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Extended interview with Adam Schwab | 29 Jan 2021
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Adam Schwab, co-founder of travel company Luxury Escapes, about how the tourism industry is faring almost a year after the pande...
Afternoon Market Report | 28 Jan 2021
28 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...
Inflation’s comeback? Rents fall. Miners take a tumble
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 28 January 2021 Is the outlook for inflation as benign as authorities claim, or is the scourge of the 20th Century making a comeback? A...
Extended interview with Jason Murphy | 28 Jan 2021
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Murphy, economist and author of Incentivology, about the remarkable rise of Bitcoin.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.co...
Afternoon Market Report | 27 Jan 2021
27 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...
Flying start to the year as ASX, dollar & iron ore soar
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 27 January 2021 The ASX, the Aussie dollar and iron ore prices rise as the local economy emerges from the COVID-19 crisis. Also toda...
Extended interview with Duncan Hogg | 27 Jan 2021
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Duncan Hogg, M&A partner at EY, about their global IPO report on the number of companies going public. They also look at the...
The decade ahead: The forces shaping our country & economy
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 25 January 2021 In the final episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Dem...
Innovation after COVID: “The rules are being rewritten as we speak”
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 21 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Adam Lang speaks to Professor Colin McLeod, Executive Director of the Melb...
Death threats & royal commissions: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 18 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, S...
Electric cars, self-driving vehicles & the future of motoring
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 14 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Trent Nikolic, Managing Editor at CarAdvice.com.&nbs...
A modern-day Cold War: Why cybersecurity matters in 2021
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 11 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Craig Searle, Director of Cyber Security Consulting fo...
How to invest in shares during a pandemic
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 7 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Matthew Kidman, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Ce...
Facebook, Google, podcasts & papers: Media in 2021
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 4 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Burrowes, founder and editor-at-large of Mumbrella....
How an economist describes a year like no other
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 31 December 2020 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist for AMP Capital ab...
After four unforgettable years, what's next for the USA?
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 28 December 2020 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Jacob Greber, US Correspondent for the Australian Fin...
The China challenge: When your major trading partner’s a global bully
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 24 December 2020 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Chris Uhlmann, Political Editor for the Nine Networ...
Fear and Greed's Year in Review
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 21 December, 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Year in Review, where Sean Aylmer takes a look back at the big business news stories of 2020 - what ...
Sunday Feature Interview: Huon Hoogesteger
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Huon Hoogesteger, founder and Managing Director of Smart Commercial Solar, about the shift by companies towards using solar powe...
The Weekend Edition | 19 Dec 2020
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 19 December 2020 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 | 18 Dec 2020
18 Dec 2020
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 surge & economy rebounds to send 2020 out with a bang
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 18 December 2020 The Australian economy ends the year in surprisingly good health, with job levels surging. Also today: NSW recor...
Extended interview with Rob Marsala | 18 Dec 2020
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Hollywood talent manager Rob Marsala about the state of the film and television industry, both in the US and in Australia. ...
Afternoon Market Report | 17 Dec 2020
17 Dec 2020
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...
Older & smaller: Why the pandemic's population hit will hurt for years
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 17 December 2020 The Australian population is shrinking and getting older, creating significant challenges for government spending and busine...
Extended interview with Damien Cooley | 17 Dec 2020
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Damien Cooley, Managing Director of Cooley Auctions and one of Australia's leading auctioneers, about the incredibly resilient h...
Afternoon Market Report | 16 Dec 2020
16 Dec 2020
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...
Win for bank shareholders, strong Christmas hopes for retailers
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 16 December 2020 A big win for bank shareholders, after the regulator drops rules preventing the lenders from paying much higher dividends. ...
Extended interview with Dr Rob Newman | 16 Dec 2020
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Rob Newman, CEO and Managing Director of aerial imaging company Nearmap. Nearmap is a technology startup that is now li...
Afternoon Market Report | 15 Dec 2020
15 Dec 2020
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 blacklists Aussie coal, sparking fears for iron ore
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 15 December 2020 Australia’s $85-billion iron ore export sector gets caught up in the Canberra-Beijing trade stoush, as coal is banned f...
Extended interview with Adele Ferguson | 15 Dec 2020
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist with The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review, about the ...
Afternoon Market Report | 14 Dec 2020
14 Dec 2020
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 under climate pressure as world leaves us behind
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 14 December 2020 China and Europe pledge greater commitments to address climate change, as Australia gets left behind and business has to rethi...
