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Extended interview with Catherine Anderson | 18 Nov 2020

17 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Catherine Anderson, Chief Customer Officer at Powershop Australia.  They discuss sustainability and renewable sources in th...

Afternoon Market Report | 17 Nov 2020

17 Nov 2020

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...

RBA: Business needs to have a go; second vaccine breakthrough

16 Nov 2020

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Tuesday 17 November 2020 Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe calls on business to invest and take advantage of low interest rates.  Also today: Mo...

Extended interview with Andrew Mills | 17 Nov 2020

16 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrew Mills, Director of Tax Policy and Technical at The Tax Institute, about the need for tax reform in Australia.Find out m...

Afternoon Market Report | 16 Nov 2020

16 Nov 2020

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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...

Huge free trade pact to help thaw frosty China relations

15 Nov 2020

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Monday 16 November 2020 Australia signs a 15-nation free trade pact – the biggest ever – marking a major step forward in the economic inte...

The Week Ahead | 16 Nov 2020

15 Nov 2020

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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 Alan Oster | 16 Nov 2020

15 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer is joined by Alan Oster, Chief Economist at NAB, to discuss business confidence, consumer confidence, the general economic outlook, and Al...

Sunday Feature Interview: Professor Michelle Baddeley

14 Nov 2020

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Sunday 15 November 2020In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Michelle Baddeley, Professor of Economics at the University of Techno...

The Weekend Edition | 14 Nov 2020

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 14 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 | 13 Nov 2020

13 Nov 2020

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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 speaks to Biden, retail surges, Telstra finds $20 billion

12 Nov 2020

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison moves to shore up support from the US and Japan, as the spat between Canberra and Beijing escalates. Also today:  ...

Extended interview with Dan Rosen | 13 Nov 2020

12 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Dan Rosen, Chief Executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).  They discuss the state of the record...

Afternoon Market Report | 12 Nov 2020

12 Nov 2020

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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...

Soaring confidence paves way for a merry Christmas

11 Nov 2020

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Thursday 12 November 2020 Consumer confidence in Australia hits a seven year high, opening the way for a stronger economy in the run up to Christmas.&...

Extended interview with Andrea Darling | 12 Nov 2020

11 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrea Darling, Head of Marketing (Australia and New Zealand) for Swedish buy now, pay later group Klarna.  They discuss ...

Afternoon Market Report | 11 Nov 2020

11 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...

Wild ride on share market as vaccine news sinks in

10 Nov 2020

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Wednesday 11 November 2020 A crazy day on the local share market as news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine sent some share prices soaring, and others tu...

Extended interview with Craig Shepard | 11 Nov 2020

10 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Craig Shepard, Partner - Restructuring at KordaMentha.  In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss insolvencies as a resu...

Afternoon Market Report | 10 Nov 2020

10 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...

Pfizer announces COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough

09 Nov 2020

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Tuesday 10 November 2020 Drug giant Pfizer claims to have developed a vaccine to COVID-19 that is 90 per cent effective, sending global share markets ...

Extended interview with Andrew Munro | 10 Nov 2020

09 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Andrew Munro, cryptocurrency editor at Finder, about the rise, fall, then rise again of Bitcoin.  Andrew explains how crypt...

Afternoon Market Report | 9 Nov 2020

09 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...

What Joe Biden & Kamala Harris mean for Australia

08 Nov 2020

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What does the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris mean for the Australian economy and share market? Also today: The Reserve Bank more upbeat abou...

The Week Ahead | 9 Nov 2020

08 Nov 2020

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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 | 9 Nov 2020

08 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Cherelle Murphy, Senior Economist at ANZ, about the fiscal cliff - what is it, when we'll reach it and what can be done to avoid...

Sunday Feature Interview: Professor Colin McLeod

07 Nov 2020

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In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Professor Colin McLeod, Executive Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre at the Un...

The Weekend Edition | 7 Nov 2020

06 Nov 2020

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Saturday, 7 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 hi...

Afternoon Market Report | 6 Nov 2020

06 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...

Bank profits tumble as the cost of COVID hits

05 Nov 2020

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Friday 6 November 2020 The profit of Australia’s big four banks tumbles by a third as the financial cost of the coronavirus hits the sector.&nbs...

Extended interview with Joe Segreto | 6 Nov 2020

05 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Joe Segreto, founder of IMC Agency, one of the longest running agencies representing Australian musicians.  They discuss ho...

Afternoon Market Report | 5 Nov 2020

05 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...

US election limbo, markets surge, banks hold back rate cuts

04 Nov 2020

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Thursday 5 November 2020 The United States election is too close to call, after a huge voter turn out and a late swing towards the President.  Al...

