FEAR & GREED | Business News
Episodes
Interview: How pharmacies are luring shoppers from Coles & Woolies
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s spending habits are shifting. In the latest quarter, beauty, pharmacy, and retail surged, while categories like alcohol, petrol, and...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What do yesterday's radio ratings mean?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do yesterday's radio ratings mean?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics an...
Insignia sold for $3.3b; RBA explains rate call; Fed parliament kicks off
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 23 July 2025 One of the country’s biggest financial planning groups set to be sold in a $3.3 billion deal. And more, including: ...
Interview: From hairdresser to merchandise mogul
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dorry Kordahi has had an incredible career. He started out as a hairdresser, before founding DKM Blue - a hugely successful merchandise and uniforms c...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What's the policy outlook in parliament?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's does the new parliament mean for policy?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, pol...
Banks to miners switch accelerates; Albanese and Leys shape up; Costco success
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 22 July 2025 The big switch between banks and miners continues as the local share market has its worst day in three months. The gloves ...
Interview: Three mid-cap stocks this fundie is watching
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The research portfolio manager Jack Briggs does into a mid-cap company before investing is very comprehensive - from meeting leadership, to speaking t...
Afternoon Report | Banks tumbled
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
The Week Ahead | 21 July 2025
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: the release of the RBA minutes from the shock on-hold meeting two weeks ago, and what to listen for in a speech from Governor Michele Bullo...
Total control for ALP as parliament resumes, BHP’s potash problem; auction records
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 21 July 2025 Federal parliament resumes this week with legislation on HECS debt, superannuation and child care high on the Labor Party’s ...
Interview: Patience & imagination key to deep tech investing
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investing in startups and early stage investing takes a certain amount of courage and capability. When the asset you're buying is in deep tech, then y...
Sunday feature: The $300m corruption scandal that rocked Australia
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Richard Baker Original air date: September 6, 2024 Original description: Almost 20 years ago, Australian Wheat Board Limited hit the headl...
The Weekend Edition | 19-20 July 2025
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lang and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Tim Burrowes (presenter of MediaLand, publ...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What is the make-up of the ASX200?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the banks doing so well, and miners not so well over the past couple of years, what is the make-up of the ASX200 by sector? Does it matter that t...
Rate cut likely after jobs shock; super funds return 10pc; PM’s Panda diplomacy
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 18 July 2025 A surprise jump in the unemployment rate opens the way for an interest rate cut next month. And more, including: AUSTRAC to focu...
Interview: Corruption - the growing risk for global businesses
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much disruption in the global economy at the moment, that it is easy to lose sight of other business risks. One such risk is corruption, o...
Afternoon Report | Rate cut hopes
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Are there any good reasons for tariffs?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are there any good reasons for tariffs? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics a...
PM lauds talk with Beijing; ASX worst day in two months; NAB CEO under scrutiny
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 17 July 2025 Anthony Albanese characterises talks with China’s leaders as 'constructive' and highlights the respect Beijing is showing ...
Interview: Flying cars are closer than you think
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AMSL Aero is a company trying to make many childhood dreams come true - flying cars. The company's aircraft, known as evTOL - electric vertical take-o...
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How reliant are we on China?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Anthony Albanese in China meeting President Xi Jinping, I wanted to ask: How reliant are we on China? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as ...
Albo-Xi to push through trade turmoil; ASX hits high; RBA wants to ban card charges
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 16 July 2025 Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President XI Jinping, and the two stress the need to not let global trade turbulence derail the ...
Interview: How census data is 'quietly shaping the world around us'
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we heard that the Australian Bureau of Statistics has chosen 60,000 homes to take part in a test census, to make sure the real event next ye...
Afternoon Report | Markets, elections and sentiment
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Which countries will be hit hardest by tariffs?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given all the noise around Trumps’s tariff policies, which countries stand to suffer most? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answe...
Building targets out of reach; Bitcoin surges to new record; measles cases surge in US
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 15 July 2025 The Albanese government claims it can reach home building targets, after Treasury advice said it’s unlikely. And more, incl...
Interview: The 'barriers' to housing supply, and how to remove them
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Advice leaked from Treasury yesterday shows that the federal government's goal of 1.2 million homes over the next five years is unlikely to be achieve...
Afternoon Report | ASX flat
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
The Week Ahead | 14 July 2025
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas dissect the RBA's surprise decision to keep rates on hold last week. They also discuss the major events, r...
PM in China amid Taiwan row; no rate cut doesn’t stop home sales; solar farms switch off
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 14 July 2025 PM Anthony Albanese starts his Chinese trip with trade policy, Taiwan, iron ore and tourism at the top of the agenda. And more, in...
