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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 ...

Afternoon Report | Markets, politics and China

17 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 ...

ASX set to rise following Wall Street bounce; PM mulls Ukraine troops; welfare payments rise

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 17 March 2025 The local share market set to open much higher after tumbling ten per cent in four weeks, as Wall Street recovers somewhat. ...

The Week Ahead | 17 March 2025

16 Mar 2025

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: How five years changed property forever

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago the pandemic hit, and the property market dipped almost immediately. But then it took off, starting a wild rollercoaster ride. Tim Lawl...

Sunday feature: It ain't easy being an ethical social media platform

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Original air date: October 25, 2022 Original description: Social media can be an unpleasant place for both users and advertisers. WeAre8 aims to chang...

The Weekend Edition | 15-16 March 2025

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...

Afternoon Report | Ukraine, GST, ASX

14 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 ...

Five years on from COVID; power prices to surge; ISS astronauts trip home delayed

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 14 March 2025 Five years on from COVID, house prices and the sharemarket are up 40pc and interest rates remain near 12 year highs. But are we b...

Interview: The 'male ego' in business is putting investors at risk

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Workplace culture and governance is front of mind for many investors, particularly after headlines about governance at WiseTech Global and the cultura...

Afternoon Report | Investors sell

13 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 is all the gold?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Steve asks: Been hearing non-stop about the gold price climbing. Everybody wants gold, everybody's buying it because it's safe - I get t...

ASX tumbles on tariff decision; ASIC chases big super; Buffett proves he’s the best

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 13 March 2025 The local share market tumbles on the back of Washington’s decision to not allow exemptions from tariffs, for Australian ...

Interview: "This could be a $100 billion business"

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life360 has to be one of the most interesting companies on the ASX, describing itself as Australia’s #1 family safety and location sharing app. ...

Afternoon Report | Market sell-off on tariff news

12 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 ...

US recession fears hits markets; consumer confidence jumps; Disney+ sports push

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 12 March 2025   Global equity markets sell off on fears of a recession in the United States. And more, including: Consumer sentiment i...

Interview: How do you invest in an on-again, off-again market?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump’s tariffs, the threat of an all-out trade war, and the risk of a US recession, are giving investors whiplash.Tim Hext runs the Gove...

Afternoon Report | Housing, markets and naval collisions

11 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: How are small caps handling the turmoil?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Erica asks: With all the turmoil in markets, how are smaller companies performing compared to bigger companies?Join Sean Aylmer & Mi...

US giant bids for Star; Bitcoin tumbles; Bridgestone invents tyres that don’t burst

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 11 March 2025 An American gaming giant makes a last minute bid for Star Entertainment.  And more, including: Bitcoin tumbles towards $US...

Interview: Trump, Ukraine, China and our own federal election, all in one year

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to remember a more volatile time in recent history, with the US imposing tariffs on trade partners, financial markets reeling, the US and Eu...

Afternoon Report | Floods, Turnbull and tariffs

10 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 ...

Alfred’s destruction, PM buoyed by WA election, tough time for bank stocks

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 10 March 2025 Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred causes flooding, damage to infrastructure, and a multi-billion-dollar cleanup bill.  And more, in...

The Week Ahead | 10 March 2025

09 Mar 2025

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: The best explanation of private credit you'll hear

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a surge of interest in private credit as investors go in search of higher returns. We've talked a lot about private credit, but not a lot...

Sunday feature: An investing guide for each generation

08 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 | 08-09 June 2025

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgr...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

07 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 ...

Star Entertainment finds a saviour; Alfred heads towards Qld; good news for chippies

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 7 March 2025 Star Entertainment has reportedly been thrown a short term rescue package by one of its major shareholders, staving off administra...

Interview: Afterpay was bought for $39b. Here's where it's at now.

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Afterpay was one of the pioneers of the buy now, pay later sector, and was purchased in 2022 by Block for an incredible $39 billion. Katrina Konstas, ...

Afternoon Report | Dividends and deals

06 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: How did unregulated cryptos get on the ASX?

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Tammy asks: When or how did crypto form part of the value of the stock exchange?I am curious as to how this asset has been able to become par...

USA, China face off; local economy grows at best pace in two years; Cyclone Alfred looms

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 6 March 2025 The governments of the world’s two biggest economies, the USA and China, provide their outlooks for 2025 as global trade w...

Interview: "Sign of an economy not working as well as it could be"

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's economy grew last quarter at its fastest pace since the pandemic. But one number within the national accounts might have the Reserve Bank ...

Afternoon Report | Tariff troubles

05 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 ...

Ag production heads to $100b; retail rises but no rate cut; Citi’s trillion dollar mistake

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 5 March 2025 The value of agricultural production in Australia heads towards $100 billion, but the shadow of tariffs looms large.  And ...

