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Friday 19 March 2021  Australia’s unemployment rate tumbles, putting pressure on governments and regulators to change their policy stances. Also today: The European Union gives the go-ahead to the AstraZeneca vaccine, saying its safe to use. Why people hoarded cash during the pandemic. And the very big downside of rising house prices. Plus an interview with John Stensholt, senior busine...

Sean Aylmer speaks to John Stensholt, business journalist and Lists Editor at The Australian, about The List: Australia's Richest 250, available in The Weekend Australian on March 20. John and Sean share their experiences of trying to verify the wealth reported in these lists. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 18 March 2021  The Commonwealth Bank enters the buy now, pay later sector, boosting competition and the winners should be consumers.  Also today: The vaccine booking system opens and is immediately swamped by people wanting a jab. Warnings that the next few months could be particularly tough for small businesses. And retailers say the good times are going to keep rolling. Plus a...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Mena Theodorou, co-founder of Coinstash, about investing in cryptocurrencies - the volatility, the risks, and what he makes of Elon Musk's backing of Bitcoin. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 17 March 2021  The federal government goes into battle over industrial relations, as the number of disputes hits decade lows. Also today: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks to Asia for the future of the UK. Debt levels for home-owners surge as property prices jump. And the story of the top 200 stock that’s up 800 per cent over the past year. And it’s not Afterpay...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Albert Kwok, Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager at Jennison Associates, about investing in emerging economies.  They look at where the opportunities lie, potential investment strategies, and examine China and India as leading examples of emerging markets. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 friendly future.  Also today: A swathe of European countries halt injecting the AstraZeneca vaccine. RBA Governor Philip Lowe calls data the oil of the 21st Century. And Woolworths reveals the two most in-demand online items during the pandemic....

Sean Aylmer speaks to Paddy Gregg, CEO of shipbuilder Austal, about the Australian company's success building vessels for clients around the world. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Mathias Cormann gets the top job at the OECD. Also today:   Labor re-elected in Western Australia in a demolition of the opposition.   New community cases of COVID in NSW and Queensland.   And the ASX proves the world’s best ove...

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead , where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too). Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 employment to rank countries on their recovery from the pandemic. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Pat Devlin, Director of Aruba South Pacific (a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company) about the next wave of technologies changing the way we work and connect.  It's your guide to 5G, Wifi-6 and the security challenges that come with always being connected. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the back of a big spending package from Canberra. BHP plans to reverse a decade long trend and take on employees, not contractors. And the head of ASIO warns about China’s influence in universities. Plus an interview with Monika Tu, founder and...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Monika Tu, Founder and Director of Black Diamondz Property Concierge, about her business selling high-end property, mostly to Australian-Chinese clients.  She also shares her forecast for the property market and the surprise response she's had to her latest $45-million listing. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: The federal government to pay 50 per cent of airfares to holiday destinations. Prime Minister Scott Morrison to join the leaders of the US, India and Japan to discuss China’s influence.   And one of the country’s largest coal f...

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 Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane.  John Sharp accuses of Qantas of acting like a bully by moving into regional routes unable to sustain two airlines. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 10 March 2021  Technology stocks in Australia and around the globe tumble, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in value.  Also today:   Business confidence in corporate Australia hits a decade high.   Insurer IAG suspends trading in its shares as the fallout from the collapse of finance group Greensill spreads.   And why caravan parks had their best summer...