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Jack Riewoldt knows a thing or two about working as part of a team - after all, he helped the Richmond Tigers break a 37-year premiership drought.  And now, he's helping companies of all shapes and sizes reset their culture by taking them out of the boardroom and into the wilds of Tasmania with  Authentic Leaders Group . Jack and his colleague Kate Andison - who started her career as a p...

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Why do central banks target 2–3% inflation? What’s so magical about that number? 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....

Tuesday 13 May 2025 Woolworths says it’s cutting prices by ten per cent in a move that could trigger a price war in the supermarket sector.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils his new Cabinet.  BHP’s big investment in Argentina hits the jackpot.   An Australian volunteer dies in Ukraine. And the US and China agree to a temporary cut in tariffs, in a major de-es...

Andrew Hall, Chief Executive of the Insurance Council of Australia, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on the insurance industry. They cover everything from how insurers make money, through to the impact of natural disasters, and the outlook for premiums across various forms of general insurance. 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 Biotech sell-down ANZ boss starts Nine loves rugby US-China talks Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 12 May 2025 The United States and China talk on tariffs, while fragile peace negotiations take place between India and Pakistan, and Russia and Ukraine.  And more, including: Melbourne outperforms Sydney in the home auction market.  A Cold War-era satellite comes crashing to earth after 52 years.  Wheat prices hit a five year low. The battle for the Liberal Party leadership h...

This week, it's the wage price index and labour force data, as well as a look back at what happened last week in retail sales, and the US Fed leaving interest rates on hold. 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...

Sean Aylmer speaks with Giacomo Tarantolo from UniSuper about the challenges faced by Australians approaching retirement. They discuss the increasing demand for financial advice amidst a declining number of financial advisors, highlighting the 'missing middle' demographic that is underserved.  They explore the complexities of the retirement system, the concerns of members, and the tools avail...

Pop Mart is bigger than Hasbro and Mattel - combined. The Chinese toy company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2020 and hasn't looked back. Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson and Stefan Von Imhof from  alts.co  explore the story behind Pop Mart's boom, the role of social media and 'blind boxes' in the company's success, and why the rollout into the US could be a little bumpy....

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating. 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 down for week Leadership battles CoStar buys Domain Macquarie $3.7bn profit QBE blasts taxes Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 9 May 2025 The Liberal Party battles over its new leader, the Green loses its leader and the leader of Labor, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, gets ready to swear in a new Cabinet.  And more, including: ANZ posts a flat profit Qantas is confident its order of new Boeing planes will arrive on time, notwithstanding the fears over global tariffs Woodside’s board faces angry sharehol...

The tie-up between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia was supposed to increase competition, and reduce airfares for travellers. But as we enter the northern summer, and demand increases for flights to Europe, that hasn’t exactly happened yet. On the other hand - flights to the US are suddenly a lot more affordable. Aviation commentator Geoffrey Thomas is founder and editor-in-chief of ...

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 Pro Medicus win Transurban cuts Orica jumps Toyota trouble Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do companies decide when to do a share buyback? Why would they do that instead of paying or increasing a dividend? 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 m...

Thursday 8 May 2025 National Australia Bank announces a solid half year profit and tips several cuts in interest rates.  And more, including: Former Opposition Leader Peter Dutton opts for a graceful silence about the weekend election.  A law firm is fined after forcing a junior lawyer to work 24 hours straight.  Tabcorp gains approval to launch live betting on its app – which...

The world seems like a very divided and dangerous place right now. India and Pakistan, Gaza, Ukraine, trade wars and more.  But China and the US are set to meet soon, and this week Canadian PM Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump. Dr Charles Miller is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the conflict...

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 US-China talks Macquarie fined JB HiFi slips Trump & Carney Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is stagflation? And why is it so bad? 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 pr...

Wednesday 7 May 2025 Big company bosses push Australia’s strong position in the global economy, highlighting big opportunities for the country.  And more, including: Netflix’s revenue in Australia surges, but the tax it pays remains miniscule. More bad economic news from the consumer sector.  7,000 builders and subcontractors go under in three years. Donald Trump wants to re-...

While the votes in many seats are still being counted, the result - at least for the Liberal party - couldn’t be more clear: the party is in serious trouble. Labor went from behind in the polls, to a chance of securing minority government, to winning a majority so significant that Anthony Albanese could well be the Prime Minister for another six years. So how does the Liberal party regroup w...

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 Macquarie conference Recriminations for the Libs Wisetech warning CSL vaccine pain Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Peter asks:  Given the announcement over the weekend of the retirement of Warren Buffett, I have often thought, who is Australia's answer to the Oracle of Omaha? Well, we probably don't have one! So, who is considered to be Australia's greatest, or most successful investor, investor not business person? I know of Wesfarmers and Washington H Soul Pattinson, however, is there an indivi...

Tuesday 6 May 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants to immediately cut student debts by 20pc, as he spent his first full day back at work speaking to global leaders, briefing the media, and discussing the ministry with Labor leaders.  Westpac reports a slightly disappointing $3.3bn half year profit.  Get set for lower petrol prices as oil production surges.  A $3.7bn go...