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The Weekend Edition | 26 June 2021
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 26 June 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 | 25 June 2021
25 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...
Staff shortage hits business, Crown money laundering claims, Wall St surges
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 25th June 2021 Staff shortages are hampering businesses and could trigger wage, and interest rate, rises sooner than expected. Also...
Interview: Chris Uhlmann on the resurrection of Barnaby Joyce
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to the Nine Network's Political Editor Chris Uhlmann about Barnaby Joyce's return as Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister.&nb...
Afternoon Market Report | 24 June 2021
24 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...
NSW COVID lockdown, CBA rate rise warning, record rural property sale
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 24th June 2021 A surge in community transmitted COVID cases causes NSW to go into lockdown, other states to close their borders and travel st...
Interview: Cartel case warning for Aussie businesses
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Dr Mel Marquis, Senior Lecturer at Monash Law School, about the family-owned business accused by the ACCC of operating as a cartel...
Afternoon Market Report | 23 June 2021
23 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...
Unions pick super fight with bosses, ASX surges, Deputy Barnaby causes angst
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Unions fight to force employers to foot the bill for higher superannuation payments that kick in next week. Also today: The ...
Interview: Airport Economist Tim Harcourt on free trade deals
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Professor Tim Harcourt - the Airport Economist - on Australia's Free Trade Agreement with the UK, the potential for one with Fra...
Afternoon Market Report | 22 June 2021
22 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...
ASX tumbles, Barnaby Joyce returns, CBA’s $1-billion sale
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Barnaby Joyce is back as National Party leader and Deputy PM in a move that will have big implications for Government policy ma...
Interview: The new angel investor fund looking for startups
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to experienced startup investor Rachael Neumann about the launch of a new early stage venture firm called Flying Fox.Find out more:...
Afternoon Market Report | 21 June 2021
21 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...
CBA tightens home loans, gold & Aussie dollar fall, Woolworths demerger
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 21st June 2021 Regulators warn they’re worried about riskier lending as the Commonwealth Bank tightens its mortgage standards. Also...
Interview: Your guide to the best & worst-performing ETFs
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Chris Brycki, CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, about the best and worst performing Exchange Traded Funds. They ...
The Week Ahead | 21 June 2021
20 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: LinkedIn influencer Anthony James
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Anthony James, who has more than two and a half million followers on LinkedIn. His company, InfluencerActive, is changing th...
The Weekend Edition | 19 June 2021
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 19 June 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 | 18 June 2021
18 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...
Jobless rate plummets, new rules for super, NSW COVID cluster grows
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 18th June 2021 The Australian unemployment rate falls to pre-pandemic levels, but no sign yet from the Reserve Bank that it wants to move on in...
Interview: The rise & rise of Amazon, with Stephen Fenech
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Fenech, one of Australia’s top technology journalists, and the editor and publisher of techguide.com.au, about how...
Afternoon Market Report | 17 June 2021
17 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...
ASX record to boost super returns, minimum wage rises, NSW COVID alert
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 17th June 2021 Superannuation funds are set for big annual returns as the share market hits another record high. Also today: Around 2....
Interview: What directors & execs need to know about cyber risk
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Courtney Brown, founder of Millennial Group and an expert on governance and cyber risk, about what boards and executives need to...
Afternoon Market Report | 16 June 2021
16 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...
UK free trade deal signed, ASX records tumble, house prices surge
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 16th June 2021 Australia and Britain sign a free trade deal which will open up the world’s fifth largest economy to Australian farmers...
Interview: Rural Bank CEO Alexandra Gartmann on lending in the agricultural sector
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Alexandra Gartmann, CEO of Rural Bank, about lending in the agricultural sector, how farms fared during the pandemic, and the fu...
Afternoon Market Report | 15 June 2021
15 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...
Australia’s G7 success, Fortescue’s Congo venture, $1.4m coin auction
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 15th June 2021 The Group of Seven meeting supports Australia’s fight against China, and a free trade deal with Britain is expected...
Interview: Daniel Petre AO on the need to overhaul philanthropy
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Petre AO, philanthropist and founder of Airtree Ventures, about why Australians aren't very good at philanthropy - and wh...
G7 hits back at China, gold stocks push ASX to new record
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 14th June 2021 The Group of Seven met over the weekend and the big economies said they’ll keep spending to maintain economic momentum ar...
Interview: Young Rich Lister Fred Schebesta on founding Finder
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to entrepreneur and Young Rich Lister Fred Schebesta about taking Finder.com.au from an Australian comparison website to a global s...
The Week Ahead | 14 June 2021
13 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: Tax tips & traps for SMEs and investors
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager of Tax Policy at CPA Australia, about the things business owners and investors need to be doing b...
