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The latest Roy Morgan Trust Survey has Bunnings at the top of the most-trusted list. But once again, Woolworths and Coles are our most distrusted companies. How do the supermarket giants regain our trust? Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang discuss our most trusted and distrusted brands, and why trust is so important to a company. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join the team as they answer question...

Inflation, interest rates and a huge week for the PM on the global stage. 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. Miners help ASX climb 0.2pc US imposes pharma tariff Qantas mayday landing Visa warns on RBA fee cuts Trump tees up TikTok deal Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 26 September 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for Australia to be part of the UN Security Council and emphasises the need for climate change action in his inaugural speech to the United Nations.  And more, including: An internal investigation by Premier Investments allegedly uncovers a culture of serious misconduct, ranging from absenteeism to potential bribery. Macquarie to...

We all know the value of AI in automating tasks, speeding up processes, and even improving customer services through chatbots and the like. But where to from here? AI can do a lot more than just automation, and for small businesses, it could be a game changer - as long as you know how to use it. James Bergin, Executive General Manager of Technology Research and Advocacy at Xero, talks to Sean Aylm...

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 Hastie shuts down leadership talk Youth crime surges in Victoria Qantas unveils new jets Trump claims UN sabotage Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 25 September 2025 Inflation rises but not enough to take rate cuts off the agenda.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gets his meeting with Donald Trump at the end of a raucous UN General Assembly.  Optus appoints an investigator into last week’s triple-zero failure. Bunnings tops the latest trust rankings. What people really use ChatGPT for Join our fre...

The price of gold keeps setting new records. So how high can it go? And in a week where we’ve seen gold, iron ore, uranium, copper and lithium all climb - what’s the outlook for commodities? Sean Aylmer speaks to Vivek Dhar. Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answe...

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 slumps Super Retail settles dispute Chalmers eyes tax red tape Trump attacks at UN Kimmel returns after suspension Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 24 September 2025 Myer’s share price tumbles 25 per cent as the once leading retailer’s profit takes a dive.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s speech supporting Palestinian statehood triggers an internal split.  US comedian Jimmy Kimmel is back on air.  Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says climate denialism is alive and well.&nbs...

As the economy starts to improve, most of the discretionary retailers are picking up too. But not all of them - yesterday department store Myer announced a 30pc drop in profit, sending its share price down 25pc. So what's gone wrong for Myer, and why are other retailers surging when it's going backwards? Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery...

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 Albanese snubbed by Trump Push for weight-loss subsidy Officer charged over arrest Trump warns on paracetamol Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 23 September 2025 The Reserve Bank governor gives an upbeat assessment of the local economy but warns international pressures lurk.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questions whether Optus boss Stephen Rue should keep his job.  Australia formally recognises the Palestinian state.  Investors take big bets on the share prices of big tech companies falling...

Millions of Australians are approaching retirement. And as they do, their priorities around investing and superannuation change. There's a lot of myths and misconceptions, and unfortunately, a lot of mistakes are made as well. Derek Gascoigne is a certified financial planner and the State Manager of Advice at UniSuper. He joins Sean Aylmer to talk through the top myths and mistakes made by retiree...

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. Commodities help ASX rise RBA flags house price lift Coalition support slumps Canva’s profits examined Charlie Kirk memorial Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 22 September 2025 US politicians put pressure on the Albanese government over plans to recognise Palestinian statehood.  And more, including: The boss of Optus explains what happened last week during the triple zero outage that caused at least three deaths.  The spring selling season soars.  Has the government found a buyer for Rex Airlines?  Australia’s population...

Last week, RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter said the central bank is getting closer to achieving its dual mandate of a strong jobs market and having inflation under control. Are we entering the goldilocks zone? And how hard is to stay there? Also looking to the week ahead: monthly inflation figures, and RBA Governor Michele Bullock and team head to Canberra. Michael Thompson is joined by economist...

After a big week in which Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air, the New York Times was sued for $15 billion, and Donald Trump threatened to tell Anthony Albanese about an ABC journalist, we ask - is media freedom under attack? Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own...

US interest rate cuts, the war on inflation almost won, a new emissions target from the government, the $30 billion Santos deal collapsing, and Trump's visit with the King - there's no shortage of huge stories for this week's competition. 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: http...

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 for the week Trump meeting in doubt ASIC chair to finish REX buyer? Nvidia-Intel deal Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 19 September 2025 The federal government reduces its commitment to cut carbon emissions, triggering criticism from all sides.  And more, including: The local jobs market weakens, offering more promise of interest rate cuts in coming months.  A Donald Trump appointee influences US broadcaster ABC to cancel the Jimmy Kimmel show.  Macquarie Group reportedly discussed merging wi...

Nearly half of working-age Australians lack a financial retirement plan. Only 37% feel confident making financial decisions, and One-third of Millennials and one-quarter of Boomers expect to retire with a mortgage. These are some of the key findings of Vanguard's new How Australia Retires report. Sean Aylmer speaks with Daniel Shrimski , Managing Director at Vanguard Australia, about how Australia...

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 day on markets New 2035 climate target Kmart rebuked over facial recognition Tesla rolls out self-driving in Australia King Charles backs AUKUS  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Thursday 18 September 2025 It’s been a frantic 24 hours in politics, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signing an alliance with Papua New Guinea, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley giving a major economic speech, and Donald Trump berating an Australia journalist, threatening to talk to Albanese about him.  And more, including: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company pulls its $36b bid for Santo...

Larry Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world last week when the share price of Oracle, the company he founded, jumped 43 per cent in one day.  Oracle has been around for decades, but it's not a household name - unlike the companies started or run by Ellison's rivals on the ultra-wealthy list (think Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta). Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, for a l...