FEAR & GREED | Business News

Weekend Edition | 19-20 Apr 2024

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Federal politics vs the economy - it's a battle for the biggest story of the week.  Plus sharemarket news, a pay rise for hundreds of thousands o...

Bonus interview: Investing in BHP, Rio Tinto & Fortescue

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a very turbulent month, it’s worth a closer look at the big miners. The outlook for BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue outlook is tied - by vary...

Jobs pick up, but rates cuts still on agenda; James Hardie battle; Easter truths

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 18 April 2025 The labour market bounces, but not enough to stop a rate cut in May.  And more, including: Gold hits another record 21 big ...

Interview: 9 in 10 people worried about running out of super

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly nine in ten Australians aged over 45 are worried about running out of money in retirement.And yet only 12% of people have spoken to an expert i...

Afternoon Report | ASX rallies

17 Apr 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's the AUD rising against the USD but not the euro?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie dollar is rising against the greenback, but it's at multi-year lows against the euro, and not great against the pound either. Why is there ...

Leaders face off; pay boost for health, childcare workers; Qantas pushes into banking

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 17 April 2025 The federal leaders face off as the election temperature heats up.  And more, including: The Fair Work Commission awards ...

Interview: Jennifer Westacott on Trump, politics & business

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Westacott spent nearly 13 years as CEO of the Business Council of Australia, and still holds positions within organisations like the Reserve ...

Afternoon Report | Market action

16 Apr 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 ...

Politics & Stuff | 16 Apr 2024

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead-up to the federal election, join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson every week for a look at the latest in campaign news. This week, we're f...

RBA open to rate cuts; Russian air force closes on Darwin; Guzman wins Mexican food war

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 16 April 2025 The Reserve Bank signals it is open to cutting interest rates if inflation is contained and Donald Trump’s trade wars hi...

Interview: Aussie investors are proving resilient in volatile times

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite market volatility, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty, Australian investors are showing remarkable resilience.A new survey from HSB...

Afternoon Report | Calm reigns

15 Apr 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: Can you explain government bonds in simple terms?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Craig asks: Can you please explain (a Dummies Guide to) Government Bonds? I suspect many don't know what they are and I think I'm reason...

$5b gold merger; A$ on the rise; hospitality hit with insolvencies

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 15 April 2025 A $5 billion merger in the gold sector set to get the greenlight.  And more, including: The Aussie dollar is on the rise a...

Interview: ‘America’s democracy won’t survive a second Trump term'

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump hasn't even been in the White House for 100 days, but he's certainly made his mark. His tariffs have wreaked havoc on financial markets, ...

Afternoon Report | Miners rebound

14 Apr 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 ...

Parties promise housing breaks, tax cuts; auction rates tumble; Prada buys Versace

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 14 April 2025 Federal Labor and the Liberal Party launch their election campaigns, promising tax cuts and big benefits for first home buyers.&n...

The Week Ahead | 14 April 2025

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What to make of last week's tariff backflip, and why the bond market was so important to the decision. Plus this week there's all-important labour for...

Interview: What one of Australia's top fund managers is watching

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility on markets has opened up many opportunities for investors. And it's fascinating to hear from one of Australia's top fund managers about wha...

Sunday feature: Life aboard a superyacht

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy Original air date: May 13, 2022 Original description: Superyachts are from another world altogether: aft...

The Weekend Edition | 12-13 April 2025

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest story is once again tariffs - but there are two sides to this story, and only one winner. Plus the election debate, some remarkable corpor...

Afternoon Report | Politics takes centre stage

11 Apr 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: Should we panic about falling super balances?

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much should we worry about falling super balances? One popular Instagrammer shared a video of themselves checking their super balance, sparking a ...

ASX soars on Trump backdown; Virgin passenger refunds; Aussies urged to check passwords

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 11 April 2025 Global markets soar as Donald Trump delays the imposition of large tariffs for 90-days, but uncertainty about what happens next h...

Interview: Retail investors bought the dip - here's what they picked up

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Market volatility saw retail investors flood the market, hoping to buy the dip. Jon Howie, CEO of trading platform Stake, talks to Sean Aylmer ab...

Afternoon Report | Market craziness

10 Apr 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 ...

Special edition: Trump pauses tariffs, markets surge

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has announced a stunning backflip on tariffs, pausing tariffs on many trading partners around the world.  The unexpecte...

Tariffs take effect hitting ASX; resort islands for sale; bank boss slams meeting habit

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This episode was published before US President Donald Trump backflipped on tariffs. A special edition followed it, with an update on the decisio...

Interview: DEI is in disarray. Is it time for a tough conversation?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration has made far-reaching decisions about DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs, affecting hiring and employment in gove...

Afternoon Report | Markets tumble

09 Apr 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 ...

Politics & Stuff | 9 Apr 2024

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead-up to the federal election, join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson every week for a look at the latest in campaign news. This week, the fal...

ASX bounces but it ain’t over; Albo & Dutton face off; credit card digits could be dumped

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 9 April 2025 The ASX bounces, having its best day in more than two years, though investors warn the turmoil isn’t over yet.  And ...