Interview: Melbourne leads property revival in time for campaign chaos

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The decline in the property market didn’t last long. After just three months, prices are rising again - and the recovery is being led by Melbour...

Afternoon Report | Markets, cyclones and Trump

04 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: Why is low inflation so bad?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Sam asks: I heard you talking about the RBA's warning on inflation being too low if they didn't cut rates. I get the impact of high inflation...

Shareholders $27b in dividends, Whyalla Steelworks leaks money, Prada set to buy Versace

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 4 March 2025 Shareholders are set to receive nearly $27bn in dividends at the end of a mediocre reporting season.  And more, including: ...

Interview: Star is on the brink of collapse. It happens.

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Star Entertainment Group is facing a very uncertain future. But if it does go under, it wouldn't be the first large listed company to fail.Damon Calla...

Afternoon Report | Markets rise

03 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 ...

Markets nervous over Trump, tariffs; house prices pick up; fed poll speculation

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 3 March 2025 Global markets react nervously to the US-Europe showdown and prospect of tariffs, with riskier assets, including the Aussie dollar...

The Week Ahead | 3 Mar 2024

02 Mar 2025

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: Is the Magnificent 7's golden run over?

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The companies that powered a 54% surge on Wall Street over the past two years dipped into correction territory last week, led by a major slump in Tesl...

Sunday feature: Celebrity CEOs and the cult of personality

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Damon Kitney Original air date: February 13, 2024 Original description: Late advertising and media veteran Harold Mitchell was - by all account...

The Weekend Edition | 1-2 Mar 2025

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

28 Feb 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 the ETF boom affect the stock market?

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jo asks: "Recently you told us that ETFs are at an all time high and exchange-traded funds are set to have more than $300bn in funds under ma...

Qantas profit & Virgin-Qatar deal take off; Coles beats Woolies; BP dumps green plans

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 28 February 2025 Qantas reports a sharp jump in profit, thanks to Jetstar, as the government green-lights Qatar’s investment in Virgin.&n...

Interview: Productivity drops as workers demand more than cash

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Productivity in the workplace has dropped sharply in the last 12 months, with employees saying they're being asked to do more with less. Kylie Gr...

Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher

27 Feb 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 ...

Magnificent 7 tech stocks stumble, inflation hits target, White returns as king of Wisetech

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 27 February 2025 The Magnificent 7 tech stocks slump, led by Tesla, and cryptos are losing their shine. And more, including: Inflation print...

Interview: "Drill baby drill" - what Trump 2.0 means for Woodside

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Woodside Energy has a lot of oil and gas interests around the world, including some major projects in the US. Meg O'Neill, CEO of Woodside, talks abou...

Afternoon Report | Profit bonanza

26 Feb 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 ...

Investors fear ASX sell-off; Domino’s first loss in 20 years; Trump sides with Russia over Europe

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 26 February 2025 Investors grow increasingly nervous about the outlook for the share market on the back of mixed earnings results and volati...

Interview: Domain sale could give Nine a "$1 billion war chest"

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Nine Entertainment announced its half-year results, with a jump in its subscription businesses and an increase in revenue, but a sharp drop ...

Afternoon Report | Earnings surprises

25 Feb 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 haven't we gone cashless?

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lisa asks: You mentioned on the podcast that the RBA Governor has committed to keeping cash in the economy, even though fewer people are...

WiseTech in crisis; Coalition ahead in polls; petrol, diesel sales hit record

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 25 February 2025 One of the market darlings of recent years, WiseTech Global, is in crisis after four independent directors, including the cha...

Interview: GyG was 2024's biggest IPO, but investors are hammering it

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guzman y Gomez was the biggest float of 2024, but after announcing its half-year results last week it's copped a hammering from investors. But co-CEO ...

Afternoon Report | Earnings ramp up

24 Feb 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 ...

RBA boss dampens rate cut hopes, ALP & coalition spend on health; Guzman hammered

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 24 February 2025 Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock hints that the next cut in interest rates could be some way off.  And more, including: ...

The Week Ahead | 24 Feb 2024

23 Feb 2025

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: How Bunnings and Kmart have been key to Wesfarmers' growth

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Wesfarmers announced a jump in revenue and sales, largely thanks to the performance of its Bunnings and Kmart businesses. Today’s inte...

Sunday feature: When companies collapse, this man gets the call

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Mark Mentha Original air date: October 18, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Mark Mentha, co-founder of KordaMentha.  ...

The Weekend Edition | 22-23 Feb 2025

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | $2.7b bid for Domain

21 Feb 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 the ABS know if I'm employed or not?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Rachel asks: Something that's always bugged me about unemployment data. How do they know who's actually employed? Is it based on tax rec...

