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Victoria in lockdown, Qantas points for vaccines, richest Aussies revealed
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 28 May 2021 Victoria goes into a fourth lockdown, with businesses closing and fears of multi-billion losses for the economy. Also t...
Interview: The unusual business model behind media startup Ticker
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Ahron Young - journalist, entrepreneur and founder of news service Ticker. They discuss the company's rapid growth in just...
Afternoon Market Report | 27 May 2021
27 May 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...
Are the good times over for share market investors?
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 27 May 2021 The head of the Future Fund warns the good times might be over for investors. Also today: Another six cases of COVID in Me...
Interview: Eva Scheerlinck on the flaws in Your Future, Your Super
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Eva Scheerlinck, CEO of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, about the Your Future, Your Super legislation, whic...
Afternoon Market Report | 26 May 2021
26 May 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...
Exports hit record but is commodities boom over; COVID outbreak grows
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 26 May 2021 Australia records one of its largest trade surpluses ever, but there are signs the best for commodities boom might be over. Also...
Interview: Karyn West on the shift to ethical investing
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thompson talks to Karyn West, founder and Managing Director of Apostle Funds Management, about ethical investing - how decisions are made on w...
Afternoon Market Report | 25 May 2021
25 May 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...
Melbourne COVID outbreak, Crown under fire, gold jumps as iron ore falls
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 25 May 2021 Authorities race to stem a new outbreak of community transmitted COVID-19 in Melbourne, as states ramp up their vaccine rates. Als...
Interview: Making sense of crypto with Crestone's Scott Haslem
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Scott Haslem, Chief Investment Officer at Crestone Wealth Management, about cryptocurrency - whether it should be part of an inv...
Afternoon Market Report | 24 May 2021
24 May 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...
Crypto madness hits markets, super returns for super, home loans creep higher
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 24 May 2021 Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend and their volatility has started bleeding into other financial markets. Also today: Brit...
Interview: Jessica Irvine on whether enough is being done for women
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jessica Irvine, senior economics writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, about whether the recent Federal Budget has im...
The Week Ahead | 24 May 2021
23 May 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 Feature: Headphones startup aiming to make global noise
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Dr James Fielding, CEO and co-founder of Audeara, which listed on the ASX last week. Audeara creates headphones capable of testing...
The Weekend Edition | 22 May 2021
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 22 May 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives ...
Afternoon Market Report | 21 May 2021
21 May 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...
Unemployment at post-COVID low, Qantas’ $16b hit, how not to sack staff
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 21 May 2021 Australia’s unemployment rate falls to a post pandemic low despite 30,000 jobs being lost. Also today: Qantas says it&...
Interview: Why Walmart has never made it to Australia
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Kathleen Adams, marketing lecturer at RMIT, about Walmart - retail icon and the largest private employer in the world. ...
Afternoon Market Report | 20 May 2021
20 May 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 plunges, crypto’s crazy run, inner-city apartments fire sale
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 20 May 2021 The local sharemarket had its worst day in three months losing $43 billion in value, as equities around the globe and cryptocurre...
Interview: State vs state over stamp duty for property
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Leah Calnan, President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, about the Victorian Government's plans to increase stamp duty, ...
Afternoon Market Report | 19 May 2021
19 May 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...
Blow to gig economy, jobs under scrutiny, plastic not so fantastic
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 19 May 2021 The Reserve Bank and Treasury playdown inflation concerns but are still worried about the labour market in Australia. Also today...
Interview: Impact's Adam Furness on the value of partnerships
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Adam Furness, Managing Director of Impact, about the importance of partnerships - why they have become the third channel for reven...
Afternoon Market Report | 18 May 2021
18 May 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...
Gold surges, Crown rejects Blackstone bid, CBA gets even bigger
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 18 May 2021 It was a red-letter day for the Australian gaming industry, with Crown Resorts rejecting Blackstone’s bid and poker machine ...
Interview: Sezzle founder Charlie Youakim on moving to Wall St
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Charlie Youakim, co-founder and CEO of buy now pay later group Sezzle, about the company's growth since launching in 2016. ...
Afternoon Market Report | 17 May 2021
17 May 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...
PM resists border pressure, housing market cools, CBA hits record
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 17 May 2021 The federal government comes under pressure to open up international borders from across the economy, but the PM remains steadfast....
Interview: Gerwin Bell on the cost of US-China tensions
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Gerwin Bell, Lead Economist for Asia on the Global Macroeconomic Research team at PGIM Fixed Income (which has $US968-billion in...
