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Afternoon Market Report | 22 October 2021

22 Oct 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...

Business mandates vaccine, taxman on the hunt, Crown’s angry shareholders

21 Oct 2021

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Friday 22nd October 2021 Big business step up vaccine mandates as economies reopen.  Also today: There’s plenty of action in bond markets ...

Interview: How tech will continue to change the way we work

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If the pandemic hit 10 years ago, it would've been very difficult to work from home. If it hit 20 years ago, it would have been near impossible. Cloud...

Afternoon Market Report | 21 October 2021

21 Oct 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...

Branches, ATMs disappearing; booster shots ready; retailers run to Xmas

20 Oct 2021

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Thursday 21st October 2021 Bank branches and ATMs going the way of the dodo. Also today: Booster shots for COVID ready to be rolled out Retailers fin...

Interview: The Aussie startup sending lifesaving help to your door

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There aren’t many startups that can say they make a meaningful difference to the lives of their customers. Sonder is one of those. They deliver ...

Afternoon Market Report | 20 October 2021

20 Oct 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...

BHP, Rio stumble; investors disagree with RBA; wine sector smashed

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 20th October 2021 Australia’s big miners get the yips and their share prices fall. Also today:  Investors and the Reserve Bank c...

Interview: Will the boom in IPOs and mega deals continue?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 has seen an avalanche of massive M&A deals and a boom in IPOs, in Australia and globally. Access to cheap capital has sparked the frenzy but ...

Afternoon Market Report | 19 October 2021

19 Oct 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...

M&A frenzy, fixed term lending rates to rise, state borders open up

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 19th October 2021 Australia’s biggest gaming group makes a near $4 billion bid for a UK group.  Also today: Long term fixed mortga...

Interview: The infrastructure we need to grow our economy

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Infrastructure is one of the hottest sectors right now, with investors big and small clamouring to get a piece of the pie. But what are Australia's in...

Afternoon Market Report | 18 October 2021

18 Oct 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...

NSW, Vic restrictions ease; Bitcoin surges; golf’s COVID bonanza

17 Oct 2021

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Monday 18th October 2021 NSW and Victoria ease restrictions and overseas travel is just weeks away.  Also today: Markets surge and Bitcoin heads...

Interview: Want crypto exposure without crypto volatility?

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin are infamous for their volatility, soaring and crashing at the whim of an Elon Musk tweet. But th...

The Week Ahead | 18 October 2021

17 Oct 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 | 17 October 2021

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fe...

The Weekend Edition | 16 October 2021

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 16 October 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer an...

Afternoon Market Report | 15 October 2021

15 Oct 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 warns on climate change, 140,000 jobs lost, the return of unloved stocks

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 15th October 2021 The Reserve Bank adds its substantial weight to the climate change debate.  Also today: Nearly 140,000 jobs lost in the...

Interview: Why the unemployment rate is worse than it looks

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a huge week for the economy, with COVID restrictions eased in NSW, business confidence rising, the Federal Treasurer speaking and labo...

Afternoon Market Report | 14 October 2021

14 Oct 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...

The problem with the ASX, Treasury downgrades economy, avocado wars

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 14th October 2021 A changing of the guard among the largest companies on the ASX. That’s our main story. Also today: The federal Treas...

Interview: 'Revenge spending' fuelling advertising boom

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the east coast emerges from lockdowns this month, advertisers have well and truly opened the chequebook, preparing for a phenomenon known as "reven...

Afternoon Market Report | 13 October 2021

13 Oct 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...

Business confidence surges, Westpac’s $1.3b bill, Musk v Bezos

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 13th October 2021 Business confidence surges as the reopening boom kicks in.  Also today: Westpac wipes $1.3 billion off its bottom li...

Interview: The Finnish company keeping shelves stocked around the world

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has stretched global supply chains to breaking point. But a Finnish company has been using AI to fully automate reordering for tens of th...

Afternoon Market Report | 12 October 2021

12 Oct 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...

Star’s big plunge, JobKeeper’s $26b hole, pump & dump scheme crackdown

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 12th October 2021 The east coast of Australia shifts to an easing of COVID restrictions and hints that state borders are set to reopen.  ...

Interview: Is there a reckoning coming for zombie companies?

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This time last year, we were bracing for a wave of business insolvencies when Government support was withdrawn. But it never happened and the rate is ...

Interview: How to develop an investing plan

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're thinking about investing, it's incredibly important to get professional advice. But you also need to have a plan - more than just a loose go...

