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From private credit to private equity, gold and real estate, alternatives are now playing a greater role in portfolio diversification. It's a story playing out in the US, where there is $US46 trillion in retirement savings, with about $17 trillion of that held in IRAs, or Individual Retirement Accounts.  Henry Yoshida , co-founder and CEO of  Rocket Dollar , joins Sean Aylmer to unpack w...

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 just a few minutes. ASX lower ahead of RBA meeting Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation Arnott’s gets cash injection Costello stopped Future Fund trip Japan, Australia condemn aircraft incident Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out mor...

This week, the Reserve Bank board meets. What will they make of last week's GDP figures, and the jump in household spending? Also this week: labour force data, and the crucial December meeting of the US Federal Reserve.  Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on busin...

Monday 8 December 2025 Some of Australia’s best known companies are among the worst performing stocks on the ASX200 over the past year, while the miners have been among the best in 2025.  Fear of rate hikes slams the local housing market.  The defence department warns Australians about unexploded bombs ahead of the holiday period.  Communications Minister Anika Wells under mor...

Most of us have had bosses who didn't quite live up to expectations. Today, the Fear & Greed make a list of the eight biggest mistakes managers make. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Insta...

Good news for the economy, a huge week in politics, and a few revelations that don't quite pass the pub test. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX finishes week higher Bruising IPO for Saluda Medical AGL walks away from Gippsland wind project Oprah endorses Australia’s social media ban Netflix in talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery Join our free daily newslett...

Friday 5 December 2025 Cigarettes and vapes cause the federal government, budget, health and crime headaches.  Household spending surges.  The federal government concedes it won’t hit its target for 1.2 new million homes by the end of the decade.  Spotify releases its most played artists and songs. Aussie tourist favourite Thailand relaxes rules around alcohol.  Join our...

Banks hold a unique position on the ASX - they dominate the list of the biggest companies on the bourse, but the game has changed.  Andrew Dale from ECP Asset Management joins Sean to unpack performance gaps across the majors, what’s driving the recovery stories, and the mix of banks he thinks offers the best medium-term exposure in a shifting market. This is general information only. S...

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 just a few minutes. ASX up, household spending surges Copper hits record high Whistleblower warning Chinese nationals found in remote WA Heatwave conditions Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See o...

Thursday 4 December 2025 The pace of economic growth picks up, dampening hopes of further rate cuts.  The boss of the Future Fund is under fire over a $20,000 bill for two international trips for his executive assistant.  Shoppers get in early to beat the Christmas rush.  2025 proves the year of contradictions in the property market. The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight M...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have exploded into Australia’s biggest retail moment — bigger than the post-Christmas sales, and now stretching across almost an entire month.  Michael Thompson talks to Stripe Australia / NZ Managing Director Karl Durrance about the extraordinary transaction volumes, why Sydney ranks among the world’s top cities for online spending, and how ret...

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 just a few minutes. Market climbs on GDP data Bad news for First Guardian Master Fund investors Bruce Lehrmann loses appeal SME activity picks up MH370 search to resume Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.c...

Wednesday 3 December 2025 In a very busy 24 hours for Canberra, the federal government launches its national AI plan, releases a report into jobs for mates and negotiates with the White House over drug costs.  Bond yields hit ten-month highs suggesting rate rises are coming.  Samsung launches its new tri-fold phone.  Google fined $55 million for anti-competitive behaviour, Blue-coll...

With Bitcoin swinging from record highs to sharp drops, investors are asking what’s next. Sean Aylmer speaks to John O’Loghlen, Managing Director of Coinbase Australia, for an insight into market flows, regulation, and whether a Fed change could spark the next rally. This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fe...

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes up Ex PWC chief suspended Accenture cops a whack Corporate Travel investigation Airbus flags defects Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Tuesday 2 December 2025 The federal government unveils the biggest overhaul of the Defence department in 50 years.  The medicines regulator warns of potential dire side effects of weight loss drugs.  Metcash says it has lost $340 million in cigarette sales because of the illegal tobacco market.  The ASX suffers another embarrassing outage. Consultancy group Accenture takes corporate...

The Aussie dollar has been oddly steady, but interest rate expectations are starting to shake things up.  NAB’s Ray Attrill explains to Sean Aylmer why commodities no longer drive the currency, and what needs to happen for the dollar to rise. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes down Eraring closure risks blackouts Woolies ramps up delivery offering US - Venezuela tensions Mistake dents Piastri's F1 title dream Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com....

Monday 1 December 2025 With just a month to go before the end of the year, the local share market is one of the worst performing major bourses for 2025.   National home values record a third consecutive monthly rise in price of one per cent.  The tax office to crack down on high-income professionals and tradies.  The federal government’s help to buy scheme kicks off this week....

A massive week ahead for the economy, headlined by GDP data, following a shock jump in inflation and a sharp rise in business investment: all signs point to interest rate cuts being a thing of the past. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economi...

Sean, Adam and Michael started Fear & Greed five and a half years ago, and have learnt a lot along the way. Today, they reflect on what's worked, what hasn't, and what they would do differently. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch vi...

Some shocks for the economy vs the theatre of Canberra's last sitting week, plus a mystery category for the ages.  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Woollies surges Final day of Parliament Star’s clean prospectus RBA surcharges Death toll rises in HK Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Friday 28 November 2025 Business investment ramps up as the economy picks up steam.  The banking regulator introduces new rules to dampen home lending.  Barnaby Joyce quits the Nationals.  Reports that almost half the Big Bash League – a domestic cricket series – will be up for sale. Confirmation that dogs, including chihuahuas, come from wolves. Join our free daily news...