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RBA backs recovery, vaccination targets explained, Crown's nervous wait

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 4th August 2021  The Reserve Bank ups its economic growth forecasts, confident that the market will rebound once lockdowns end. Also to...

Interview: RBA, Afterpay & vaccines - an economist's take on the week so far

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to David Bassanese, Chief Economist at BetaShares about the Reserve Bank board meeting yesterday, and what it says about the state ...

Afternoon Market Report | 3 August 2021

03 Aug 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...

Afterpay's $39b megadeal, Santos & Oil Search merger, house prices 17 year high

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 3rd August 2021  US payments system group Square is set to buy Afterpay for $39 billion in the biggest ever deal on the ASX.  Also t...

Interview: Woolworths' payments boss on taking on the big four banks

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Paul Monnington, Managing Director of WPay - the payments division of Woolworths - about being the fifth largest processor of pa...

Afternoon Market Report | 2 August 2021

02 Aug 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...

Earnings season dilemma, Seven’s golden Olympics, tech stocks tumble

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 2nd August 2021  Earnings season kicks off this week with the resources, financial services and media companies tipped to star.  Also...

Interview: The $500m company hunting the holy grail of batteries

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Lee Finniear, CEO of Li-S Energy - a company working on the holy grail of battery technology.  Li-S Energy is due to lis...

The Week Ahead | 2 August 2021

01 Aug 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...

Interview: What happens to SMEs when lockdowns lift?

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang talks to Andrew Hunter, Chief Executive of CPA Australia, about the need to support businesses as they emerge from COVID-19 lockdowns.Find o...

The Weekend Edition | 31 July 2021

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 31 July 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 | 30 July 2021

30 Jul 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...

300,000 jobs at risk as Sydney calls in army; Macquarie's monster war chest

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hundreds of thousands of job losses are forecast as NSW calls in the army to help enforce the Sydney lockdown.  Also today: Macquarie Bank says ...

Interview: The digital revolution in out of home advertising

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Walker, founder and CEO of Shopper.  The company has had extraordinary growth in recent years, fuelled by the data and ...

Afternoon Market Report | 29 July 2021

29 Jul 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 rears its head, COVID support boost, Rio’s bumper dividend

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 29th July 2021  Inflation rears its ugly head as petrol and childcare costs trigger a surge in prices. But interest rates still won&rsqu...

Interview: Why momentum is building behind electric vehicles

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Alastair Doak, Marketing Director for Mazda Australia, about the global shift towards electric vehicles. Mazda is a supporter of...

Afternoon Market Report | 28 July 2021

28 Jul 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 record, longer lockdown for NSW, CBA whacks Apple

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 28th July 2021  The ASX hits a new record as investors look beyond the COVID crisis, confident in the global economic recovery. Also to...

Interview: Green investing explained

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Bill Bovingdon, Chief Investment Officer at Altius Asset Management (part of Australian Unity), about the Green Bond Fund and ho...

Afternoon Market Report | 27 July 2021

27 Jul 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...

Home prices to jump, Sydney lockdown to tighten, BHP’s big play

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 27th July 2021  NAB forecasts a massive surge in house prices for the rest of this year as Labor drops its opposition to negative gearing...

Interview: The changing face of the legal profession

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Sonja Stewart, CEO of the Law Society of NSW. Women now make up the majority of lawyers in every Australian state and territory....

Afternoon Market Report | 26 July 2021

26 Jul 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...

Crown’s 18mth deadline, Wall Street boom, D-day for lockdowns

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 26th July 2021  NSW is heading for an extended stay in lockdown, but South Australia and perhaps Victoria to loosen restrictions tomorrow....

Interview: Investing in volatile global share markets

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Cindy Leung, Senior Wholesale Relationship Manager at CMC Markets, about investing in stocks on US, European and Asian markets.F...

The Week Ahead | 26 July 2021

25 Jul 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...

Interview: What Australia looks like in 2060

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to David Robertson, Head of Economic and Markets Research at Bendigo Bank, about the Federal Government's recent Intergenerational ...

The Weekend Edition | 24 July 2021

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 24 July 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 | 23 July 2021

23 Jul 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’s Tesla deal as batteries boom, ASX hits record, PM’s vaccine apology

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 23rd July 2021  BHP signs a deal with Tesla as investors plough into local miners who dig up metals used in batteries and electric vehicle...

Interview: From $50 to $50-million in eight years

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang speaks to Sabri Suby, founder of digital marketing agency King Kong, a company now valued at more than $50-million. Many Australian business...