Interview: Investing amid global tarrifs
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has begun imposing his Liberation Day tariffs on friends and foes alike. Damien Hennessy, Investment Director at Zenith Investment Partne...
Sunday feature: The investor who gives back
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Chris Cuffe Original air date: November 12, 2024Original description: Chris Cuffe AO is one of the most well-known investors in Australia, havi...
The Weekend Edition | 12-13 June 2025
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tarriff letters, the RBA's surprise decision, an ancient city in Peru - Adam Lang and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the w...
Afternoon Report | Rare earths boom
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: The risks to overinvesting in Aussie equities?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a risk to being overinvested in Australian equities? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing,...
Nvidia, Bitcoin, Pro Medicus soar; unis face antisemitic laws; Nine wins from Origin
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 11 July 2025 Despite the global tariff wars, Nvidia tops $US4 trillion in value while Bitcoin hits a new record. And more, including: Pro Medi...
Interview: The CEO aiming to bring Rugby back
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby union in Australia has been in decline in recent years, with financial woes and dwindling broadcast audiences putting a dent the sport’s r...
Afternoon Report | ASX surge
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear and Greed: Retail vs institutional investors?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between a retail investor and an institutional investor - and who gets the better deal? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Tho...
Tariff woes for BHP, Rio, CSL; Qantas stolen data fears; business banking heats up
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 10 July 2025 BHP, Rio Tinto, CSL and other Australian companies set to be hit in the latest round of Trump tariffs. And more, including: Qan...
Interview: Why the M&A market is bouncing back
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a fairly lean period, it feels like the M&A market is bouncing back nicely with a number of deals announced this year. Headline deals includ...
Afternoon Report | ASX and Trump tariffs
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What is the multiplier effect?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the multiplier effect? And why is it good for economic growth?Join Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing...
No rate cut, for now; PM says he’s pushing for lower tariffs; MinRes backflip on CEO
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 9 July 2025 Reserve Bank has shocked markets by not cutting interest rates, but Governor Michelle Bullock indicates a cut is on the way And ...
Interview: The RBA's shock call, and why they could get 'caught out'
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 3.85%. A surprise decision given most economists and financial mark...
Afternoon Report | Rates on hold
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Do Treasury and the RBA ever disagree?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the role of Treasury versus the Reserve Bank, and do they ever disagree? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions...
Australia gets caught up in US-China fight; rates to fall; ancient city found in Peru
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 8 July 2025 Australia is getting caught up in the cross-fire between the US and China. And more, including: Interest rates are set to fall th...
Interview: The outlook for small businesses in FY26
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new financial year seems as good a time as any for small businesses to get things in order for the year ahead. Guy Callaghan, CEO of Banjo Loans, ...
Afternoon Report | ASX, oil and gold
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
The Week Ahead | 7 July 2025
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: All eyes are on the Reserve Bank Board ahead of their decision on monetary policy tomorrow.Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas disc...
RBA tipped to cut rates; auctions boom; PM ruffles feathers on foreign policy
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 7 July 2025 A huge week for the economy with the Reserve Bank board tipped to cut rates tomorrow. And more, including: Another very stro...
Interview: Investing when the outlook's 'as clear as mud'
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new financial year, but investors aren’t exactly getting a clean slate. Despite some strong recent performances, like the S&P 5...
Sunday feature: A lap of the map in an EV
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Trent NikolicOriginal air date: April 26, 2024Original description: What does a lap of Australia in an EV tell us about the challenges fac...
The Weekend Edition | 5-6 June 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a Big Beautiful Bill to lavish weddings and royal trains, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week,...
Afternoon Report | ASX sets record
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How are TV ratings measured?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How are the measurements for TV ratings actually taken?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, econom...
Big banks v big miners; Trump keen to meet Albo; Microsoft slashes jobs
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 4 July 2025 Speculation rises in the share market about the shift from investing in the big banks, to investing in the big resource companies.&...
Interview: Cyber risk is real. This is how to make boards take notice.
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The constant emergence of new cyber threats puts a lot of pressure on businesses not just to respond, but to communicate the nature of the threat to s...
Afternoon Report | Profit taking day
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Best performing stocks with lots of shareholders?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best and worst performing stocks over the last year, that have plenty of retail shareholders?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as t...
Huge cyber hack at Qantas; rate cut likely next week; ASX hits record close
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 3 July 2025 The personal data of more than 6 million Qantas customers could have been stolen in one of the country’s biggest cyber atta...