The Week Ahead | 17 May 2021
16 May 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 Feature: Six tips for startup success
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to David Wareing, co-founder of startup GetReminded, about his six top tips for other startup founders - what to do to make sure your...
The Weekend Edition | 15 May 2021
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 15 May 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives ...
Afternoon Market Report | 14 May 2021
14 May 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...
Tech stocks tumble, Crown licence closer, new car refunds
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 14 May 2021 Tech stocks tumble as investors desert last year’s darlings, looking for better value elsewhere. Also today: Federal Opposit...
Interview: Ben Willee on tech giants & sports rights
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director at Spinach advertising agency, about the potential for tech giants like Amazon to e...
Afternoon Market Report | 13 May 2021
13 May 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 plunges, CBA's bumper profit, Budget gets tick of approval
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 13 May 2021 The federal budget gets a broad tick of approval, with business leaders exuberant about the tax cuts and spending. Al...
Interview: Scott Langdon on why there's no insolvency cliff
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Scott Langdon, Partner in Restructuring at KordaMentha, about why we won't see a flood of insolvencies now that JobKeeper has en...
Afternoon Market Report | 12 May 2021
12 May 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...
ScoMo’s pre-election budget, share markets tumble, rents set to surge
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 12 May 2021 The federal government outlines a big spending budget with an election in mind. Also today: Markets rise, markets fall. The ASX...
Interview: Stephen Koukoulas on what the Budget means for you
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to economist Stephen Koukoulas about the Federal Budget. Together they analyse the spending and the announcements, and what i...
Afternoon Market Report | 11 May 2021
11 May 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 hits record; new bids for Crown & Boral; business confidence soars
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 11 May 2021 Crown Resorts receives three bids as James Packer mulls the future of the gaming company. Also today: The local share market hits...
Interview: Laura Tingle on the politics of the Budget
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent for ABC's 7.30, about the politics surrounding the Budget - whether it will provide ...
Afternoon Market Report | 10 May 2021
10 May 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...
Budget bonanza, Macquarie bosses’ $46m payday, bombshell Crown bid
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 10 May 2021 The federal budget tomorrow night will focus on women, housing, retirement savings and aged care. Also today: Global share markets...
Interview: EY's Tim Dring on the performance of the banks
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Dring, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, about the performance of Australia's banks after the big four poste...
The Week Ahead | 10 May 2021
09 May 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 Feature: The inspiring story behind Aussie medtech company
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Rob Wong, CEO of ASX-listed medical technology company Control Bionics. It's a remarkable story - Control Bionics helps pati...
The Weekend Edition | 8 May 2021
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 8 May 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives h...
Afternoon Market Report | 7 May 2021
07 May 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 spat escalates, NAB’s bumper profit, new bid for Tabcorp
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 7 May 2021 China cuts economic dialogue ties with Australia as the spat between Canberra and Beijing escalates. Also today: NAB reports ...
Interview: Malcolm Flynn from Carsguide on new car delays while used cars boom
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Carsguide editor Malcolm Flynn about the worldwide shortage of microchips causing major headaches for car companies. They ...
Afternoon Market Report | 6 May 2021
06 May 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...
ANZ's $3b profit, Westpac insider trading claim, car sales surge
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 6 May 2021 ANZ announces a $3 billion profit, as its home loans business accelerates in part thanks to the Hoff. Also today: The corporate r...
Interview: The tech entrepreneur changing the way we find tradies
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Roby Sharon-Zipser, founder and CEO of hipages. The app and web platform is changing the way we engage tradespeople - and ...
Afternoon Market Report | 5 May 2021
05 May 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 upbeat on growth, Wall Street tumbles, Domino’s global quest
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 5 May 2021 The Reserve Bank upgrades its growth forecast but interest rates are on hold for the foreseeable future. Also today: The l...
Interview: Simon Kuestenmacher on tourism, property & why higher education can make a comeback
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Kuestenmacher, co-Founder and Director of The Demographics Group, about recent data showing just how hard the tourism sect...
Afternoon Market Report | 4 May 2021
04 May 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 bumper profit, job ads surge, house price rises slow
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Westpac announces a bumper half year profit, including bigger dividends, sending all the big banks’ share prices higher. ...
Interview: Jason Ireland on the new rules for cash flow
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Ireland, Partner at McGrath Nicol, about the new rules governing cashflow and working capital. The new requirements ...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 May 2021
03 May 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 spooks Wall St, tax office warning, house sales stay strong
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 3 May 2021 Warnings of inflationary pressures in the US economy spooks equity markets, as the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out around the world picks ...