Afternoon Market Report | 22 July 2021

22 Jul 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 rejects JobKeeper 3.0 as economy tipped to contract, oil takeover talks

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 22nd July 2021  The Prime Minister baulks at reintroducing big handouts in the face of the latest COVID wave, as analysts forecast an ec...

Interview: "No one normal is calling it Freedom Day. I'm not."

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Latika Bourke, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald journalist in London, about the lifting of COVID restrictions in...

Afternoon Market Report | 21 July 2021

21 Jul 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...

13m in lockdown, BHP mulls $US15b oil sale, Crown could lose licence

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 21st July 2021  Thirteen million Australians are in lockdown this morning as Victoria extends, and South Australia shuts down, for seve...

Interview: How technology is changing the insurance industry

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Rita Yates, co-founder and CEO of InsureTech Australia, about the way technology is changing the insurance industry.Find out mor...

Afternoon Market Report | 20 July 2021

20 Jul 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 rattled as COVID crisis worsens, crypto called ‘mass delusion’

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 20th July 2021  Global share markets, including the ASX, fall sharply as the rise in COVID cases rattles investors. Meanwhile the number ...

Interview: Openpay CEO Michael Eidel on the BNPL boom

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Eidel, CEO of buy now pay later provider Openpay, about the boom in the sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.a...

Afternoon Market Report | 19 July 2021

19 Jul 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...

CEOs offer vaccine help, Coalition support tumbles, F45 gym owners get rich

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 19th July 2021  Economic growth forecasts cut by up to one per cent as business leaders offer to help with the vaccine distribution to try...

Interview: What the takeover frenzy means for investors

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Roger Montgomery, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Montgomery Investment Management, about the recent rush of takeover a...

The Week Ahead | 19 July 2021

18 Jul 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: Inside the growing Australian hemp industry

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang speaks to Oliver Horn, CEO of Elixinol Wellness, about the growth of the hemp industry in Australia.  Elixinol Wellness produces both m...

The Weekend Edition | 17 July 2021

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 17 July 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 | 16 July 2021

16 Jul 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 hits 10 year low; Vic, NSW in lockdown; $3.5b cybercrime bill

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 16th July 2021  The unemployment rate in Australia hits a ten-year low, but the lockdowns in the country’s two most populous states ...

Interview: Private jets and the COVID boom

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Luke Hampshire, CEO of Airly - a company making private jet travel a little more affordable and a lot more accessible.Find out m...

Afternoon Market Report | 15 July 2021

15 Jul 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...

Apple takes on Afterpay, COVID crisis spreads, $4.4b infrastructure bid

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 15th July 2021  Share market darlings Afterpay and Zip Co tumble as competition in the payments space heats up - and consumers should be...

Interview: Why professional advisors are a good business investment

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Meagan Wood, Head of Advisor Strategy at Intuit, about research showing the value of SMEs getting professional financial advice....

Afternoon Market Report | 14 July 2021

14 Jul 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...

$5b lockdown support, business confidence slips, bank dividend warning

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 14th July 2021  The federal and NSW governments outline big spending packages to help business and residents, as the COVID-19 outbreak ...

Interview: NAB's Alan Oster on the hit to business confidence

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster about National Australia Bank's Monthly Business Survey for June.  They talk about the...

Afternoon Market Report | 13 July 2021

13 Jul 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 deal frenzy, NSW COVID crisis, CEO bonuses hit

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 13th July 2021  The number of deals across the ASX surges with two more yesterday. But are they good value for shareholders? Also today: ...

Interview: The $560-million Aussie success story

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Richard Favero, founder of Soprano Design - an Australian communications tech company that recently sold for $560-million. It...

Afternoon Market Report | 12 July 2021

12 Jul 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 at COVID tipping point, Wall St record high, ATO after Uber drivers

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 12th July 2021  The economic and financial impact of the surge of COVID cases in NSW hits the share market, as Sydney faces a prolonged lo...

Interview: Peter Switzer on making money in shares

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Switzer, founder and director of the Switzer Financial Group, about wealth creation strategies using the share market.&nbs...

The Week Ahead | 12 July 2021

11 Jul 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 shopping app with a casual 60-million users

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Radinck van Vollenhoven, Australia / New Zealand Managing Director of Stocard. Stocard is a shopping app with 60-million users w...

The Weekend Edition | 10 July 2021

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 10 July 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 | 9 July 2021

09 Jul 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...

Markets waver as COVID surges, shock Crown letter, golf is cool again!

