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Bumbling vaccine rollout threatens economic recovery
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 13 April 2021 The bumbling effort to roll-out the COVID-19 vaccine raises concerns that Australians won’t be inoculated until next...
Interview: Sue Cato on the art of corporate communications
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Sue Cato AM, partner at corporate communications firm Cato & Clive. They discuss the major communications challenges f...
Afternoon Market Report | 12 April 2021
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Global markets surge, property boom returns, vaccine’s bumpy rollout
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 12 April 2021 Share markets in North America, Europe and Asia hit records, or near records, last week, but can the surge continue? Also t...
The Week Ahead | 12 April 2021
11 Apr 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: TrueLayer's Brenton Charnley on open banking
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Brenton Charnley, Head of Australia for UK open banking provider TrueLayer. They discuss what open banking is, how it will...
Sunday Feature: Why paid parental leave needs to change
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Grant Wardell-Johnson, Lead Tax Partner at the KPMG Economics and Tax Centre, about a proposal by KPMG and the Business Council of...
The Weekend Edition | 10 April 2021
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 3 April 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer gives...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 April 2021
09 Apr 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 overhaul after safety fears, new laws for workplace sex predators
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 9 April 2021 The federal government will recast its COVID-19 vaccination rollout after safety concerns around the AstraZeneca jab. ...
Interview: Tom Caska, founder of Aerologix, 'Uber for drones'
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Tom Caska, co-founder and CEO of Aerologix, about the company that's been described as 'Uber for drones'. They discuss Aer...
Afternoon Market Report | 8 April 2021
08 Apr 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 13-month high, new car sales spike, surge in billionaires
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 8 April 2021 The local share market hit a 13-month high yesterday, erasing almost all the losses from the COVID-19 downturn. Also today...
Interview: Carlos Cacho on the heat in the housing market
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden Australia, about the housing market - why it's so hot, and what action is available to a...
Afternoon Market Report | 7 April 2021
07 Apr 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 on hold amid property boom, NZ travel bubble to begin
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 7 April 2021 Interest rates are on hold but the Reserve Bank is keeping a very close watch on the booming housing market. Also today: ...
Interview: Flight Centre founder Graham 'Skroo' Turner
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Graham 'Skroo' Turner, co-founder and Global Managing Director of Flight Centre Travel Group, about the NZ travel bubble, the ch...
Afternoon Market Report | 6 April 2021
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few m...
Global COVID surge, minimum wage warning, travel bubble imminent
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 6 April 2021 COVID-19 cases around the world accelerate as new waves of different variants overrun some economies. Also today: The fede...
Interview: Brian Hartzer on Westpac & leadership
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to former Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer about his time running major companies, and the principles of leadership he has now turned into...
Soothing China tensions, Facebook data breach, COVID jab clot case
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 5 April 2021 The Defence Minister tries to calm fears about Australia’s relationship with China, but reminds the world that the US ...
The Week Ahead | 5 April 2021
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Adam Lang and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight int...
Sunday Feature: Inside the music business with Ian James
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang speaks to Ian James, former Managing Director and now Senior Consultant at Mushroom Music Publishing, for an inside look at the music indust...
The Weekend Edition | 3 April 2021
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 3 April 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 | 1 April 2021
01 Apr 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...
Banks & Telstra lead market higher, property prices soar, vaccine brawl
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 1 April 2021 The big banks and Telstra led the share market higher during the March quarter, and the tech stocks tanked. Also tod...
Interview: Nine's Chris Uhlmann on the PM's year so far
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Chris Uhlmann, Political Editor for the Nine Network, about how the Prime Minister has handled the first three months of 2021. A...
Afternoon Market Report | 31 March 2021
31 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...
Economy holds breath as QLD teeters on edge of COVID wave
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 31 March 2021 The latest COVID outbreak in Queensland triggers lockdowns, border closures and economic uncertainty across the country. ...
Interview: Streem's Conal Hanna on what's made news so far this year
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Conal Hanna from Streem about the big stories so far this year. They also look at the difference in media coverage of the New Ze...
Afternoon Market Report | 30 March 2021
30 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...
Borders slam shut, super risk to property, women promoted in Cabinet
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 March 2021 The banking regulator warns that changes to superannuation rules could boost the already hot housing market. Also today: ...
Interview: Adore Beauty founder Kate Morris
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Kate Morris, founder of Adore Beauty, about the incredible business she started with James Height in a garage two decades ago. K...
Afternoon Market Report | 29 March 2021
29 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...
Housing boom triggers warning, MP quits over lewd photo, JobKeeper ends
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 29 March 2021 A record weekend for the housing market across the country triggers warnings that borrowers are getting in too deep. Also t...
The Week Ahead | 29 March 2021
28 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: Matthew Kidman on what to look for in IPOs
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, about the recent run of listings on the ASX - what to look for and wha...
Sunday Feature: How SMEs can make the most of a crisis
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fear and Greed's Adam Lang speaks to Andrew Hunter, CEO of CPA Australia, about how Australian small businesses urgently need to embrace digital trans...
The Weekend Edition | 27 March 2021
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 27 March 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer give...
Afternoon Market Report | 26 March 2021
26 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...
AMP in turmoil, $23-billion Budget boost, household wealth soars
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 March 2021 The Chief Executive Officer of AMP is expected to resign with investors now wondering what next for the financial services ...
Interview: Grill'd founder Simon Crowe on buying Koko Black
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Simon Crowe, founder of the Grill'd burger chain, about luxury chocolatier Koko Black. As they head into the busiest time ...