Interview: Three companies this investor is watching in the dip

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Small caps always get unfairly tarnished in times of volatility. Shoot first, ask questions later. But in this environment, I think they should rever...

Afternoon Report | ASX bounces

08 Apr 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 would tariffs cause interest rate cuts?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Linda asks: I have a question about Trump's tariffs and interest rates. I would have thought that tariffs would drive up prices, which w...

ASX, AUD tumble; Star Entertainment sold for $300m; White Lotus boom

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 8 April 2025 Financial markets tumble with almost $150 billion wiped off the ASX at one point yesterday.  And more, including: The board...

Interview: Finding the opportunities amidst the market uncertainty

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was carnage on the ASX yesterday, as global financial markets reeled from last week’s tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump.Ben...

Afternoon Report | Markets tumble

07 Apr 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 ...

ASX set to tumble amid global carnage; $2.5b for battery storage; billionaires’ fortunes plummet

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 7 April 2025 The local share market is set to tumble today on the back of carnage in global financial markets. And more, including: Prime Mini...

The Week Ahead | 07 April 2025

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A full review of last week's massive tariff announcements, and what we can take away from the RBA board meeting. Plus this week there's business and c...

Interview: Will the US drag the world into a recession?

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the US headed for recession? Will Donald Trump's tariffs trigger multiple interest rate cuts here in Australia? What's it all mean for investors we...

Sunday feature: Private jet, anyone?

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Luke Hampshire, co-founder and CEO of Airly Original air date: June 14, 2024 Original description: This company is bringing the rarified world ...

The Weekend Edition | 05-06 April 2025

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No prizes for guessing the biggest story this week - it's all about tariffs. Does anybody even care about the election anymore? Or the RBA meeting? Pl...

Afternoon Report | Markets craziness

04 Apr 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 stocks were the winners in a tough quarter?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The share market was down four per cent in the last quarter. That isn’t that much, considering some sub-indices like tech stocks were hammered, ...

Markets tumble on Trump tariffs; ANZ scolded over culture; Tesla sales in Aust fall

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 4 April 2025 Global markets tumble following Donald Trump’s broad based tariff announcement, with US facing local stocks being sold off s...

Interview: What business needs from our leaders after tariffs

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bran Black, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the imposition of 10% tariffs on Australia's exports to t...

Afternoon Report | Tariff travails

03 Apr 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 ...

Special edition: Trump hits Australia with tariffs in 'Liberation Day' spree

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on all US trading partners.  Australian exports will be subject to a 10% tariff, althoug...

PM downplays US tariffs; bedroom affecting the boardroom; Star teeters on the brink

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 3 April 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attempts to downplay the imposition of US tariffs on Australian goods, saying America only buys ...

Interview: Why Nike might be set for the ultimate comeback story

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nike's share price is off 60% from its 2021 peak, with a whole range of challenges from slowing sales and an increase in competition, to a sales strat...

Afternoon Report | ASX flat

02 Apr 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 ...

Politics & Stuff | 02 April 2025

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead-up to the federal election, join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson every week for a look at the latest in campaign news. This week, the key...

No rate cut but RBA leaves door open; Woolies cuts prices; Virgin set to list in June

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 2 April 2025 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold but hints that there could be a rate cut in the future.  Woolworths starts...

Interview: Four tips for surviving market volatility

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sharemarket has started the year with its worst quarter since 2020 - and the volatility is flowing through to our super funds.Annika Bradley, Inve...

Afternoon Report | No rate cut

01 Apr 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: When shares do poorly, how big is the hit to super?

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've been talking about the sharemarket’s poor start to the year, and the fact it hits pretty much all of us through our super. But how hard do...

ASX: worst start to year since COVID; house prices hit new record; Labor gains in polls

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 1 April 2025 The Australian share market tumbled yesterday ensuring the worst start to a year of trading since COVID.  And more, includin...

Interview: A cost-of-living election, but Trump changes the game

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday (US time) is Liberation Day, when US President Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world. How political leader...

Afternoon Report | Market turmoil

31 Mar 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 ...

Election campaign travel-a-thon; auction success tumbles; gut robot developed

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 31 March 2025 The election campaign gets into full swing with security breaches and cost-of-living policies grabbing the headlines.  And m...

The Week Ahead | 31 March 2025

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The RBA board meets today - will there be any move on interest rates? Plus a review of last week's federal budget, and what to expect from the electio...

Interview: How to Trump-proof your investments

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a big week for global markets, with the White House set to target a number of countries with reciprocal tariffs. And that's likely to create m...

Sunday feature: Helping a friend in financial trouble

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. ...

The Weekend Edition | 29-30 March 2025

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An election fought on cost of living, a budget light on reform, the incredible shrinking ASX, and a story from the US that's stranger than fiction.&nb...

Afternoon Report | May 3 poll

28 Mar 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 ...

PM set to call election; massive bid for local retailer; Trump puts 25pc tariffs on cars

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 28 March 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to call an election today, with cost-of-living, energy policy and healthcare set to be the fo...