Afternoon Market Report | 11 October 2021

11 Oct 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...

Libs-Nats clash over climate, Freedom Day for NSW, Star casino criminal claims

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 11th October 2021 It's crunch time for the federal government which will have to outline its climate policy in the next two weeks.  Also t...

Interview: One of the world's top female fund managers shares her secrets

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Howitt has been recognised four years in a row as one of the top 30 female fund managers in the world, and is the only Australian to make the lis...

The Week Ahead | 11 October 2021

10 Oct 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 | 10 October 2021

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fe...

The Weekend Edition | 9 October 2021

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 9 October 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer and...

Afternoon Market Report | 8 October 2021

08 Oct 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...

Back to work turmoil, housing market hits $9trn, what teens really want

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 8th October 2021 Business is in turmoil over mandating vaccinations, and whether people should come back to the office.  Also today: The ...

Interview: Regulators step in to cool housing market; so what's it mean for prices?

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week APRA finally stepped in, announcing changes to cool the red hot property market. It comes after 20% gains over the last year, the biggest si...

Afternoon Market Report | 7 October 2021

07 Oct 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...

Housing crackdown, markets wild ride continues, NSW readies for reopening

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 7th October 2021  Regulators step in to cool the housing market.  Also today: NSW set to reopen Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews i...

Interview: The trading platform that lets you pick stocks with your super

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has significantly changed the way we invest. There are easier, cheaper and better ways to invest in everything from real estate to shares, ...

Afternoon Market Report | 6 October 2021

06 Oct 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’s housing warning, tech stocks tumble, Qantas’ $9b planes purchase

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 6th October 2021  The Reserve Bank might be upbeat but investors aren’t. Also today: NSW gets a new leader – the state&rsq...

Interview: The RBA is upbeat, so why are investors still selling?

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold and indicated it's positive about Australia's economic recovery from COVID. But investors don't seem ...

Afternoon Market Report | 5 October 2021

05 Oct 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...

Oil prices hit 3-year high, Australia’s hydrogen future, coffee prices soar

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 5th October 2021  The world’s leading energy agency says Australia can be a major exporter into Asia.  Also today: Great news...

Interview: How to take advantage of the changing energy sector

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are some huge shifts happening in the energy sector at the moment! So what are the opportunities now and in the future? And of course, what are ...

What next for markets; NSW in turmoil; house prices get hotter

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 4th October 2021  Equity markets tumble - what happens next? Also today: The most powerful business leaders in the country COVID numbers ...

Interview: The 36yo woman giving startup founders billions in funding

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michele Romanow started her first business after uni, was a 'Dragon' on Dragon's Den at 28yo and founded what is now the world's largest e-commerce in...

The Week Ahead | 4 October 2021

03 Oct 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 | 3 October 2021

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fe...

The Weekend Edition | 2 October 2021

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 2 October 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer and...

Afternoon Market Report | 1 October 2021

01 Oct 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...

$80b boost for economy, ASX has best day all year, Foxtel’s future vision

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 1st October 2021  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is upbeat about the economy, and the government gets an $80 billion boost.  Also today: ...

Interview: The investor's guide to the reopening economy

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As lockdowns end and the economy gets ready to reopen, certain sectors are going to benefit much more than others. Kristiaan Rehder, portfolio manager...

Afternoon Market Report | 30 September 2021

30 Sep 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...

ASX tumbles on inflation fears, housing crackdown, death rates drop

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 30th September 2021  The local share market tumbles as global fears about inflation spook equities.  Also today: Regulators call t...

Interview: Aussie startup's $100m EV investment

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The electric vehicle market is still in its infancy but an Australian startup is rapidly preparing for an explosion in numbers. And now, they've secur...

Afternoon Market Report | 29 September 2021

29 Sep 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...

Wall Street & ASX plunge, DIY COVID tests, shoppers abandon malls

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 29th September 2021  Shoppers desert the malls with the economy set to go backwards by four per cent this quarter.  Also today:&nb...

Interview: Everything you need to know about the resources sector

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to get a grip on the resources sector at the moment. Iron ore has boomed over the last 18 months before plummeting, the fundamentals o...

Afternoon Market Report | 28 September 2021

28 Sep 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...

Freedom for NSW, cryptos under pressure, Qantas gives cold shoulder to WA

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 28th September 2021  NSW and Victorian residents get a peek at when they can start resuming a lockdown free existence.  Also today: ...

