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Friday 6 June 2025 The federal government closes in on doing a deal with the Greens over its controversial superannuation tax.  And more, including: Ocean and air temperatures jump sharply.  A vessel carrying hundreds of electric vehicles goes up in smoke after a battery fire in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.  Australia shifts from a trade surplus to a trade deficit with the US Do...

We talk a lot about the big four - but challenger banks are carving out their own place in the market, particularly when it comes to SME clients. Melos Sulicich, CEO of Bank of Sydney, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about the role of challenger banks, and why he says the regulatory environment favours the big four. Bank of Sydney works with Blue Chip Communication, a supporter of this pod...

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 Battery metals soar Virgin update Iron ore falls Trump-Putin talk Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Wesley asks: We believe in free markets. The Bond market sets interest rates. Forecasts are never correct. predictions of "wage price spirals " never materialise. Contradictory statements of "We are data driven, we don't see that in our model/forecast". And finally only reaching their mandate once in a decade of both core and headline in the target range. Why do we have the RBA? Join Sean...

Thursday 5 June 2025 Economic growth slows to a crawl putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates.  And more, including: The value of Australia’s biggest company, the Commonwealth Bank, pushes beyond $300 billion for the first time.  Virgin Australia set to list on the ASX.  Meta goes nuclear, as big tech searches for green energy sources. Elon Musk hammers Dona...

Economic growth came in lower than expected yesterday, putting more pressure on the RBA to cut rates at its next meeting. NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the economy, and why NAB is tipping three more rate cuts by the end of the year. 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. Eco growth weak Europe-Australia trade talks Teal wins final seat Westpac sued Dutch govt collapses Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 4 June 2025 Around 2.6m workers will receive 3.5pc more in their pay packet, pushing up real wages.  And more, including: The Reserve Bank warns about Donald Trump’s tariffs.  AI takes centre stage for major companies.  One undecided seat remains from the federal election. A truck crash releases 14m bees. Book your free ticket to Fear & Greed’s first ever l...

The pandemic reminded the world of the importance of vaccines, and demonstrated the extraordinary ability of health professionals to innovate. And the latest developments in medical technology are another giant leap forward. Needle-free vaccines might sound a little bit like science fiction - but clinical trials have shown it’s not just possible, but it can improve the effectiveness of a vac...

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. Treasury trouble Ag output jumps Treasury wine warning AUD jumps IDP plummets Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 3 June 2025 Soul Patts and Brickworks to merge creating a top 40 company on the ASX.  And more, including: Relations between Canberra and Washington worsen over defence spending.  Regional Australia beating the capital cities when it comes to house price growth.  Ukraine’s audacious attack on Russian military instalments. BYD told to stop discounting its electric vehic...

Geopolitics is evolving quickly. The US is putting pressure on Australia to increase defence spending to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. At the same time, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth is warning that a Chinese military attack on Taiwan ‘could be imminent.’ And in Europe, Ukraine has launched a major drone attack against Russian airfields, wiping out billions...

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 drops Farmer loans Bluescope jumps US default Bitcoin ETFs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 2 June 2025 The chance of further interest rate cuts increase with figures showing stagnation in retail spending and construction.  And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Trade Minister Don Farrell hit out at the Trump Administration over defence and new tariffs on steel and aluminium.  House prices rise across the country.  Wealth of Australia's richest 200...

This week, it's GDP data, house prices, household spending an international trade. Sean Aylmer and  Stephen Koukoulas  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.

Private credit is evolving. After a boom in this space in recent years, there’s now a rise in co-lending, where private credit providers are partnering with specialised lenders, catering to people who aren’t getting capital from traditional places like banks. MA Financial - which is a supporter of this podcast - recently signed a $US1.7b joint venture with US direct lender Monroe Capit...

HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on  APPLE ,  SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode #138 We’ve seen some extraordinary volatility in markets this year. So how do investors cope with huge market fluctuations and...

A big week for the economy, Donald Trump's tariff battle, huge news for Telstra and Woodside, and Elon Musk's competing priorities. 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. Book your free ticket  to Fear & Greed’s first ever live recording of the Weekend Edition in Sydney on Thursday...

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 rises Westpac changes One Nation win King’s message Trump tariff win Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is dollar cost averaging, and how does it work? 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/listener for...

Friday 30 May 2025 A US court rejects Donald Trump’s tariffs, triggering even more uncertainty in global financial markets.  And more, including: Economic growth under pressure as business investment falls.  Energy efficient homes are fetching around 15pc more than traditional homes.  The competition watchdog puts its spotlight on the real estate industry. Hailey Bieber sells...

This is about business class flights, it’s about luxury hotels, it’s about building up frequent flyer points - using your business spending to do it. Mark Dawes, CEO of RewardPay, joined Sean Aylmer in the studio to discuss, and also share what he's seeing in the SME space. 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 PM defends gas deal Nvidia jumps Copper boost DOGE loses Musk Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.