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Yesterday Westpac reported a slight dip in first-half earnings, with an interim profit of $3.3 billion - down 1% on the same period last year. But fewer mortgage customers are struggling to make their repayments, and Westpac has also seen strong growth in business lending. Westpac Chief Executive Anthony Miller talks to Sean Aylmer about the results, the federal election, navigating a Trump world,...

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 1pc Corporate deals Endeavour results Candid comments Singapore election Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 5 May 2025 Anthony Albanese emphatically returns to the lodge with housing stimulus, tax cuts and electricity rebates high on the agenda.  And more, including: Retail spending growth slows, adding another reason for an interest rate cut later this month.  Warren Buffet, the greatest investor of his generation, says he wants to retire after 60-years at the top.  Aussie wine ex...

The fallout from the federal election, likelihood of interest rates cuts, household spending, job ads and more. 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.

After a chaotic month full of tariffs and market swings, we're now into confession season, when companies might tell investors that earnings and/or revenue may not be as good as forecast on the back of the US trade war. Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, helps Sean Aylmer to make sense of what's happening right now, including what investors can make of the results coming out...

Guest : Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of Alts.co Original air date : May 10, 2024 Original description : Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made headlines (and a Netflix show) with their purchase of Welsh football team Wrexham. But they're not the only ones getting into sporting teams. Stefan von Imhof, co-founder of alternative investing community fund Alts.co, talks...

It's election day at last - but is that a bigger story than the news this week on inflation and interest rates? Plus billionaires galore, from Jeff Bezos and James Packer to Anthony Pratt and Elon Musk. And more! 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. Join our  free daily newsletter here ! D...

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. Final campaign day ASX jumps 1pc Wisetech deal Atlassian slump Trump sacks Waltz Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 2 May 2025 Twenty-four hours away from election day and pretty much everything points to a Labor win.  And more, including: Woolworths’ revenue surprise on the back of Minecraft collectibles.  And a new study shows that weight training just an hour a week can have significant benefits.  Packaging magnate Anthony Pratt promises to spend billions of dollars in the US. Was...

Home values increased in April, with a rise recorded in every capital city and regional market. But will an interest rate cut this month - and possibly one or two more this year - turbocharge the housing market? Tim Lawless, Head of Research at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) talks to Sean about the state of the property market, the cities that performed best, and the likely impact of interest rate...

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. Tech leads the way Coalition costings Data centre boom New Tesla CEO? Wall Street ride Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On election night, how are the votes counted? 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...

Thursday 1 May 2025 Interest rates set to fall after the country’s underlying inflation rate fell to its lowest point in three-and-a-half years.  Home prices across the country rise for the third month in a row.  Coles is winning the war against Woolworths.  Plus both sides of politics get aggressive against the other, and Donald Trump gets aggressive against pretty much every...

Two years ago, inflation was at 7%. Now it's at 2.4%, with the RBA's preferred measure also now within the target band. So is inflation finally under control? EY Oceania Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy talks to Sean Aylmer about the March quarter CPI figures, and what it means for interest rates. 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 jumps Election tightens Star losses Westpac $140m bill Trump tariff pain Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the lead-up to the federal election, join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson every week for a look at the latest in campaign news. This week, what we learnt from the final debate, whether Peter Dutton has done enough to convince voters to give him a chance, and our predictions for the result. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 30 April 2025 Energy giant Woodside will spend $27 billion developing an LNG plant in Louisiana in the south of the US, which would put it among the major global gas producers.  And more, including: James Packer sets a suburb record after selling a mansion in Beverly Hills. We take a look at 100 days of Donald Trump.  Plus the latest political news ahead of Saturday’s ele...

Yesterday former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka was announced as the incoming CEO of Endeavour, the hospitality group that owns Dan Murphy’s and BWS liquor stores, as well as hundreds of pubs around the country. Endeavour was spun out of Woolworths in 2021, and has had a pretty challenging couple of years, in part due to cost of living pressures hitting retail sales. Johannes Faul, Dir...

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 high for 2025 Rio smelter worries MinRes jump Northern Star tumbles Canada election Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's AAA credit rating is at risk from big-spending election promises. What is a credit rating, and why does it matter? 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 ! Fi...

Tuesday 29 April 2025 Labor and the coalition under fire over big spending policies after a ratings agency warns on the country’s AAA status.   And more, including: The global trade war starts to hit local companies.  The TikTok trend that triggered a pistachio craze, sending prices soaring.  Plus James Hardie backflips on a shareholder vote. The value of a Donald Trump m...

Just 100 days in the White House has seen US President Donald Trump shake up global trade in a huge way. The acknowledgement last week by the US that huge tariffs against China are ‘unsustainable’ was a significant de-escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. In this wide-ranging interview, Sean Aylmer talks to Professor Tim Harcourt from The Institute of P...

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 lifts CoStar-Domain deal Lynas warnings Brambles downgrade Trump cuts Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration is a key battleground in the election campaign - but is it good or bad for the economy? 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://fearan...

Monday 28 April 2025 With five days to go, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are in a mad dash to polling day and political experts say barring a disaster, the PM will be returned.  And more, including: The local housing markets stumbles The new Virgin-Qatar flights to Europe, so far, haven’t led to lower airfares.  US President Donald Trump turns on Russia’s Vladimir Putin.&...