Interview: Why this overlooked property type is having its moment in the sun

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked a lot lately about property in Australia, and how it’s been a mixed bag for investors across industrial, commercial, retail a...

Afternoon Report | ASX, election and Trump

27 Mar 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: Is there a sweet spot for the economy?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a sweet spot for the economy, a point at which economic growth, unemployment and inflation are all just right?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael ...

Inflation drop sparks rate hopes; AusSuper dumps WiseTech; Vance invites himself to Greenland

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 27 March 2025 Inflation falls sparking hopes of an interest rate cut in coming months. And more, including: Australia’s biggest super ...

Interview: How the Ring doorbell led a boom in smart devices

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Smart home devices have boomed in recent years, with nearly eight million Australian households now owning at least one product. 34% of Australians sa...

Afternoon Report | Inflation, markets and Greenland

26 Mar 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 ...

Chalmers’ election budget; new Olympic stadium for Brisbane; $3.3bn gold takeover

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 26 March 2025 The federal government hands down a cost-of-living relief budget, with both eyes focused firmly on the upcoming federal poll.&...

Interview: Fear & Greed's guide to the 2025 Budget

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a Budget light on reform, perhaps unsurprising since the government hadn't wanted to deliver one at all. But when Tropical Cyclone Alfred scupp...

Afternoon Report | ASX, budgets and leaks

25 Mar 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: Where does the government's money come from?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the federal budget where does the money come from? What is it spent on?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on bus...

Hardie’s $14b bid for US co; billions in budget handouts; Disney’s Snow White madness

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 25 March 2025 James Hardie bids $14 billion for a US building products company, and its share price gets hammered.  And more, including: ...

Interview: Is the ASX in trouble?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Hardie is set to merge with US giant AZEK, in a move that will see the new company’s primary listing on Wall Street, and a secondary listi...

Afternoon Report | $14b deal

24 Mar 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 ...

Budget deficits and handouts; Aussies head overseas; health insurance premiums surge

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 24 March 2025 The federal government set to hand down a budget with deficits for many years, and cost-of-living handouts for now.  And mor...

The Week Ahead | 24 March 2025

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A preview of the Federal Budget and monthly inflation figures, plus a review of last week's shock unemployment numbers.Sean Aylmer and Stephen Ko...

Interview: Overpriced stocks in a market pullback

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the ASX recently entering correction territory - albeit briefly - there were plenty of calls to buy the dip. But that's not so simple when plenty...

Sunday feature: Inside the fickle world of startup investing

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Michele Romanow, co-founder of ClearCo Original air date: October 4, 2021 Original description: Michele Romanow started her first business...

The Weekend Edition | 22-23 March 2025

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More tariff battles, the soaring price of gold, unemployment numbers, WiseTech's slap on the wrist for Richard White, and so much more. Sean Aylm...

Afternoon Report | Markets, grocers and deals

21 Mar 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 ...

Job losses but no rate cut; Australia-US drug wars; Starbucks fined $50m for spilt tea

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 21 March 2025 More than 50,000 jobs were lost last month but that doesn’t mean the Reserve Bank is rushing to cut interest rates.  A...

Interview: 53,000 job loss 'not as bad as it seems'

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The labour market lost 53,000 jobs last month, in the sharpest fall in employment since December 2023. But a decline in the participation rate meant t...

Afternoon Report | Market, IPOs and the Fed

20 Mar 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 happens when a stock goes ex-dividend?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Mark asks: Plenty of stocks are going ex-dividend at the moment. What exactly does it mean and is it better to buy before or after the date t...

WiseTech slaps White on the wrist; 2024 hottest on record; tennis stars takes on authorities

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 20 March 2025 An internal report into WiseTech Global founder Richard White is damning of his behaviour, but fails to recommend any drastic a...

Interview: Gold has passed $3k. VanEck thinks it can keep going

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold is having a record breaking run right now, with the price of the precious metal surging well past $US3,000 an ounce. Gold has long been seen as a...

Afternoon Report | Gold glitters

19 Mar 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 ...

Chalmers: limited election handouts; Aust $1b woman; BYD’s 5 min charger

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 19 March 2025 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers blasts Donald Trump’s tariffs and warns there’s few new big spending initiatives to...

Interview: Investing in REITS, from surging data centres to an office revival

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The property sector is one very mixed bag. From booming data centres, to the struggling residential space, the outlook for the sector is somewhat inco...

Afternoon Report | Markets, gold and AUD

18 Mar 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 determines the traded price of an ETF?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Brian asks: What determines the traded price of an ETF? I assume stock prices are set by supply and demand, but does an ETF buy and sell its ...

Pollies take aim ahead of election; airport income surges; new look for $5 note

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 18 March 2025 The political temperature is heating up with the government and opposition trading barbs over polls, unions and the GST.  A...

Interview: Declining trust paints a bleak picture for Australia

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer paints a fairly bleak picture with a jump in people worried they are being lied to by government, business leaders ...