Extended interview with Alexander Hassall | 5 Nov 2020

04 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Alexander Hassall, CEO of Your Financial Wellness, about the importance of financial literacy - where it comes from and how it c...

Afternoon Market Report | 4 Nov 2020

04 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...

Interest rates hit record low; Biden enters polling day in front

03 Nov 2020

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Wednesday 4 November 2020 The Reserve Bank acts to push short and long term interest rates to historic lows. Also today: Voting across the US continu...

Extended interview with Megan Motto | 4 Nov 2020

03 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Megan Motto, Chief Executive Officer of the Governance Institute of Australia, about the launch of a campaign for reform of char...

Afternoon Market Report | 3 Nov 2020

03 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...

America votes, Westpac’s horror year, good news for homeowners

02 Nov 2020

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Tuesday 3 November 2020 Westpac records a plunge in profit as the banking sector goes from bad to worse.  Also today: Americans head to the poll...

Extended interview with Jacob Greber | 3 Nov 2020

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jacob Greber, US Correspondent for the Australian Financial Review, ahead of the Presidential Election.  They discuss they ...

Afternoon Market Report | 2 Nov 2020

02 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...

Trump's final push as voters prepare for poll of the century

01 Nov 2020

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Monday 2 November 2020 More than 90 million Americans have already voted with Joe Biden favourite to become the 46th President of the United States. A...

The Week Ahead | 2 Nov 2020

01 Nov 2020

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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 David Bassanese | 2 Nov 2020

01 Nov 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to David Bassanese, Chief Economist at BetaShares, about the impact of the US election on financial markets.Find out more: https://...

Sunday Feature Interview: Dr Timo Henckel

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Sunday Feature Interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Timo Henckel, Senior Lecturer at the College of Business and Economics at the Austra...

The Weekend Edition | 31 Oct 2020

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 24 October 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 | 30 Oct 2020

30 Oct 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...

ANZ slumps, AMP sale rumours, ASX hit

29 Oct 2020

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Friday 30 October 2020 ANZ gets hit by the fall-out from the COVID-19 downturn, announcing a slump in profits. Also today: Reports that AMP is about ...

Extended interview with Tim Bonython | 30 Oct 2020

29 Oct 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Bonython, filmmaker and founder of the Australian Surf Movie Festival, about his remarkable career filming big wave surfing ...

Afternoon Market Report | 29 Oct 2020

29 Oct 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...

Local economy picks up pace but global markets in freefall

28 Oct 2020

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Thursday 29 October 2020 A big leap in inflation is welcomed by the government and politicians as the economy starts to pick up pace. Also today: A c...

Extended interview with James Garton | 29 Oct 2020

28 Oct 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks to James Garton, Executive Chairman of East 33, ahead of the company's listing on the ASX.  They discuss the process of prepar...

Afternoon Market Report | 28 Oct 2020

28 Oct 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 tumble as virus reality & election uncertainty hit

27 Oct 2020

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Wednesday 28 October 2020 Share markets tumble as the surge in global COVID-19 cases and uncertainty around the US election dominate financial markets...

Extended interview with Angus Armour | 28 Oct 2020

27 Oct 2020

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Angus Armour, Chief Executive and Managing Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, about governance and the...

Afternoon Market Report | 27 Oct 2020

27 Oct 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...

Handbrake off national economy as Victoria reopens for business

26 Oct 2020

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Tuesday 27 October 2020 Victoria finally starts to re-open, providing an economic boost to the rest of the country. Also today: Global share markets ...

Extended interview with Duncan Hogg | 27 Oct 2020

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks with Duncan Hogg, Mergers and Acquisitions Partner at EY, following the release of the EY Global IPO Report.  They discuss the...

Afternoon Market Report | 26 Oct 2020

26 Oct 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...

It’s the real thing: $10b European bid for Coca-Cola Amatil

25 Oct 2020

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Monday 26 October 2020 Coca-Cola in Australia is set to be bought by its European sister company in a $10 billion mega-deal. Also today: A record 50 ...

The Week Ahead | 26 Oct 2020

25 Oct 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 Dr Shane Oliver | 26 Oct 2020

25 Oct 2020

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Sean Aylmer is joined by Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP Capital, for a 101 on international trade - why it's so important for Australia, what...

Sunday Feature Interview: Don Meij

24 Oct 2020

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Sunday 25 October 2020 In this week's feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks with Domino's CEO Don Meij.  In a wide-ranging conversation recorded ...

The Weekend Edition | 24 Oct 2020

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 24 October 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, with a fresh take on all the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his ...

