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Markets surge, tourism rescue package, Bitcoin’s surprise supporter
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 March 2021 The Federal Government readies a rescue package for the tourism industry, including cash hand-outs and low-rate loans. ...
Interview: Mercer's Kylie Willment on the shift to sustainability
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Kylie Willment, Chief Investment Officer Pacific at Mercer, about the decision to commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.&n...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 March 2021
08 Mar 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...
Boom & bust: Miners, banks & tech stocks on top after a wild year
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8 March 2021 Twelve months after the COVID-19 bear market, it’s the tech stocks, banks and miners that have performed best. A...
The Week Ahead | 8 March 2021
07 Mar 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: John Winter on JobKeeper & insolvencies
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to John Winter, CEO of the Australian Restructuring, Insolvency & Turnaround Association, about the impending end of JobKeeper ...
Sunday Feature: Could Aussie manufacturing rise again?
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Kim Clarke, General Manager of Enterprise at MYOB, about the plight of the Australian manufacturing sector. They discuss t...
The Weekend Edition | 6 March 2021
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 6 March 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 | 5 March 2021
05 Mar 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 puts Australia in the firing line; the fall & fall of Myer
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 March 2021 The Biden Administration has put Australia at the centre of its foreign strategy in Asia, which might not be so good for local exp...
Interview: Angus Grigg, host of podcast The Sure Thing
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Angus Grigg, Australian Financial Review journalist, about his new podcast The Sure Thing. The podcast tells the remarkable...
Afternoon Market Report | 4 March 2021
04 Mar 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...
Fastest growth in 60 years as Australia climbs out of recession
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 March 2021 The Australian economy grew at its fastest pace in at least 60 years during the second half of 2020, as the recovery from ...
Interview: Streem's Conal Hanna on who's dominating headlines
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 March 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Conal Hanna, Media Partnerships Lead at Streem, about the stories that have dominated recent media c...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 March 2021
03 Mar 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...
Rates stay low, bumper year for farmers, super passes $3-trillion
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 March 2021 The Reserve Bank says low interest rates are here to stay even if house prices keep rising. Also today: A record y...
Interview: Deliveroo Australia CEO Ed McManus
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 March 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Ed McManus, CEO of Deliveroo in Australia, about the impact of the pandemic on the delivery busines...
Afternoon Market Report | 2 March 2021
02 Mar 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 boom, shares rebound, billions to fix aged care shame
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 March 2021 House prices jump at their fastest rate in 17 years as owner-occupiers and investors borrow up big. Also today: Loca...
Interview: MLC's Jonathan Armitage on inflation risk
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 March 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at MLC, about the risk of inflation - why it should be factored...
Afternoon Market Report | 1 March 2021
01 Mar 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...
Dividends flow, Buffett’s predictions, super shake-up
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 March 2021 Profits and dividends – Australian companies are back in the black and paying out to shareholders. Also today: ...
The Week Ahead | 1 March 2021
28 Feb 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: EY's Tim Dring on the outlook for banks
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 March 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Dring, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, about the outlook for the banks in Australia.Fi...
Sunday Feature: A masterclass in digital marketing
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer is joined by Michael Laps, co-founder and Strategy Director of Yoghurt Digital, for a detailed look at digital marketing. What's the diffe...
The Weekend Edition | 27 Feb 2021
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 27 February 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 | 26 Feb 2021
26 Feb 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 takes on banks, Qantas’ $1bn loss, business investment picks up
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 February 2021 Australia’s buy now, pay later businesses announce big losses, and big plans to take on the four major banks. Also today...
Extended interview with Peter Freedman | 26 Feb 2021
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Freedman, founder of RODE Microphones. Peter tells the incredible story of his success, and why he's now giving back...
Afternoon Market Report | 25 Feb 2021
25 Feb 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...
Wages jump, Woolies beats Coles & Scentre takes on tenants
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 February 2021 Woolworths announces a bumper profit and starts pulling away from its main rival, Coles. Also today: Wages last quart...
Extended interview with Jason Strong | 25 Feb 2021
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Strong, Managing Director of Meat and Livestock Australia, about the the red meat industry - how much we consume domestica...
Afternoon Market Report | 24 Feb 2021
24 Feb 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 becomes biggest Australian as global commodities soar
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 February 2021 Commodity prices soar on the back of confidence in the global growth outlook, creating a new market leader for the ASX.&nbs...
