new S...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 December 2021
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
ASX surges on Omicron confidence, mortgage rates rise, birth rates drop
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 9th December 2021 The local share market surges as investors look to better economic times. Also today: Mortgage rates start to ...
Interview: Finding property opportunities in post-boom Australia
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about property is pretty much a national pastime. But the industry, residential, commercial and industrial, is shifting rapidly in the wa...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 December 2021
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
RBA upbeat on recovery, global markets surge, proof of housing slowdown
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 8th December 2021 The Reserve Bank is confident the Omicron variant of COVID won’t derail the economy. Also today: More e...
Interview: The hidden messages in the RBA's last meeting for 2021
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank board held its final meeting for 2021 yesterday. It’s ending the year with a vastly different situation than how it began ...
Afternoon Market Report | 7 December 2021
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Buy now, pay later stocks dumped, job ads 13 year high, Tesla falls further 6%
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 7th December 2021 Investors dump buy now, pay later stocks as the one time favourite sector falls from grace. Also today: Job ads...
Interview: Investing for good; new fund tackling gender inequality
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Investors are increasingly using their money to make a difference, particularly with the environment. Now a new fund aims to improve gender equal...
Afternoon Market Report | 6 December 2021
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Housing market turns, A$ and Bitcoin tumble, warning from super-investor
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 6th December 2021 What next for the faltering housing market? Also today: The Aussie dollar and Bitcoin tumble Kids to get the Pfi...
Interview: Defensive assets; what are they and should you buy them?
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has seen hundreds of thousands of new investors enter the stock market, many enjoying a great run of returns. But what happens if it goes...
The Week Ahead | 6 December 2021
05 Dec 2021
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...
Sunday Fear and Greed | 5 December 2021
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out m...
The Saturday Edition | 4 December 2021
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 4 December 2021 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: http...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 December 2021
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Woolies enters chemist war, Crown rejects bid, Macquarie’s surprise new chair
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 3rd December 2021 It’s pharmacy wars as Woolworths takes on Wesfarmers. Also today: Allegations that a government MP physically abused a...
Interview: Aussie trainer to the stars going global with fitness empire
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He was once Princess Di's personal trainer... now he runs a health and fitness empire that's going global. Cameron Falloon is using his expertise with...
Afternoon Market Report | 2 December 2021
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Economy slows but outlook strong, PM supporters quit, Trump comeback talk
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 2nd December 2021 The economy slowed during the September quarter, but nowhere near as much as expected, auguring well for the future. ...
Interview: Revealed - the economic damage of Delta lockdowns
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The September quarter GDP figures have been released, revealing the damage Delta lockdowns did to the economy. And the 1.9% contraction was actually m...
Afternoon Market Report | 1 December 2021
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Westpac charged dead people, parliament’s sex disgrace, markets in turmoil
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 1st December 2021 Westpac is being sued by ASIC for charging dead people. Also today: Fears over the Omicron strain of coronavirus ca...
Interview: Could buy now pay later for business be the next boom?
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
'Buy Now, Pay Later' is becoming more and more saturated, with Afterpay, Zip Co, Klarna, Affirm, PayPal and a whole bunch of others competing in the c...
Afternoon Market Report | 30 November 2021
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Canberra acts on Omicron, corporate profits surge, Domino’s v Pizza Hut
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30th November 2021 Fears about the Omicron coronavirus variant spread, but what do we actually know? Also today: Travel and real ...
Interview: Virgin CEO speaks to Fear & Greed one year into the airline's rebuild
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic hit many companies but one of the biggest and first to fall was Virgin Australia, which went under in April 2020. It then became the firs...
Afternoon Market Report | 29 November 2021
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Omicron spooks markets, internet troll crackdown, retail boom
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29th November 2021 The omicron coronavirus variant sends financial markets into a tailspin. Also today: The Prime Minister announc...
Interview: Why financial planners are more important than ever
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are some major changes afoot, with equity markets, monetary policy, inflation, interest rates, cryptocurrencies... the list goes on. It’s ...
The Week Ahead | 29 November 2021
28 Nov 2021
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...
Sunday Fear and Greed | 28 November 2021
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out m...
