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Monday 11 August 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects calls to impose sanctions on Israel.  And more, including: Auction clearance rates ease as homebuyers wait for the RBA to cut rates.  Temu and Guzman y Gomez take Australia by storm.  Optus faces legal action over its 2022 cyber attack.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejects US President Donald Trump’s...

Will the Reserve Bank cut interest rates tomorrow? Today Sean is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  for a look at what the Reserve Bank board will do tomorrow, as well as the upcoming wages and labour force data (which - unfortunately for the RBA - straight  after  the decision on rates). Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they an...

Australia seems to be punching above its weight on innovative biotech companies, from cultivated meat to printing human cells. Why? Today Michael Thompson is joined by Stefan von Imhof from alternative investing platform  Alts.co  to look at why Australia's outperforming in biotech. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on bus...

This was the week where we officially started living in a tariff world. It was also the week where one state proposed legislating work-from-home rights. Plus newspapers got a lifeline, and the nation's creatives are up in arms over AI. 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:/...

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 dips but strong week Mike Cannon-Brookes ‘not going anywhere’ Israel to occupy Gaza Trump throws Fed curveball New ChatGPT model launches Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In the last few years there’s been a huge rise in demand for electric vehicles in Australia. But at the same time, plenty of people still have questions: are there enough charging stations, can I get from point A to point B on a single charge, and is the infrastructure keeping up with demand? David Tan, Product Manager at Volkswagen Group Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the future of E...

Friday 8 August 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports the idea of legislated WFH privileges.  And more, including: The corporate regulator is close to agreeing to allowing a competitor to the Australian Stock Exchange.  A Western Australian prospector strikes it rich while filming a YouTube tutorial.  The government buys into a listed lithium stock. Prize money for the US Te...

The US is imposing tariffs, and our economy is so slow that the RBA is expected to slash rates - but the ASX is soaring. Why? Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Find o...

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 flat Rio cuts sick leave Trade balance jumps AMP results Treasury research Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 7 August 2025 Today, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls on Australians to welcome AI as an enabler, not a disrupter, in the economy.  And more, including: The ASX hits an all time high.  Telco TPG’s share price tumbles after the stock exchange mixes up its name with an American PE group.  An Australian music legend dies Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway is go...

This week, Australia's publishing rivals News Ltd and Nine did a deal that will see newspapers printed for the next five years. But how long can newspapers survive? Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Ins...

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. Banks lead the way News result Housing reform Domain approval Pharma tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller to find out everything he can about his world -from what it was like to be offered the role of a bank CEO, to what's surprised him about the job. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience, hosted by the Trans-Tasman Business Circle. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 6 August 2025 NBN Co will partner with US tech giant Amazon to offer satellite broadband to regional Australia. And more, including: The local share market closes at a record high There are signs emerging that the cost-of-living crisis across the country is easing. Australia’s most popular pollies, as judged by their social media followings, are revealed.  Elon Musk is awarded...

Is what going on in financial markets at the moment the same as usual - just noise to look through - or is it different this time around? Today Sean Aylmer is joined by Todd Hoare, Head of Public Markets at LGT Crestone. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in...

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. Rate stocks do well Rare earths deal Mitsubishi wins $10b defence contract Austal designation BP oil discovery Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 5 August 2025 An alleged Chinese spy has been arrested in Canberra, just as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrestles with the crisis in the Middle East.  And more, including: Resignations at the very top of Endeavour Group, owner of Dan Murphy’s, leaves the group rudderless, according to investors.  A record payout for sexual harassment in the workplace  The country&rs...

How does business feel about the Victorian government's plan to legislate the right to work from home? Today Sean Aylmer is joined by Adam Schwab, co-founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes - a vocal opponent of Premier Jacinta Allan's plan to legislate the right to work from home two days a week. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investi...

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 PM downplays roundtable Whyalla rescue Beach dividend boom Netanyahu horror Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Monday 4 August 2025 Global share markets are under pressure as US tariffs come into force.  And more, including: Victoria’s Allan government wants to legislate WFH.  House prices are on the rise.  The Productivity Commission’s radical plan to overhaul company tax rates.  Donald Trump sacks the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after disappointing emplo...

Why do economists and the Reserve Bank care so much about the construction sector?  Today Sean is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  for a look at the week ahead in the economy, including the importance of the construction sector, and why international trade figures might hold the key to the economy's weakness. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as th...

How does a musician make it in the age of Spotify? Musician Luke St James - part of the Fear & Greed team - joins Michael Thompson to talk about launching new music in the digital age. Luke's new single Summer Son is out now on Spotify , or wherever you get your music. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram...

Is an interest rate cut a sure thing? Why did the government backflip on its Youtube ban for kids? And what did we learn from Microsoft's stellar set of figures? Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with guest judge Tim Burrowes picking a winner in a fierce debate. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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 falls Trump tariffs Star crisis ResMed boost Apple surge Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Lynn asks: It's commonly said that the RBA's use of interest rates for monetary policy is a blunt tool which affects mortgage holders disproportionately. I've recently heard of an alternative: the Monetary Authority of Singapore manages monetary policy not by using interest rates.  Instead it lets the Singapore dollar rise or fall against the currencies of its main trading partners w...