Extended interview with Carlos Cacho | 24 Feb 2021
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, about the Government's decision to increase JobSeeker, unemployment, inflatio...
Afternoon Market Report | 23 Feb 2021
23 Feb 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 faces Royal Commission; bonds, oil, dollar surge on economic recovery
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crown resorts will face a Victorian Royal Commission as the gaming company’s fortunes for from bad to worse. Also today: Bond yields soar...
Extended interview with Chris Brycki | 23 Feb 2021
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment advisor Stockspot. Chris gives a crash course in ETFs - Exchange Traded...
Afternoon Market Report | 22 Feb 2021
22 Feb 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...
Regionals beat city house prices, vaccinations kick off, JobSeeker rise
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 February 2021 Regional Australia is set for a house price surge, as the cities struggle to keep pace. Also today: The coronavirus vaccine p...
The Week Ahead | 22 Feb 2021
21 Feb 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...
Extended interview with Duncan Hogg | 22 Feb 2021
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Duncan Hogg, M&A partner at EY, about EY's Capital Confidence Barometer. The report reveals the number of companies pursuing...
Sunday Feature: The top 10 mistakes of CEOs
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to CEO and CEO mentor Philip Levinson about the top ten mistakes made by chief executives, ranging from not trusting your gut to be...
The Weekend Edition | 20 Feb 2021
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 20 February 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 | 19 Feb 2021
19 Feb 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...
Jobs & banks are back, Twiggy’s $1.6b payday, Facebook fallout
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The economy is creating jobs, and the employment market is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. But can it last? Also today: Andrew Forrest’s $1...
Extended interview with Tim Burrowes | 19 Feb 2021
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Burrowes, Founder and Editor-At-Large of Mumbrella, about Facebook's ban on news content in Australia. He looks at why...
Afternoon Market Report | 18 Feb 2021
18 Feb 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...
Coles' COVID hangover; Google does deals & Facebook bans news
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 February 2021 Supermarket Coles makes a bumper profit but warns the lack of immigration and tourists will damage the economy for ye...
Extended interview with Peter White | 18 Feb 2021
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter White, CEO of Envirosuite, about the company's work around the world using technology to help major corporations, airports...
Afternoon Market Report | 17 Feb 2021
17 Feb 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 bumper profit, global markets surge, 2nd vaccine approved
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 February 2021 BHP, the big Australian, pays a record dividend as surging iron ore prices and sales underpin a bumper profit. Also today: ...
Extended interview with Tim Harcourt | 17 Feb 2021
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Harcourt, Professor of Practice in Economics at UNSW and host of The Airport Economist, about the coup in Myanmar, trade ten...
Afternoon Market Report | 16 Feb 2021
16 Feb 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...
Optimism drives equities, earnings, housing & commodities
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 February 2021 The global economic rebound has sent the ASX to a near-record and regional share markets to new highs as investors punt...
Extended interview with Dominic Woolrych | 16 Feb 2021
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Dominic Woolrych, co-founder and CEO at Lawpath, an Australian technology company making legal documents and advice affordable f...
Afternoon Market Report | 15 Feb 2021
15 Feb 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...
Vaccine rollout to begin, JobSeeker pressure, Trump acquitted
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 February 2021 The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 will be rolled out this week, triggering the biggest logistical exercise across the coun...
The Week Ahead | 15 Feb 2021
14 Feb 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...
Extended interview with Daniel Hynes | 15 Feb 2021
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Hynes, Senior Commodity Strategist at ANZ, about all the commodities that will be impacted by the increasing demand for e...
Sunday Feature Interview: The rise of impact investing
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Louise Lakomy, Director with Crystal Wealth Partners, about the shift towards responsible and impact investing.Find out mor...
The Weekend Edition | 13 Feb 2021
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 13 February 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 | 12 Feb 2021
12 Feb 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...
Telstra, AMP, AGL under pressure as earnings suffer
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 February 2021 Telstra delivers a decent profit and dividend but can it compete with the NBN? Also today: AMP’s sha...
Extended interview with Tony Nash | 12 Feb 2021
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Tony Nash, co-founder and CEO of Booktopia, about the huge growth of the company over the last 17 years, culminating in its publ...
Afternoon Market Report | 11 Feb 2021
11 Feb 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...
What the Commonwealth Bank's results tell us about our economy
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 February 2021 Australia’s largest company, the Commonwealth Bank, will pay a bigger than expected dividend to shareholders and...