The Saturday Edition | 27 November 2021
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 27 November 2021 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: htt...
Afternoon Market Report | 26 November 2021
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Boom auction weekend, business investment to ramp up, super’s fine print
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26th November 2021 Get ready for a boom weekend for the property market, with a record number of auctions across the country. Also ...
Interview: The tech entrepreneurs taking over the restaurant biz
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is transforming pretty much every sector, making life easier, cheaper and more efficient for businesses and consumers alike. Now, a group o...
Afternoon Market Report | 25 November 2021
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
B-Day for retailers, CBA warns on cryptos, marriages down but divorces up
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25th November 2021 Retailers confident of a boom run into Christmas with Black Friday sales starting tomorrow. Also today: Commonwealt...
Interview: The investor's guide to inflation
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is inflation transitory or is it here to stay? And what does it mean for investors?These are the questions everybody's been asking as prices and inter...
Afternoon Market Report | 24 November 2021
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Tech stocks tumble as miners soar, super hits $3.4 trn, how not to get lost
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24th November 2021 Tech stocks tumble as the big miners soar. Also today: The pollies are back in Canberra, and back to their u...
Interview: Inside one of the biggest banking changes in years
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s been phasing in Open Banking, allowing people to share their own bank data with third parties. Also known as Consumer Data Right (CD...
Afternoon Market Report | 23 November 2021
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Crisis over vaccine mandate, cryptos split markets, how the young invest
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23rd November 2021 Federal Parliament’s back and so are international students and skilled workers. Also today: Crypto curr...
Interview: IPO day for Aussie family company behind betting giants
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are few moments as significant for a company as their IPO, when they first list on the stock market. Today’s the day for Racing and Sports...
Afternoon Market Report | 22 November 2021
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
ASX makeover, third time lucky for Crown bidder, Australia’s most ethical jobs
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22nd November 2021 The big companies shift position on the ASX as some sectors retreat and others surge. Also today: Crown shareho...
Interview: Your guide to investing in infrastructure
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Competition for infrastructure assets is fierce right now, and there are opportunities right around the world. But those opportunities come with risks...
The Week Ahead | 22 November 2021
21 Nov 2021
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...
Sunday Fear and Greed | 21 November 2021
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out m...
The Saturday Edition | 20 November 2021
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 20 November 2021 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Find out more: htt...
Afternoon Market Report | 19 November 2021
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
RBA’s crypto warning, discount loans for green homes, Treasury’s US wine deal
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19th November 2021 The Reserve Bank steps into the crypto-currency debate, warning households against buying into fads. Also today: Nati...
Interview: How a luxury brand stays relevant after 170 years
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
170 years is a long time to be in business. It's an even longer time to stay relevant. Sean Aylmer speaks to Scott Jungwirth, GM (Australia and New Ze...
Afternoon Market Report | 18 November 2021
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
CBA dumped on profit squeeze, Afterpay’s $39b pitch, strong super returns
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18th November 2021 The Commonwealth Bank’s share price tumbles after its profit margins get squeezed. Also today: Plus wages acr...
Interview: The best explanation of the metaverse you'll find
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a lot of talk about the metaverse since Facebook changed its name to Meta. But what is it, how will it affect your life and why sho...
Afternoon Market Report | 17 November 2021
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
RBA won’t raise rates, why people stash cash, Biden-Xi summit “respectful”
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17th November 2021 The Reserve Bank says interest rates are on hold but inflation is an increasing concern. Also today: Why there&rsq...
Interview: Why Australian dividends are beating the world
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After being hammered by COVID, Australian companies have returned to paying some of the highest dividends in the world. In fact, they're growing four ...
Afternoon Market Report | 16 November 2021
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Regulators watch housing, Woodside’s $16b deal, heart disease breakthrough
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16th November 2021 The housing market is under scrutiny as regulators discuss ways to take the heat out of the market. Also today: Wood...
Interview: How locked-up cash can cripple a business
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Business Brief with McGrathNicol Advisory - interview #1 Cashflow and working capital are absolutely critical to running a business. A new report ...
Afternoon Market Report | 15 November 2021
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
COP closes with coal phase down, housing cools, the truth about travel
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15th November 2021 The final agreement out of the UN Climate Change summit agrees to phase down coal. Also today: The housing market coo...