Interview: The renewed push for an Australian Republic

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been 22 years since the failed referendum on whether Australia should become a republic. And now, supporters believe they can secure another vote...

Afternoon Market Report | 27 September 2021

27 Sep 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...

Hot weekend for auctions, zombie company warning, is resources boom over?

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 27th September 2021  Australia’s resources sector tumbles as the global growth story, and doubts over China, hit shareholders hard.&...

Interview: The Aussie tech company riding the green wave

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Green is the colour on everybody's lips at the moment, with big corporates rapidly joining the push for a more sustainable future. And an Aussie tech ...

The Week Ahead | 27 September 2021

26 Sep 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 | 26 September 2021

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fe...

The Weekend Edition | 25 September 2021

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 25 September 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer ...

Afternoon Market Report | 24 September 2021

24 Sep 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...

Banks cool on housing, ASX surges, pump & dump jail warning

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 24th September 2021  The country’s big lenders warn on property prices and hint that they might take action to cool the market. Also...

Interview: The mutual breathing life back into life insurance

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The life insurance sector copped a hammering during the Royal Commission into banking, and rightly so, with some terrible examples of unethical behavi...

Afternoon Market Report | 23 September 2021

23 Sep 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...

Overseas open for Xmas, markets dodge a bullet, RBA worried about housing

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 23rd September 2021  International borders set to reopen by Christmas. That’s the promise from the federal government.  Also ...

Interview: The federal election is looming - so what's the state of play?

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's all happening in federal politics at the moment. The submarine debacle has created global tensions, Christian Porter's scandal worsens, COVID rem...

Afternoon Market Report | 22 September 2021

22 Sep 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...

Protests in Melbourne, cyber attack warning, markets recover

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 22nd September 2021  Melbourne comes to a standstill as a result of construction workers and anti-vax protestors marching through the s...

Interview: How to invest in real estate without buying property

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The real estate boom in Australia appears to just keep on going and while everyone wants a slice of the pie, out of control prices are making it harde...

Afternoon Market Report | 21 September 2021

21 Sep 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...

ASX dives as global share markets sold off; $10b energy deal

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 21st September 2021  Iron ore prices fall below $US100 a tonne, hitting not just the big miners but also the national economy.  Also...

Interview: Population growth grinds to halt - so what does it mean?

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has brought Australia's population growth to an abrupt halt. The birth rate has dropped and net migration has turned negative. ...

Afternoon Market Report | 20 September 2021

20 Sep 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 tumble, Porter resigns from Cabinet, Qantas CEO pay

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 20th September 2021  Global equity markets tumble from Wall Street to London and Australia. Also today: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews ...

Interview: Insights from one of Australia's sharpest investors

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Wilson AO is one of the country's most successful investors. Over the past 25 years, he's built his company up to now hold more than $5-billlion...

The Week Ahead | 20 September 2021

19 Sep 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 | 19 September 2021

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fe...

The Weekend Edition | 18 September 2021

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 18 September 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer ...

Afternoon Market Report | 17 September 2021

17 Sep 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...

China asks to join trade deal, 146,000 jobs lost, ANZ's housing warning

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 17th September 2021  Prime Minister Scott Morrison hails a new era of cooperation with the US and UK, as China applies to join a regional ...

Interview: Jobs go as lockdowns bite - so where to now?

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More than 146,000 people lost their jobs last month - but the unemployment rate still fell.  It's a reporting technicality, but doesn't hide the ...

Afternoon Market Report | 16 September 2021

16 Sep 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...

OECD calls for RBA review, warning on vax target, Canva hits $55b

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 16th September 2021  The OECD provides a critique of the local economy and calls for a review of the Reserve Bank for missing economic f...

Interview: NFTs explained - how & why everyone will use them

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NFTs - or non-fungible tokens - have taken off, valued in the billions within just a few short years. But what exactly are they? The unique digital as...

Afternoon Market Report | 15 September 2021

15 Sep 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's fear for business, property's record jump, insider trading charge

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 15th September 2021  The Reserve Bank Governor says interest rates are firmly on hold and expresses fears about the outlook for small a...

Interview: Is the market COVID-safe or headed for a COVID crash?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's rapid vaccine rollout is building confidence for 2022 but is it misguided? With the global vaccination rate at just 30%, new COVID variant...

Afternoon Market Report | 14 September 2021

14 Sep 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...