The Week Ahead | 14 Dec 2020
13 Dec 2020
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 Paul Bloxham | 14 Dec 2020
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham review 2020 - the expectations at the start of the year, the dire forecast halfway through, and the ...
Sunday Feature Interview: Alan Greenstein
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of Australian alternative lending platform Zagga. Alan explains how alternative lendin...
The Weekend Edition | 12 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 12 December 2020 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 | 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020
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...
Facebook, Google & co under siege in global crackdown on big tech
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 11 December 2020 Regulators around the globe attempt to crackdown on the market power of big technology companies like Facebook and Google. Als...
Extended interview with Stuart Gregor | 11 Dec 2020
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, after the distillery was named International Gin Producer of the Year at the Inte...
Afternoon Market Report | 10 Dec 2020
10 Dec 2020
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...
Battle lines over workers; consumer confidence at 10-year high
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 10 December 2020 Battle lines are drawn as the federal government introduces major changes to industrial relations in Australia. Also today: ...
Extended interview with Bernard Wilson | 10 Dec 2020
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Bernard Wilson, CEO of Cashrewards, about the company's successful listing on the ASX and the Cashrewards online shopping intent...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 Dec 2020
09 Dec 2020
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...
$8-billion in takeover deals, V-day in Britain, business confidence soars
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 9 December 2020 Two massive takeover bids lob for listed companies, as corporate Australia looks towards growth in 2021. Also coming up in t...
Extended interview with James Wagg | 9 Dec 2020
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to James Wagg, Executive Director at KordaMentha, about the findings from a survey of the turnaround community about their expectat...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 Dec 2020
08 Dec 2020
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 fintech future, NSW & Vic lose AAA rating
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 8 December 2020 The Prime Minister wants more fintechs to shift to Australia as the Reserve Bank indicates a light regulatory touch for parts ...
Extended interview with John Banfield | 8 Dec 2020
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to John Banfield, CEO of BPAY, about innovation in financial technology and how the company continues to evolve.Find out more: http...
Afternoon Market Report | 7 Dec 2020
07 Dec 2020
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 loan overhaul & prices surge, changes for casual workers
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The competition watchdog wants to make it easier for people to switch home loans, thereby boosting competition. Also today: COVID-19 cases in the Uni...
The Week Ahead | 7 Dec 2020
06 Dec 2020
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 Jo Masters | 7 Dec 2020
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about Australia's economic growth, the headwinds we need to be wary of, and how the other major gl...
Sunday Feature Interview: Dr Glen Farrow
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday 6 December 2020 In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Glen Farrow, a trained general surgeon and specialist medical offi...
The Weekend Edition | 5 Dec 2020
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 5 December 2020 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 | 4 Dec 2020
04 Dec 2020
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 time: iron ore, Aussie dollar, new cars, even flights surge
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Iron ore prices have hit a seven-year high and the Aussie dollar has surged, sending miners share price to multi-year records. Also today: Macquarie ...
Extended interview with Beverley McGarvey | 4 Dec 2020
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Beverley McGarvey, Chief Content Officer & Executive Vice President of ViacomCBS Australia and New Zealand (Network Ten) abo...
Afternoon Market Report | 3 Dec 2020
03 Dec 2020
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 out of recession but not quite out of the woods
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 3 December 2020 Australia emerges from recession with the strongest pace of growth in 45 years. Also today: Britain green lights the P...
Extended interview with Mary Aldred | 3 Dec 2020
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Mary Aldred, Chief Executive of the Franchise Council of Australia, for a 101 on franchising. They cover the benefits and ...
Afternoon Market Report | 2 Dec 2020
02 Dec 2020
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...
No one told the housing market there’s been a pandemic
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 2 December 2020 The housing market in Australia is heading back towards pre-COVID levels, with prices rising across the country. Also ...
Extended interview with Jason Ireland | 2 Dec 2020
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Ireland, Partner at McGrathNicol Advisory, about working capital - why it's important, and what can be done to improve cas...
Afternoon Market Report | 1 Dec 2020
01 Dec 2020
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...
A November to remember: record month for global markets
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 1 December 2020 A record month for equity markets and oil, the Aussie dollar pushes beyond 74 US cents and gold prices fall. A new order for f...