Interview: Investing in retail stocks in a post-COVID world
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Both consumer and business confidence is on the rise and, with Christmas right around the corner, it couldn't come at a better time. The question is, ...
The Week Ahead | 15 November 2021
14 Nov 2021
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...
Sunday Fear and Greed | 14 November 2021
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out m...
The Saturday Edition | 13 November 2021
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 13 November 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Saturday Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer ...
Afternoon Market Report | 12 November 2021
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Miners surge, unemployment rate jumps, Musk offloads $5b of Tesla shares
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12th November 2021 An incredible day on the market for miners. Also today: The unemployment rate surges The cost of COVID on business em...
Interview: Business 'zombie apocalypse'; when will it finally hit?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Government support during the pandemic has led to a wave of 'walking dead' companies with insolvencies still 30-40% lower than pre-COVID levels. Their...
Afternoon Market Report | 11 November 2021
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Confidence in economy back, Keating’s colourful views, ATO lurks
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11th November 2021 Confidence returns to the economy, auguring well for the run into Christmas. Also today: Iron ore prices tumb...
Interview: Is COVID the big turning point for the big banks?
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The banks have rebounded well from the pandemic with revenues up, dividends up and the prospect of interest rates rising off the back of an unbelievab...
Afternoon Market Report | 10 November 2021
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Massive gold discovery, NAB’s profit surges, new climate fund
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10th November 2021 A massive day for Australia’s gold miners. Also today: Bitcoin hits a new record National Australia Bank&rsq...
Interview: What our spending really reveals about the COVID recovery
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
40% of all consumer payments made by Australians are processed by the Commonwealth Bank and they have data covering 2.5 million households. Using that...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 November 2021
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Mad Monday for deals, EVs to cost less than regular cars, Big Bird furore
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9th November 2021 A huge day of corporate deals as investors look to park their money. Also today: Travel stocks take off New dat...
Interview: Blackmores is back despite ongoing boardroom battle
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of Australia's most recognised and respected brands, Blackmores, is back on the rise after a difficult few years. The 90-year-old health company's...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 November 2021
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Global markets surge, business anger over states, Sydney Airport to sell
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8th November 2021 Global share markets are on a tear, though the local bourse still has some way to catch up. Also today: The Reserve Ba...
Interview: The investor's guide to global equities
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Global share markets are soaring right now, and it's easier than ever to buy international equities. So when you're looking to diversify your portfoli...
The Week Ahead | 8 November 2021
07 Nov 2021
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...
Sunday Fear and Greed | 7 November 2021
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out m...
The Saturday Edition | 6 November 2021
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 6 November 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Saturday Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer a...
Afternoon Market Report | 5 November 2021
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Inflation hits business, retail sales tumble, star power at UN summit
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5th November 2021 Food and construction businesses warn of big cost increases with the potential to hurt shareholders and consumers. Also today...
Interview: The future board - responsibility, technology & diversity
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being a board member is changing. The pressure, responsibilities and even liabilities have ramped up significantly. Chair of the Governance Institute ...
Afternoon Market Report | 4 November 2021
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
French fight hits new low, chicken schnitty for vaccine, the fall & fall of AMP
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4th November 2021 Relations between France and Australia hit new lows. Also today: The UN climate change summit tries to cut methane Chicken...
Interview: Labor gearing up for an election battle with a difference
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A very unique federal election is likely just a few months away now. The government and Opposition battleground will focus on climate change and the e...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 November 2021
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
RBA fires the starting gun, cryptos gain CommBank support, NSW opens up
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3rd November 2021 The Reserve Bank indicates monetary policy will tighten from now, but rate rises are still some while away. Also tod...
Interview: Inside the most anticipated RBA meeting in months
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While much of Australia watched the Melbourne Cup, economists were glued to the most highly anticipated Reserve Bank meeting in a long time. The ...
Afternoon Market Report | 02 November 2021
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Westpac’s woes worsen, housing starts to cool, how to pick a Cup winner
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2nd November 2021 Westpac’s share price tumbles after a very disappointing profit result. Also today: The heat in the housing market st...