Afternoon Market Report | 23 Oct 2020

23 Oct 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...

Aus Post scandal, Crown Packer whacked, JobKeeper rorts

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 23 October 2020 The head of Australia Post stood down over gifts of Cartier watches to senior managers. Also today: Crown Resorts AGM proves t...

Extended interview with Jamie Cook | 23 Oct 2020

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jamie Cook, co-founder of craft beer company Stone & Wood.  They talk about how the company was developed, how they mar...

Afternoon Market Report | 22 Oct 2020

22 Oct 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...

$163bn Future Fund flags uncertainty with shift to cash

21 Oct 2020

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Thursday 22 October 2020 One of Australia’s biggest investors shifts money away from shares into cash, highlighting the uncertainty in financial...

Extended interview - Don Meij | 22 Oct 2020

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Don Meij, CEO of Domino's, about the company's incredible expansion, including huge growth in key international markets.  T...

Afternoon Market Report | 21 Oct 2020

21 Oct 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...

Westpac-Afterpay deal: The brave new world of banking

20 Oct 2020

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Wednesday 21 October 2020 Westpac does a deal with Afterpay which could change the way banks operate in Australia. Also today: The United States gove...

Extended interview with Cherelle Murphy | 21 Oct 2020

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks with Cherelle Murphy, ANZ Senior Economist and Chair of the ACT Committee of the Women in Economics Network, about female financial...

Afternoon Market Report | 20 October 2020

20 Oct 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, Vic under pressure, CBA upbeat on property

19 Oct 2020

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Tuesday 20 October 2020 Crown Resorts is under investigation by anti-money laundering authorities about transactions out of its Melbourne casino and i...

Extended interview with Ben Willee | 20 Oct 2020

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 20 October 2020 Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about the latest advertisi...

Afternoon Market Report | 19 Oct 2020

19 Oct 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...

Trump faces defeat, Vic restrictions ease, RM Williams comes home

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 19 October 2020 Two weeks out from the United States election and President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus and constant attac...

The Week Ahead | 19 Oct 2020

18 Oct 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 | 19 Oct 2020

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about the state of the economy, including consumer spending, employment, and the role that state g...

Sunday Feature Interview: Mark Mentha | 18 Oct 2020

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

18 October 2020 Sean Aylmer speaks to Mark Mentha, co-founder of KordaMentha.  They discuss Mark's career, including some of the famous restructi...

The Weekend Edition | 17 Oct 2020

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 17 October 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 | 16 Oct 2020

16 Oct 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...

More interest rate cuts to come as jobs tumble | 16 Oct 2020

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank has set the scene for more monetary policy easing as the number of jobs across the country tumbles.  Also today: Curfews introd...

Bonus content - extended interview with Chad Carey | 16 Oct 2020

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Chad Carey, co-founder of Chimu Adventures.  They discuss the state of the travel industry, and how a company that speciali...

Afternoon Market Report | 15 Oct 2020

15 Oct 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...

BHP’s uncertain outlook as miners face turning point | 15 Oct 2020

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

BHP warns that the global economic outlook is still very uncertain as miners face up to environmental and cultural challenges.  Also today: NSW ...

Bonus content - extended interview with Mark Mentha | 15 Oct 2020

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Mark Mentha, co-founder of KordaMentha, about his career, some of the famous restructurings he's done, and his take on the chall...

Afternoon Market Report | 14 October 2020

14 Oct 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...

Telstra’s dividend surprise, ASX soars & solar’s bright future | 14 October 2020

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Telstra’s 1.2 million shareholders get a pleasant dividend surprise, as the struggling telco works to win back the favour of investors. Also tod...

Bonus content - extended interview with Daniel Hynes | 14 October 2020

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks with ANZ Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Hynes about oil - everything from who the main exporters are, to the difference between...

Afternoon Market Report | 13 October 2020

13 Oct 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...

Turmoil at the top: NSW, Vic in political crises

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is under pressure to quit over a relationship with a disgraced MP, while Victoria’s top bureaucrat resigns over t...

Bonus content - extended interview with Simon Kuestenmacher

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group, about higher education.  They discuss who's going to university,...

Afternoon Market Report - 12 October 2020

12 Oct 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...

RBA warning, second wave in UK, Biden polling ahead in US

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank provides a sobering reminder of the state of the Australian economy, warning that the next six months will make or break the recovery...

The Week Ahead

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monday October 12, 2020 This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas look at the major events, reports and release...

Bonus content - extended interview with Stephen Halmarick

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank, about the state of the economy, consumer spending and business inve...

Sunday Feature Interview: Andrea Marlan

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Sunday Feature Interview, Adam Lang speaks to Andrea Marlan, National Manager of Solutions and Consulting Services at Drake Internation...

The Weekend Edition

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday, 10 October 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...