Extended interview with Ben Willee | 11 Feb 2021
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director at Spinach advertising agency, about the current state of the advertising industr...
Afternoon Market Report | 10 Feb 2021
10 Feb 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...
Arrogant & intolerable: Crown & Packer slammed in casino report
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 February 2021 An inquiry recommends Crown Resorts not receive a casino license in NSW, describing major shareholder James Packer as...
Extended interview with Robert Francis | 10 Feb 2021
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Robert Francis, Australian Managing Director of online trading platform eToro, about the stocks and sectors to watch overseas, a...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 Feb 2021
09 Feb 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...
Super turmoil, oil & equities jump, earnings season ramps up
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 February The local super fund industry is set for a shake-up as the government closes off the early release scheme. Also today: Global mark...
Extended interview with Jeremy Fleming | 9 Feb 2021
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jeremy Fleming, Managing Director of Stagekings, about the incredible transformation and growth of his business during the pande...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 Feb 2021
08 Feb 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...
Booze leads retail surge, markets bounce, Google retreats
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australians spent $350 billion in the shops last year, and the biggest surge came in purchases of alcohol, while people held back on buying new clothe...
The Week Ahead | 8 Feb 2021
07 Feb 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...
Extended interview with Matthew Kidman | 8 Feb 2021
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, about what to expect during reporting season - a must-listen interview...
Sunday Feature Interview: Carmella Galasso
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Carmella Galasso, the head of ANZ’s Small Business Sector for NSW and ACT, about women in management. Carmella has b...
The Weekend Edition | 6 Feb 2021
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 6 February 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives hi...
Afternoon Market Report | 5 Feb 2021
05 Feb 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’s big day out: ScoMo talks to Google, Biden & buys 10m COVID jabs
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 February 2021 Scott Morrison was busy yesterday, buying 10 million COVID jabs, chatting to Joe Biden, and meeting Google’s global boss....
Extended interview with Sean Hunt | 5 Feb 2021
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Sean Hunt, Marriott International's Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, about the extraordinary number...
Afternoon Market Report | 4 Feb 2021
04 Feb 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...
Telstra sacks 1400, RBA calls for welfare boost, Jeff Bezos steps down
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 February 2021 Telstra will sack 1400 workers as corporate Australia gets back to more normal operations. Also today: Oil price...
Extended interview with Conal Hanna | 4 Feb 2021
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Conal Hanna, Media and Partnerships Lead at media monitoring company Streem. They discuss the media coverage of COVID-19, ...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 Feb 2021
03 Feb 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...
Interest rates on hold till 2024, Tabcorp’s mystery bid
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank says interest rates will stay low for the next three years even though the economy is recovering faster than expected. Also tod...
Extended interview with Michael Chetner | 3 Feb 2021
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Chetner, Head of Zoom for Australia and the Asia Pacific region, about the company's incredible growth in the last year....
Afternoon Market Report | 2 Feb 2021
02 Feb 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...
Extended interview with Steve Fanale | 2 Feb 2021
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Steve Fanale, founder and CEO of delivery startup DriveYello. The company has seen extraordinary growth of 500% during the...
Property market roars, PM outlines priorities, political donors revealed
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 February 2021 The Australian housing market is running hot, with prices up across the country and first home buyers flooding into the market...
Afternoon Market Report | 1 Feb 2021
01 Feb 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...
Feds to cut JobKeeper, big weekend for property, Wall Street woes
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 February 2021 The government says the era of big spending to combat COVID-19 is over, as a new case of the virus in Western Australia s...
The Week Ahead | 1 Feb 2021
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas look at the major events, reports and releases that provide insight i...
Extended interview with Dr Brendan Rynne | 1 Feb 2021
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Brendan Rynne, Chief Economist at KPMG, about the outlook for the year ahead.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See o...
Sunday Feature Interview: Mike Morrison
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Mike Morrison, former advertising executive and now author and mental wellbeing guide, about the importance of mental health for...
The Weekend Edition | 30 Jan 2021
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 30 January 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives hi...
Afternoon Market Report | 29 Jan 2021
29 Jan 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...
Market turmoil, ACCC takes on Google, the new norm for workers
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 29 January 2021 It isn’t quite carnage, but there’s plenty of nervousness in the stock market, both in Australia and overseas. ...