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Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have still got a long way to go to rebuild trust with the Australian public, according to new research. And as they focus on each other, discount chains Aldi and Costco are gaining ground. Michael Thompson talks to Jeremy Barker, Managing Partner, OC&C Strategy Consultants Australia, about the Australian Retail Proposition Index 2025, which has ranked Co...

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. Huge moves on ASX Federal politics wrap Two killed in Cobar mine explosion Amazon to cut 30,000 jobs Hurricane Melissa hits Category 5 Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! ...

Tuesday 28 October 2025 The competition watchdog sues Microsoft, claiming it misled millions of customers into paying more for subscriptions to Office, in a case with major ramifications for big tech.  Unions launch a case to increase pay for under 21-years olds.  The US navy manages to lose to aircraft, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, within 30 minutes of each other.  Prime...

Small cap stocks have rebounded this year. So is 2025 the year of small caps (at last?) Andrew Mitchell, co-founder of Ophir Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in small cap, including three companies he likes. This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

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 Microsoft faces legal action Auctions ease Copper near record high Putin unveils new nuclear missile Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch!  Find out more: https...

Monday 27 October 2025 Economic conditions for small businesses are improving, but insolvency levels remain near record high levels.  Government negotiates with coalition and Greens for environmental legislation.  French authorities arrest two suspects over the Louvre break-in.  The average superannuation balance heads towards $200,000 with fewer older Australians relying on the age...

This week it's all about the September quarter inflation figures, which will likely be the deciding factor for the RBA on interest rates. Plus, the US Federal Reserve meets, and how much attention does an economist pay to earnings season on Wall Street? Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearand...

Remote working was a necessity during the pandemic, and since then, more people have embraced either working from home, or a hybrid arrangement. But what if you want to go completely remote - and work from the other side of the world? Sean Aylmer worked from a village in the south of France for six weeks. He talks with his Fear & Greed colleagues Michael Thompson and Adam Lang about what worke...

Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese sign a deal in the White House, Australia's housing market soars to new heights, gold takes a tumble, and AI's gamechanger moment. What a week. 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  for your chance to win Fear &amp...

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 lower Defence faces landmark class action RBA chief warns on housing, payments and quantum threat Former ANZ boss defends trader’s sacking Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada Join our free daily newslette...

Friday 24 October 2025 BHP treads a very fine line between selling iron ore to Beijing and working with the Trump White House.  The Reserve Bank pours cold water on hopes for a battery metals mining boom.  Aldi takes big strides in its battle against Woolworths and Coles.  The Super Retail board feels the wrath of shareholders Wild weather in New Zealand. Join our free daily newslet...

Matt Williams is the senior investment director at Aberdeen Investments, based out of the UK. He oversees emerging market equity funds… and believes emerging markets are back on the table for investors. During a brief visit to Australia, he talks to Sean Aylmer about why he likes emerging markets including Indonesia and Mexico. This is general information only, and you should seek advice ta...

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 AGM season Hastie defends Rudd White House demolition Russia sanctions Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch!  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystu...

Thursday 23 October 2025 Gold prices have their biggest tumble in 12 years, potentially hurting retail investors who have piled into the precious metal in recent weeks.  REX gets a new lease of life after being bought by a US based company which promises to keep flying to regional Australia. ChatGPT’s owner, Open AI, launches a new web browser to take on Google’s Chrome.  Hou...

House prices in Australia’s capital cities are rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years, according to Domain’s September Quarter House Price report, out today. Records are being set in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and Melbourne’s growth is re-accelerating. Michael Thompson talks to Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics at Domain. Join our  fre...

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 slumps 0.7pc Gold shock Sigma surges Rex rescue deal Trump–Putin talks collapse Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch!  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

The ASX hits a new record high on the back of the Anthony Albanese - Donald Trump $13 billion deal on rare earths and critical minerals.  The energy market operator says Australia’s energy transition is happening at pace.  One-in-three property markets across the country now has a median value of more than $1 million.  Apple’s share price surges as sales of the latest iP...

It seems almost every day we’re talking about a new record for the price of gold - traditionally, a safe haven asset when markets fall or investors are worried. But at the same time, sharemarkets are at or near record highs. Paul Miron, co-founder and fund manager at MSquared Capital, joins Sean Aylmer to talk about what he calls the “bizarre flood of liquidity into gold and growth ass...

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Tuesday 21 October 2025 Today, the US and Australia sign a rare earths deal following the overnight meeting of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump. Websites and apps hit by major Amazon Web Services outage The big spending independents in the last federal election mostly didn’t win their seats A warning about mis-labelled sunscreens.  Space debris lands in WA F...

There's no denying it: the AI revolution is well and truly here. But how does one of the sector's original founders see it evolving? And what does it mean for jobs, for business and for human creativity? Sean Aylmer is joined in studio by Ivan Zhao, founder of AI company Notion, and Victor Dominello, CEO of the Future Government Institute. Together they look at how the sector is changing, and the...

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. Markets Albanese lands in Washington Iron ore alliance talk US buyer for Rex Airlines Cargo jet crashes in Hong Kong Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 20 October 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to meet US President Donald Trump with China, critical minerals and AUKUS at the top of the agenda.  The federal government moves to crack down on illegal tobacco sales.  Australia becomes the third richest nation per capita, thanks to the housing market.  OpenAI to allow adults to generate erotic content. Large crowds acros...

This week we hear more from the RBA as well as key data out of China. But what should we be making of last week's surprise jump in unemployment - and what does it mean for interest rates? 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 information.

Picture this: you've got a colleague who's talking about you behind your back. Maybe they've stolen a client from you, or going out of their way to make your job difficult. Do you confront them? Complain to the boss? Report them to HR? Quit? Michael Thompson talks to Fear & Greed's Adam Lang - who is also a CEO and executive coach - about the best way to resolve workplace conflict. Fear &...