Jobs, jobs, jobs; $2.4b to save Whyalla steelworks; iPhone launches new cheap model

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 21 February 2025 There are plenty of jobs for everyone, it seems, which is good news for workers but it probably pushes out the next interest r...

Interview: BHP's CFO on the Big Australian's $8b profit

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BHP this week turned in a disappointing underlying profit of $8 billion for the second half of last year, off lower iron ore exports due to reduced st...

Afternoon Report | Super Thursday on the ASX

20 Feb 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 ...

Property green shoots; NAB profit sends shares tumbling; KFC leaves Kentucky

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 20 February 2025 There’s life yet in the local property sector, with data centres, retail and office blocks finding investor favour.&nb...

Interview: What uncertainty, interest rates and tariffs mean for SMEs

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's interest rate cut was a dose of good news for homeowners, and for many businesses too. But for SMEs the positivity may be short-lived.Patr...

Afternoon Report | Earnings bonanza

19 Feb 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 ...

Don’t expect another rate cut, BHP’s disappointing $8b profit; middle managers uncool

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 19 February 2025 The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates for the first time in four years, but don’t hold your breath for another reducti...

Interview: Why CBA still thinks we could see a May rate cut

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board cut interest rates by 25 basis points, the first cut since 2020.But RBA Governor Michele Bullock has warned not to re...

Afternoon Report | Rate cut, BHP disappoints

18 Feb 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: Who loses from an interest rate cut?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Howard asks: There are winners and losers from an interest rate cut. I get that anyone with a home loan would benefit from a reduction. ...

Bankers, pollies pressure RBA; steelmaker welcomes US tariffs; over-crowded skyways

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 18 February 2025 Bankers, politicians and investors put pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of today’s interest rate decision.  And ...

Interview: What a rate cut would mean for home loans & house prices

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to reduce the official cash rate today.Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about ...

Afternoon Report | Results bonanza

17 Feb 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 ...

RBA board meets, Dutton threatens insurers, JD Vance stuns Europe

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monday 17 February 2025 The Reserve Bank board meets this week with most economists expecting a rate cut tomorrow afternoon.  And more, including...

The Week Ahead | 17 Feb 2024

16 Feb 2025

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: Three themes of reporting season & why they matter

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reporting season is in full swing, and last week we saw results from a host of big Australian companies, including Commonwealth Bank, JB hifi and CSL....

Sunday feature: A step-by-step guide to dealing with a crisis

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Carden Calder Original air date: November 21, 2023 Original description: From the outage at Optus to the rolling problems at Qantas, corporate ...

The Weekend Edition | 15-16 Feb 2025

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find ...

Afternoon Report | Markets higher

14 Feb 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 will tariffs affect the average Australian?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Locky asks: How do we expect the goings-on in international trade to affect the average Australian? Should middle class punters that hold a j...

ASX record as Chemist Warehouse trades, fed independents show muscle, profit wrap

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday 14 February 2025 The local sharemarket hits a record high as Chemist Warehouse joins the bourse.  And more, including: The federal indepe...

Interview: Pro Medicus shares are up 1000% in 5 years. Here's why.

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pro Medicus is one of the most interesting companies on the ASX - and one of the best performing stocks, having risen around 1,000% in the last five y...

Afternoon Report | ASX hits new high

13 Feb 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 ...

CBA $5b profit; ASX hits new record; feds get busy on home lending, REX

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday 13 February 2025 Commonwealth Bank announced a bumper profit and dividend.  And more, including: The local share market closes at an al...

Interview: CBA boss Matt Comyn on profit, rate cuts & tariffs

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Commonwealth Bank yesterday announced a profit of $5.13b for the six months to the end of December. CBA's Chief Executive Matt Comyn speaks to Au...

Afternoon Report | ASX new closing high

12 Feb 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 ...

CSL, Macquarie profits; PM hopeful on US tariff exemption; banana, sugar prices to rise

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 12 February 2025 Two of the country’s biggest companies report profits – and one pleases while the other disappoints.  Pri...

Interview: The best explanation of Trump economics you'll hear

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This interview went in an unexpected direction. What started as a look at the AI boom, and whether it's a repeat of the internet explosion of the 90s,...

Afternoon Report | CSL, Macquarie profits

11 Feb 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 difference between net profit and underlying profit?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Liam asks: We hear companies talking about net profit and underlying profit - but what's the difference? And yes, I've googled it before...

25pc US tariff to hit locals; investors not impressed with JB HiFi; new WiseTech claims

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday 11 February 2025 Some of Australia’s biggest companies are in the firing line after Donald Trump imposes across the board 25pc tariffs o...