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 9th July 2021  Financial markets start to waver as the number of new COVID cases in NSW surge. Also today: Crown chair Helen Coonan under...

Interview: ASX-listed bookmaker chasing US betting boom

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Sullivan, founder and Executive Chairman of corporate bookmaker BlueBet, about listing on the ASX.  They discuss Bl...

Afternoon Market Report | 8 July 2021

08 Jul 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...

Sydney’s costly lockdown; global stocks jump; corporate takeover frenzy

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 8th July 2021  Sydney’s lockdown is extended by a week as big business mobilises to speed up the roll-out of vaccines.  Also ...

Interview: The future of asset management

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Rita Da Silva, Oceania Wealth and Asset Management Leader at EY, about asset management - the outlook for the sector, how to cho...

Afternoon Market Report | 7 July 2021

07 Jul 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...

Sydney lockdown extended, RBA tightens policy, Crown could lose licence

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 7th July 2021  The Reserve Bank says it will slowly tighten monetary policy, but rates are still on hold for the foreseeable future.&nb...

Interview: Shane Oliver on the RBA, interest rates, house prices & lockdowns

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang speaks to Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP Capital, about the Reserve Bank board meeting yesterday.  They look at what it means ...

Afternoon Market Report | 6 July 2021

06 Jul 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...

Mega bid for Sydney Airport, Tabcorp to split, oil prices surge

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 6th July 2021  Sydney Airport receives a $22 billion unsolicited bid on a big day for corporate activity in the share market.  Also ...

Interview: Tim Burrowes on the media's disruptive decade

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Burrowes, founder of Mumbrella, about his new book Media Unmade: Australian Media's Most Disruptive Decade.Find out more: ht...

Afternoon Market Report | 5 July 2021

05 Jul 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...

Markets wary as global COVID cases surge, mass cyber attack

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 5th July 2021  The number of COVID cases around the world surge, as NSW grapples to contain its current outbreak.  Also today: Wall ...

Interview: What venture capital investors are looking for

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Petre AO, co-founder of venture capital firm AirTree Ventures, about the state of the start-up scene in Australia.  ...

The Week Ahead | 5 July 2021

04 Jul 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: Advertising, media, Olympics & more

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang speaks to Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about what's happening in the world of advertising a...

The Weekend Edition | 3 July 2021

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 3 July 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 | 2 July 2021

02 Jul 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...

House prices record year, China’s warning to the west, super funds ranked

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 2nd July 2021  House prices defy sceptics and record their best annual rise in 17 years. But is it all about to come crashing down? Also t...

Interview: Streem CEO Elgar Welch on media monitoring

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Elgar Welch, CEO and co-founder of media monitoring company Streem.  They discuss how businesses are using media, and why t...

Afternoon Market Report | 1 July 2021

01 Jul 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 best return in 30 years, vaccine hostilities, Crown gambler's 4-day session

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 1st July 2021  The share market finished the financial year up 24 per cent – the best performance in more than three decades. Also...

Interview: The good, the bad & the ugly of equities

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, about the last financial year on the share market.  Which stocks ...

Afternoon Market Report | 30 June 2021

30 Jun 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...

12m in lockdown; dividend bonanza from banks; gold in the doldrums

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 30th June 2021  Twelve million Australians are now in lockdown as confusion reigns over the roll-out of the AstraZeneca vaccine.  ...

Interview: CBA Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick on interest rate rises

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick about CBA's expectation that interest rates will rise in November next year....

Afternoon Market Report | 29 June 2021

29 Jun 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...

AstraZeneca cleared for all adult Australians as COVID crisis worsens

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 29th June 2021  AstraZeneca to become available to all adult Australians as the spread of COVID-19 cases across the country picks up pace...

Interview: Jake Klein, Executive Chairman of gold miner Evolution Mining

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jake Klein, Executive Chairman of Australian gold mining company Evolution Mining.  They discuss the cost of mining gold, t...

Afternoon Market Report | 28 June 2021

28 Jun 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...

COVID surge & lockdowns to hit economic growth & share market

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 28th June 2021  The share market is set to fall, and economic growth will be hit, as the numbers of COVID cases across the country surge. ...

Interview: Dr Christian Baylis on fixed income investments

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Christian Baylis, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Fortlake Asset Management, about fixed income investments.  Th...

The Week Ahead | 28 June 2021

27 Jun 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: What every business needs to know about modern slavery

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lang speaks to Deborah Coram, CEO of compliance platform Safetrac, about modern slavery - what it looks like, how to detect it in supply chains, ...