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Friday 7 November 2025 The annual bill for public servants across the country hits $250 billion.  National Australia Bank’s annual profit gets the thumbs down from investors.  Microsoft to refund millions of dollars after allegations it duped Australian customers.  A treasure trove of Jim Morrisson songs and poetry found in remote Tasmania is returned to the singer’s est...

Australia’s second largest lender, NAB, reported its full year earnings yesterday, making a cash profit of $7.1 billion, slightly lower than the previous year. Sean Aylmer speaks to NAB CEO Andrew Irvine about the outlook for interest rates, competition in the business banking market, the goal of being the 'Toyota of banking', and what it's like running a big bank. Join our  free daily...

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, led by miners Breville, Amcor, Tabcorp, Seven update Qantas chair faces scrutiny over workload Banks warned on WFH Engine fell off Kentucky plane Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listene...

Thursday 6 November 2025 Equities, crypto currencies and gold sell off as investors re-assess the outlook for risk and interest rates.  ASIC boss Joe Longo warns that private credit faces new rules if it doesn’t clean up its act.  Goodman Group warns on the surge in AI related infrastructure.  US polls show voters are tiring of Donald Trump.  How smartwatch data and AI ar...

There are about 650,000 self-managed super funds in Australia, looking after more than $1 trillion in retirement funds. And that number is growing. Individuals and their trustees are increasingly confident about looking after their own money as they head towards retirement. But holding a SMSF isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Away from investing your money, there are rules aroun...

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. Tech stocks weigh on ASX Medibank acquires clinic network Woodside warns Australia is losing competitiveness Cargo plane crash in Kentucky Dick Cheney dies at 84 Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fea...

Wednesday 5 November 2025 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, with little clear direction about whether there’ll be any more rate cuts.  The corporate regulator, ASIC, criticises private credit players in a benchmark review of financial markets.  The federal government will force electricity suppliers to provide three free hours of energy to households each day.  M...

Yesterday the RBA left interest rates on hold, with many economists still tipping another cut next year. But as Warren Hogan - Managing Director of EQ Economics, and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank - explains to Sean Aylmer, there has been a major shift in Australia's demographics that mean our economic models are no longer accurate. As a result, the next move in rates might be up, not down. Join ou...

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. RBA holds steady Market dips 0.9pc Cup day in Australia Netflix hit with $100 million Aussie content quota Amazon’s $US38 billion OpenAI deal Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed...

Tuesday 4 November 2025 The Reserve Bank board meets as signs emerge of a slowdown in the economy, notwithstanding inflation is still too high.  Westpac announces a lower profit as it struggles to win share in the mortgage market.  Optus starts taking back control of its operations following the triple zero outage.  The climate change crisis within the coalition escalates, with memb...

The Wall Street tech giants are surging following earnings announcements in recent days. The Magnificent 7 – Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, owner of Google, Meta and Tesla now comprise more than one-third of the S&P500. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about the tech giants' results, and the two companies that he thought outperformed the others. Th...

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 climbs DroneShield’s mysterious contract Australia Post brings in Bain Auction market quiets for Cup week Hanson, Rinehart and Trump’s Gatsby party Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win F...

Monday 3 November 2025 House prices rise at their fastest pace in more than two years.  Wall Street’s tech titans surge as their dominance of the S&P500 grows.  The federal coalition heads for a stoush over climate policy.  Warren Buffett leaves a record cash pile of $US382 billion for his successor Two Aussie hotels make the list of the world’s top 50 places to stay...

The RBA board meets today and tomorrow, with hopes of an interest rate cut dashed by last week's shock inflation figures. But there's plenty more coming up too in a bumper week for the economy. Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

 This week, shares in Domino's shot up after a report that Bain considering a bid for the struggling pizza company. Domino's denied the report - but the column that printed it has a reputation for accurate reporting.  Sean Aylmer worked for many years as a business journalist, including at The Australian Financial Review. He reveals what goes on behind the scenes, and how companies use t...

An inflation shock, the US & Chinese presidents meet, James Hardie's chair dumped, and WiseTech raided. It's been a massive week for business news, and plenty of fodder for the Weekend Edition. 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: h...

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 flat ANZ flags $1.1 billion profit hit Liberals soften stance on net zero ResMed expands US manufacturing Prince Andrew stripped of royal titles Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed...

Friday 31 October 2025 Shareholders dramatically oust the chair of James Hardie over its controversial $14 billion merger with a US building materials company.  Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping and promises to accelerate US nuclear testing.  Coles records much faster sales growth than archrival Woolworths.  Nvidia becomes the first company to be valued at $US5 trillion Bunnings and Kma...

IMAX is more than just very, very big screens. It's a film production company, providing everything from cameras to the post-production services to some of the world's greatest filmmakers. Giovanni Dolci, Chief Commercial Officer at IMAX Corporation, joins Michael Thompson in the studio to talk about the business of movies and the ongoing resilience of the industry. Join our  free daily newsl...

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. Retailers dumped Senate battle MinRes surges Corporate update US rate cut Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch!  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.co...

This week, Fear & Greed partnered with legal tech group Clio at its Innovate Legal 2025 conference. The summit focused on practical innovation in the legal industry, focusing on bold ideas and insights for the rapidly evolving profession.  As part of the conference, Sean Aylmer spoke to Clio founder Jack Newton, and founder of Scalable Law, Caralee Fontenele, about the importance of data...

Thursday 30 October 2025 Hot inflation dashes hopes of an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day next week.  Woolworths sales disappoint, though the supermarket’s outlook is improving.  Both Microsoft and Apple pass $USS4 trillion in market capitalisation.  The federal government is under fire over a lack of new social housing. Social media companies get creative finding ways...

Australia's super sector has grown to a whopping $4.3 trillion. And with that comes a significant amount of 'soft power', according to the NSW Treasurer. Treasurer Daniel Mookhey joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about Australia's international investment opportunity, and the need to attract more global fund managers here as well, ahead of today's Sydney Investment Summit and tomorrow's Citi...

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 down 1pc on CPI shock Woolworths sales grow Morrison reignites net zero debate Cbus fined $23.5 million Hurricane Melissa heads for Cuba Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch!&...

Wednesday 29 October 2025 The corporate regulator and the AFP raid WiseTech Global’s headquarters investigating claims of insider trading. Domino’s share price surges on the back of speculation that PE giant Bain is stalking the struggling pizza group.  It’s CPI day in Australia – where we could find out whether or not the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates next week...