The Weekend Edition | 12 June 2021
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 12 June 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 | 11 June 2021
11 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...
Aussie tech companies lure $10b in 10 days, ASX hits new record
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 11th June 2021 Overseas raiders offer $10 billion for Australian tech companies in ten days. Also today: Australia’s new defence m...
Interview: Peter Deans on the cost of culture risk
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Deans, founder of risk consultancy 52 Risks and former chief risk officer at Bank of Queensland. They talk about cul...
Afternoon Market Report | 10 June 2021
10 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...
Consumer sentiment tumbles, COVID spreads to QLD, push for sugar tax
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 10th June 2021 Consumer sentiment tumbles as lockdowns hit confidence, in the first piece of bad economic news in months. Also today: Queens...
Interview: Mike Wilson OAM, Chief Executive of JDRF Australia
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thompson talks to JDRF Australia Chief Executive Mike Wilson OAM about Type 1 Diabetes - a lifelong disease mostly diagnosed in children. They...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 June 2021
09 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...
PM ups the fight with China; business conditions surge; crypto tumbles
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 9th June 2021 The Prime Minister to call for an overhaul of global trade rules as he ups the fight with China. Also today: Business ...
Interview: Jarden's Carlos Cacho on labour shortages
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, about labour shortages and the impact on the economy.Find out more: https://f...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 June 2021
08 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...
Money laundering warning for NAB & casinos; job ads surge
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 8th June 2021 Four listed companies including National Australia Bank and the big casinos warned about anti-money laundering in their business...
Interview: ANZ's Daniel Hynes on the commodities boom
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Daniel Hynes, Senior Commodities Strategist at ANZ, about the rise in prices for oil, coal, iron ore, copper and gold - why it's...
Afternoon Market Report | 7 June 2021
07 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...
How high can the ASX go, global tax crackdown, PM & Albo tied in polls
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 7th June 2021 The local sharemarket hits a record high, but how high can it go? Also today: The world’s leading economies clamp down on ...
Interview: Stephen Arnold's international stock picks
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Arnold, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Aoris Investment Management, about the Aoris International Fund. They pr...
The Week Ahead | 7 June 2021
06 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: AFL legend Paul Roos on the culture of winning teams
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Paul Roos, AFL legend and co-founder of Performance By Design, about how to build a winning team culture and how the discipline an...
The Weekend Edition | 5 June 2021
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 5 June 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 | 4 June 2021
04 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...
Lockdown rescue package, ASX hits record, Qantas’ problem with snakes
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 4th June 2021 The federal government launches a rescue package for Victorian workers but takes a swipe at lockdown happy Premiers. Also t...
Interview: Airtasker founder and CEO Tim Fung
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Fung, the co-founder and CEO of gig economy platform Airtasker. Airtasker listed on the ASX in one of the most exciting IPOs...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 June 2021
03 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...
Economy now bigger than pre-pandemic, Melbourne lockdown extended
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 3rd June 2021 Australia’s economic growth rate beats forecasts, and is now bigger than before the pandemic. Also today: Melbourne&rsqu...
Interview: EY's Jo Masters on GDP growth & the economic outlook
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jo Masters, Chief Economist at EY, about yesterday's GDP data - what it means for business investment, trade, household savings ...
Afternoon Market Report | 2 June 2021
02 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...
House prices surge as rates stay low, super boost to cut wages
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 2nd June 2021 House prices surge as the Reserve Bank indicates it has no plans to lift interest rates anytime soon. Also today: Autho...
Interview: Dr Benjamin Coorey, founder & CEO of Archistar
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Benjamin Coorey, the founder and CEO of Archistar, a tech startup that's combining architecture and technology to revolutioni...
Afternoon Market Report | 1 June 2021
01 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...
OECD vax warning, ASX hits record, travel bubble extension
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 1st June 2021 The OECD warns that Australia’s economic growth success is under threat by the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. Also...
Interview: Lumi founder Yanir Yakutiel on lending to SMEs
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Yanir Yakutiel, the founder and CEO of alternative lender Lumi. They discuss Lumi's business model, but also what Yanir is...
Afternoon Market Report | 31 May 2021
31 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 bid for Tabcorp, crypto-crash
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 31 May 2021 The local share market has hit a record closing high with forecasts for more rises led by the big banks. Also today: The number of...
Interview: Dr Joe Fernandes on investing in the health sector
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Joe Fernandes, Chief Investment Officer at Australian Unity Wealth, about investing in the health sector - what's driving gro...
The Week Ahead | 31 May 2021
30 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: Culture, performance & why business is like sport
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Gerard Murphy, Founder of Performance By Design, about why a business coach is so important to turning a company's culture around....
The Weekend Edition | 29 May 2021
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 29 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 | 28 May 2021
28 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...
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...