Interview: Louise Davidson on super funds driving climate action
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Louise Davidson, CEO of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, about the stand her members are taking on climate ac...
The Week Ahead | 3 May 2021
02 May 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 Feature: Making tax time less taxing
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager of Tax Policy at CPA Australia, about calls for a standard deduction for personal tax returns.&nb...
The Weekend Edition | 1 May 2021
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 1 May 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives h...
Afternoon Market Report | 30 April 2021
30 Apr 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...
Budget to target employment, share market rallies, Biden’s 1st 100 days
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 30 April 2021 The federal government set to spend up big in the budget to boost skills training. Also today: Buying is cheaper than rent...
Interview: Mike Smith's remarkable escape from China
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Smith, China correspondent for the Australian Financial Review, about his new book The Last Correspondent. Mi...
Afternoon Market Report | 29 April 2021
29 Apr 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...
Low inflation to keep rates on hold, sparks ASX; US economy heats up
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 29 April 2021 Interest rates are on hold for a while yet and that’s good for the share market. That’s the message from the March ...
Interview: HSBC's Paul Bloxham on why now's the time for reform
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities at HSBC, about the need to use the pandemic as the...
Afternoon Market Report | 28 April 2021
28 Apr 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...
Fear & greed drive M&A, tech tumbles, India flights banned
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 28 April 2021 Three takeover bids in 24 hours reminds investors that there’ll be plenty of merger and acquisition activity in 20...
Interview: Paul Hinds on gathering, using & protecting our data
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Paul Hinds, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at IRI, the world's largest 'big data' company. They discuss how our person...
Afternoon Market Report | 27 April 2021
27 Apr 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...
Commodities soar, IOOF slammed for bad advice, India’s COVID crisis
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 27 April 2021 The federal government considers banning travellers from India, as other parts of the globe recommence tourism. Also today...
Interview: Stake founder Matt Leibowitz on investing in US shares
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Matthew Leibowitz, founder and CEO of Australian investment platform Stake. They discuss investing in US shares - how to d...
Afternoon Market Report | 26 April 2021
26 Apr 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...
$50m payday for AMP exec, COVID outbreak, mortgage delay anger
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 26 April 2021 AMP set to pay $50 million to outgoing exec Boe Pahari, the person at the centre of sexual misconduct allegations. Also today: T...
Interview: EY's Scott Mandell on money laundering
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With so much news recently about money laundering, Sean Aylmer finds out what it is, how it happens, and who's doing it. Sean is joined by Scott...
The Week Ahead | 26 April 2021
25 Apr 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 Feature: Menulog orders change to the gig economy
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Morten Belling, Managing Director of Menulog, about significant changes being trialled by the company. The trial, which will...
The Weekend Edition | 24 April 2021
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 24 April 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer give...
Afternoon Market Report | 23 April 2021
23 Apr 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...
Biden leads global climate summit & Australia is left behind
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 23 April 2021 The US announces ambitious new climate change targets, and others follow, leaving Australia looking very out of step. ...
Interview: Winemaker Dr Richard Hamilton on China exports
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Dr Richard Hamilton, owner of Leconfield Wines, about the huge impact China's tariffs have had on wine exports. They talk about ho...
Afternoon Market Report | 22 April 2021
22 Apr 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...
Financial advice under scrutiny, retail sales surge, China’s latest sledge
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 22 April 2021 Financial advice is in the spotlight as the government announces a new inquiry three years after the Hayne Royal Commission.&nb...
Interview: Deborah Coram on cleaning up corporate culture
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Deborah Coram, CEO of leading compliance platform Safetrac, about the sharp focus on workplace culture following high-profile exam...
Afternoon Market Report | 21 April 2021
21 Apr 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...
Iron ore booms, Afterpay weighs up Wall St, PM’s climate change plans
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 21 April 2021 Iron ore prices hit a new record setting up a financial boom for the big miners and the federal budget. Also today: The Reser...
Interview: Latika Bourke in London on the UK's reopening
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Latika Bourke, journalist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald based in London, after lockdowns were finally lifted. They...
Afternoon Market Report | 20 April 2021
20 Apr 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...
Bid for Packer’s stake in Crown, PM’s net-zero agenda, property crackdown
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 20 April 2021 An investment group makes a bid for James Packer’s 37 per cent of Crown Resorts, with the gaming group now firmly in play....