Interview: This startup is using recycled car robots to build houses
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BotBuilt is a startup operating out of North Carolina in the US. It's using recycled automotive robots to build houses.BotBuilt director Joel Bell, a ...
Afternoon Report | Markets, hacks and deals
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What's the best way to get rich?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over time in Australia, what's been the best way to make money and get uber rich?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on b...
House prices on the rise; super takes centre stage in Canberra; coffee prices fall
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 2 July 2025 Home prices are on the rise again, but the pace of growth is expected to be relatively slow as housing affordability factors kic...
Interview: Setting the stage for small business success
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the end of financial year rush now behind us, the attention of many SMEs turns to the year ahead, and setting themselves up for growth.Natalie Le...
Afternoon Report | Wall St bang
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why is negative gearing politically risky?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is negative gearing so politically dangerous?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, p...
ASX ends fiscal year up 10pc; gold exports overtake coal; free-to-air reigns in TV wars
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 1 July 2025 The local share market closes at a near record high, taking the rise over the 2025 financial year to almost 10 per cent. And...
Interview: What the year ahead holds for investors
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FY25 was a boom year for the ASX, up almost 10 per cent. But there were winners and there were losers - and some big trends.Roger Montgomery, founder ...
Afternoon Report | Financial year end
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
The Week Ahead | 30 June 2025
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: house prices, building approvals and household spending, with a look back at last week's monthly inflation data and job vacancy figures.Sea...
FY 2026: fee hikes, pay changes; housing market surges; Hardie heads to Wall St
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 30 June 2025 Businesses are set to be hit with a bunch of fee hikes from tomorrow, while employees can also expect changes in their pay packets...
Interview: What your property might be worth in 12 months
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone would love a crystal ball, to know what property prices will do. This might be the next best thing.Dr Nicola Powell, Head of Research and Eco...
Sunday feature: Movie buff? Now you can invest in them too
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Stefan von Imhof from Alts.coOriginal air date: September 13, 2024Original description: Film financing would be one of the more unusual al...
The Weekend Edition | EOFY 2025
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Trump tariffs to Labor's landslide victory - this is a special End Of Financial Year edition of the show. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson g...
Afternoon Report | CBA slips, tackles scammers
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: What are the most shorted stocks on the ASX?
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the most shorted stocks in the ASX?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politi...
Defence spending threatens tariffs; job vacancies rebound; Nvidia nears $6 trillion
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 27 June 2025 Australia sticks to plans to not increase defence spending, lessening the chance of a tariff deal with the US. And more, inc...
Interview: What we expect from the office in a post-COVID world
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As companies increasingly push their employees to return to the office, attention is turning away from mandates, to the working environment they can o...
Afternoon Report | Markets, takeovers & NATO
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How does monetary policy work?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given we expect interest rates to fall in coming months, explain monetary policy – what it is, how it works and how the Reserve Bank controls th...
Low inflation opens way for rate cut; Ley concedes Libs were smashed; Xero $4b bid
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 26 June 2025 inflation figures hit a four year low, opening the way for an interest rate cut next month. New Liberal Party leader Suss...
Interview: How 1,228 tonnes of discarded furniture changed lives
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, Australians send thousands of tonnes of perfectly usable furniture to landfill. At the same time, thousands of people in crisis go without...
Afternoon Report | Markets, politics and deals
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: Why are infrastructure assets seen as “safe” investments?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are infrastructure assets seen as “safe” investments? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, in...
Fragile ceasefire holds; Virgin rejoins ASX; first photos from super telescope
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 25 June 2025 An extraordinary 36 hours in geopolitics and financial markets, with US President Donald Trump brokering a fragile ceasefire be...
Interview: Get ready for a new wave of c-suite jobs
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boardroom and c-suite is evolving, as companies grapple with new technologies and greater expectations from clients and shareholders. David I...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps 1pc
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
Ask Fear & Greed: How have recent IPOs performed?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Virgin Australia listing on the ASX today, how have recent IPOs performed after listing?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer qu...
Trump taunts Iran; food and petrol prices set to jump; AC/DC is back (in black)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 24 June 2025 President Donald Trump talks of regime change in Iran as global markets tumble after the US’s intervention in the middle ea...
Interview: New rules & 'naked national power' in Middle East conflict
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US attack on nuclear sites in Iran was a significant escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.Michael Shoebridge, Founder and Director of def...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in ...
The Week Ahead | 23 June 2025
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week: monthly inflation numbers and job vacancies, with a look back at last week's labour force data. Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas...
US joins Israel, bombs Iran; record week for home sales; world’s priciest sports team
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 June 2025 The US strikes three Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating the conflict in the Middle East. And more, including: Good news...