Afternoon Market Report | 25 March 2021
25 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...
150,000 jobs to go; house prices to jump 17%; PM on the back foot
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 March 2021 The federal Treasury warns of a rough ride ahead for the labour market as the $93 billion JobKeeper program ends. Also t...
Interview: MEGT's Paul Bennett on apprenticeships
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Paul Bennett, General Manager of ANP (Apprenticeship Network Provider) at MEGT, about the support and subsidies available for ap...
Afternoon Market Report | 24 March 2021
24 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...
Floods bill could hit $2b, PM in crisis over women, COVID restrictions ease
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 March 2021 The floods in NSW and south-east Queensland have triggered a crisis that could cost as much as $2 billion. Also to...
Interview: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank MD Marnie Baker
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Marnie Baker, Managing Director of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group. They talk about the history of the group, its very stron...
Afternoon Market Report | 23 March 2021
23 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...
Telstra split into four, $8b bid for Crown, NSW flood catastrophe
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 March 2021 Telstra will split itself into four parts in an attempt to simplify the telco giant, and boost its value. Also today...
Interview: CrowdStrike's Michael Sentonas on global cyber threats
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Michael Sentonas, Chief Technology Officer at CrowdStrike, about the 2021 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report. In particular, the...
Afternoon Market Report | 22 March 2021
22 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...
The year of investing courageously, Crown takeover bid, Coles goes green
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 March 2021 Twelve months after the bottom of the share market, the best performing stocks, surprisingly, have little to do with the pa...
The Week Ahead | 22 March 2021
21 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: Cherelle Murphy on the Austrade Benchmark Report
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Austrade Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy about the Austrade Benchmark Report, which rates Australia globally on a huge range of ...
Sunday Feature: The major change coming to digital advertising
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to James Bayes, General Manager of The Trade Desk for Australia & New Zealand, about Google's shift away from using cookies to ...
The Weekend Edition | 20 March 2021
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 20 March 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer give...
Afternoon Market Report | 19 March 2021
19 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...
Jobs boom, richest Australians, downside of house price rises
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 March 2021 Australia’s unemployment rate tumbles, putting pressure on governments and regulators to change their policy stances....
Interview: Australia's Richest 250 with John Stensholt
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to John Stensholt, business journalist and Lists Editor at The Australian, about The List: Australia's Richest 250, available in Th...
Afternoon Market Report | 18 March 2021
18 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...
CommBank takes on Afterpay, tough times for SMEs, vaccine bookings swamped
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 March 2021 The Commonwealth Bank enters the buy now, pay later sector, boosting competition and the winners should be consumers.&nbs...
Interview: Coinstash co-founder on crypto investing
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Mena Theodorou, co-founder of Coinstash, about investing in cryptocurrencies - the volatility, the risks, and what he makes of E...
Afternoon Market Report | 17 March 2021
17 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...
Surging property drives debt, IR battleground, the stock up 800% in a year
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 March 2021 The federal government goes into battle over industrial relations, as the number of disputes hits decade lows. Also toda...
Interview: Investing in emerging markets with Albert Kwok
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Albert Kwok, Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager at Jennison Associates, about investing in emerging economies. They look a...
Afternoon Market Report | 16 March 2021
16 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...
AstraZeneca jab halted, data the new oil, major green energy push
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 March 2021 Iron ore giant Fortescue Metals and one of the country’s largest gas companies, AGL, make big bets on an environmentally f...
Interview: Austal CEO Paddy Gregg on building ships for the US Navy
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Paddy Gregg, CEO of shipbuilder Austal, about the Australian company's success building vessels for clients around the world.Fin...
Afternoon Market Report | 15 March 2021
15 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...
Global markets hit highs as Australia takes world stage
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 March 2021 Australia takes the global spotlight, after the PM meets with leaders of India, Japan and the US, and the former finance minister...
The Week Ahead | 15 March 2021
14 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: EY's Jo Masters on our world-beating recovery
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about the EY Global COVID-19 Economic Index, which looks beyond traditional measures of GDP and em...
Sunday Feature: What you need to know about 5G
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Pat Devlin, Director of Aruba South Pacific (a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company) about the next wave of technologies changing ...
The Weekend Edition | 13 March 2021
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday, 13 March 2021 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week. Sean Aylmer give...
Afternoon Market Report | 12 March 2021
12 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...
One year on from the pandemic, markets up but tough times ahead
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 March 2021 One year since the pandemic was announced, the world is slowly getting back to normal. Also today: Local travel stocks surge on ...
Interview: Monika Tu on selling $40-million houses
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Monika Tu, Founder and Director of Black Diamondz Property Concierge, about her business selling high-end property, mostly to Au...
Afternoon Market Report | 11 March 2021
11 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...
Housing sector warning, half-price holidays, $1m bonus for demoted exec
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 March 2021 The Reserve Bank Governor has a warning for the housing sector, but interest rates will remain low for years. Also today...
Interview: Rex boss John Sharp on battling Qantas over routes
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to the Honourable John Sharp AM, Deputy Chair of the Rex Group, about the regional airline's shift into the 'golden triangle' of Sy...
Afternoon Market Report | 10 March 2021
10 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...
Billions wiped over past month as tech stocks tumble
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 March 2021 Technology stocks in Australia and around the globe tumble, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in value. A...
Interview: Stephen Fenech on Apple's rise to the top
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Fenech, editor and publisher at techguide.com.au, about the rise of Apple. They look at the history of the tech co...
Afternoon Market Report | 9 March 2021
09 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...
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...