Extended interview with Cameron McIntyre | 1 Dec 2020
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Cameron McIntyre, CEO of carsales.com Limited. They discuss the company's growth overseas, the role of data, and the impac...
Afternoon Market Report | 30 Nov 2020
30 Nov 2020
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 to call in trade umpire claiming China's sour grapes
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 30 November 2020 Canberra will take China to the World Trade Organisation, after Beijing bans Australian wine imports Also today: Britain says...
The Week Ahead | 30 Nov 2020
29 Nov 2020
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 Cherelle Murphy | 30 Nov 2020
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to ANZ Senior Economist Cherelle Murphy about the 'stateometer', comparing the economic performance and outlook of each state and t...
Sunday Feature Interview: Katy Stevens
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday 29 November 2020 In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Katy Stevens, Vice President, Asia Pacific at the employee experienc...
The Weekend Edition | 28 Nov 2020
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 28 November 2020 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 | 27 Nov 2020
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
The race to get home for Christmas, Telstra fined, dairy wars
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 27 November 2020 Federal and state governments race to get Australians home for Christmas, with more than 30,000 still waiting. Also toda...
Extended interview with Siobhan McKenna | 27 Nov 2020
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Siobhan McKenna, Australian business figure and now author of Man in Armour. Siobhan is one of the most well-regarded...
Afternoon Market Report | 26 Nov 2020
26 Nov 2020
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, dollar & commodities surge but investors beware
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 26 November 2020 The Australian economy gets a tick of approval from Moody’s ratings agency, as the dollar, commodity prices and share ...
Extended interview with Jonathan Armitage | 26 Nov 2020
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at MLC Asset Management, about what a Biden Presidency means for global markets and ...
Afternoon Market Report | 25 Nov 2020
25 Nov 2020
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...
Good news Wednesday: markets up, mortgages down, borders reopen
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 25 November 2020 Gold is out. Travel and oil stocks are back in. The local share market shifts as science begins winning the fight against C...
Extended interview with Michael Sentonas | 25 Nov 2020
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Sentonas, Chief Technology Officer at Crowdstrike, about the prevalence of ransomware. Crowdstrike has just releas...
Afternoon Market Report | 24 Nov 2020
24 Nov 2020
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...
Gamechanger for climate change, AstraZeneca breakthrough
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 24 November 2020 The financial services sector unites to target zero net carbon emissions by 2050. Also today: AstraZeneca’s COVI...
Extended interview with Megan Motto | 24 Nov 2020
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Megan Motto, Chief Executive of the Governance Institute of Australia, about the release of their Ethics Index 2020.Find out mor...
Afternoon Market Report | 23 Nov 2020
23 Nov 2020
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 up 10% this month; major super shakeup on the way
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 November 2020 A review of retirement incomes in Australia is set to trigger a shake up in the superannuation system. Also today: Bord...
The Week Ahead | 23 Nov 2020
22 Nov 2020
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 Diana Mousina | 23 Nov 2020
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer is joined by Diana Mousina, Senior Economist at AMP Capital, to discuss the latest labour force figures. They also look at wages gro...
Sunday Feature Interview: David Brown
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday 22 November 2020 In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with David Brown, host of the hit US podcast series Business Wars. They...
The Weekend Edition | 21 Nov 2020
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 21 November 2020 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 | 20 Nov 2020
20 Nov 2020
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 surge, PM goes green, new plans for super
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 20 November 2020 Almost 180,000 Australians found a job last month, in some of the most promising economic news this year. Also today: A very ...
Extended interview with Andrew Taylor | 20 Nov 20
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Andrew Taylor, Managing Director of the Brookvale Bike Factory, about the extraordinary boom in bicycle sales and use during the...
Afternoon Market Report | 19 Nov 2020
19 Nov 2020
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 down in Sydney, lockdown in SA, wages stall
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 19 November 2020 Crown Resorts will have to delay the opening of its Sydney casino at best, and at worst, might be denied a licence. Also tod...
Extended interview with Stephen Ferguson | 19 Nov 2020
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Ferguson, CEO of the Australian Hotels Association, about the current state of the industry.Find out more: https://feara...
Afternoon Market Report | 18 Nov 2020
18 Nov 2020
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...
New blueprint to abolish stamp duty; Tesla hits S&P500
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 18 November 2020 Stamp duty could be abolished under plans outlined by NSW, providing a blueprint for the rest of the country to get rid of ...