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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 sold off Cash flow problems Rare earths win Tassie poll Pharma tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Anthony Albanese in China meeting President Xi Jinping, I wanted to ask: How reliant are we on China? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn , Instagram or Facebook ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omny...

Wednesday 16 July 2025 Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President XI Jinping, and the two stress the need to not let global trade turbulence derail the Canberra-Beijing relationship. And more, including: Reserve Bank wants to overhaul the payments system The local sharemarket closes at a record high Australians are changing the way they shop Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss...

This week we heard that the Australian Bureau of Statistics has chosen 60,000 homes to take part in a test census, to make sure the real event next year runs without incident. For the first time, it will include questions about sexual orientation and gender for people over 16. Hari Hara Priya Kannan, Chief Data Scientist for The Demographics Group talks to Sean Aylmer about why we do a census, and...

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 closing high Bradfield dispute Keating invite Sentiment rising Trump’s Russia threat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given all the noise around Trumps’s tariff policies, which countries stand to suffer most? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn , Instagram or Facebook ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com...

Tuesday 15 July 2025 The Albanese government claims it can reach home building targets, after Treasury advice said it’s unlikely. And more, including: Bitcoin surges, hitting a new record Bureau of Statistics readies for the next census Measle cases surge in the United States Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week...

Advice leaked from Treasury yesterday shows that the federal government's goal of 1.2 million homes over the next five years is unlikely to be achieved. Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) talks to Sean about where the construction sector is up to, and what it needs from government, banks and others. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnys...

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. Gold outperforms DroneShield surge Abacus bid South32 warning EU-US spat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and  Stephen Koukoulas dissect the RBA's surprise decision to keep rates on hold last week. They also discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 14 July 2025 PM Anthony Albanese starts his Chinese trip with trade policy, Taiwan, iron ore and tourism at the top of the agenda. And more, including: Preliminary auction clearance rate stays solid Donald Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the EU Air India crash preliminary findings released Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They...

Donald Trump has begun imposing his Liberation Day tariffs on friends and foes alike. Damien Hennessy, Investment Director at Zenith Investment Partners joins Sean Aylmer to talk about what investors should make of these new tariffs, and how they should respond. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest : Chris Cuffe Original air date : November 12, 2024 Original description : Chris Cuffe AO is one of the most well-known investors in Australia, having led large companies and funds during a stellar career. But he's also one of our most prominent philanthropists. Chris speaks to Sean Aylmer about how Third Link Investment Managers has donated almost $22m in fees to charity, and why he was ins...

Tarriff letters, the RBA's surprise decision, an ancient city in Peru - Adam Lang and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Diana Mousina (Deputy Chief Economist at AMP) 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. ASX flat Bitcoin hits new record PM heads to China Trump’s Aussie pick Tariff threat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a risk to being overinvested in Australian equities? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/list...

Friday 11 July 2025 Despite the global tariff wars, Nvidia tops $US4 trillion in value while Bitcoin hits a new record. And more, including: Pro Medicus goes from strength to strength Nine Entertainment wins big from the State of Origin Europe’s top human rights court delivers damning judgments against Russia Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of Ho...

Rugby union in Australia has been in decline in recent years, with financial woes and dwindling broadcast audiences putting a dent the sport’s reputation. And while it may be turning a corner, it might still be a bold decision for a business to go all-in on the code - becoming the naming rights sponsor for the Super Rugby Pacific Men’s and Women’s Competitions. Vincent Nair is 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. Large caps lead the way PBS non-negotiable CFMEU claims Copper tariffs Missing surfer found Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the difference between a retail investor and an institutional investor - and who gets the better deal? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Find out more...

Thursday 10 July 2025 BHP, Rio Tinto, CSL and other Australian companies set to be hit in the latest round of Trump tariffs. And more, including: Qantas says stolen data is yet to be released by hackers. Life insurers warn on what growing mental health claims will mean for premiums. The near 1,000 year old Bayeux Tapestry returns home. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the...

After a fairly lean period, it feels like the M&A market is bouncing back nicely with a number of deals announced this year. Headline deals include a consortium from the Middle-east bidding for Santos and James Hardies’ purchase of Azek in the US. There’s also a US group potentially buying online real estate portal Domain and a bunch of deals, or at least rumoured deals, in the sma...

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 Lifestyle tumbles Telix win G8 cameras Trumps’ wrath Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the multiplier effect? And why is it good for economic growth? Join Sean Aylmer & Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  or  Facebook ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/li...

Wednesday 9 July 2025 Reserve Bank has shocked markets by not cutting interest rates, but Governor Michelle Bullock indicates a cut is on the way And more, including: Anthony Albanese says Australia has not given up on negotiating tariffs Unions win a test case against BHP on wage laws Elon Musk’s political aspirations send Tesla’s share price tumbling Join our free daily newsletter he...