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After a very turbulent month, it’s worth a closer look at the big miners. The outlook for BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue outlook is tied - by varying degrees - to demand from China. And China’s been hit very hard by US tariffs. Sean Aylmer speaks to Shaun Weick, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Management, about investing in the big miners. This is general information only and y...

Friday 18 April 2025 The labour market bounces, but not enough to stop a rate cut in May.  And more, including: Gold hits another record 21 big investors demand a say on James Hardie’s shift to Wall Street  We explore the true stories of Easter Join our free daily newsletter here ! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what to do when you’re sp...

Nearly nine in ten Australians aged over 45 are worried about running out of money in retirement. And yet only 12% of people have spoken to an expert in superannuation and retirement planning. Katrina McPhee, Chief of Staff at Aware Super, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk through some of the alarming findings in Aware Super’s State of Retirement report. Find out more: https://fearandg...

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. Unemployment rate 4.1pc Wisetech investigation Challenger rallies Dutton tax cuts? Powell warning Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie dollar is rising against the greenback, but it's at multi-year lows against the euro, and not great against the pound either. Why is there such a difference?   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 ,  Linked...

Thursday 17 April 2025 The federal leaders face off as the election temperature heats up.  And more, including: The Fair Work Commission awards pay rises of up to 30 per cent for hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals.  Qantas pushes further into banking.  Plus boom times for insurers, and Nvidia’s share price tumbles as the global trade war...

Jennifer Westacott spent nearly 13 years as CEO of the Business Council of Australia, and still holds positions within organisations like the Reserve Bank of Australia. She recently spoke with Caroline Gurney on  Future Generation's 2Fold podcast . This is a portion of a wide-ranging conversation, with the focus here on US politics, our own federal election, and the broader impact on business...

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 White deal MinRes troubles BoQ jumps Rio warning 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, we're finally getting some policy details after the parties held their official launches. Plus, the most awkward moments of the week, and who are the biggest assets for each party? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Wednesday 16 April 2025 The Reserve Bank signals it is open to cutting interest rates if inflation is contained and Donald Trump’s trade wars hit growth.  And more, including: Moscow wants access to Indonesian airfields, potentially basing Russian military planes within 1300km of Darwin.  Guzman Y Gomez is winning the Mexican food wars.  Rebel Sport set to get a major new comp...

Despite market volatility, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty, Australian investors are showing remarkable resilience. A new survey from HSBC has found that the majority of investors are keeping calm and sticking to their long-term strategies — even as markets heat up. Donahue D’Souza, Head of Investments at HSBC Australia, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about the a...

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 higher Housing centre stage Bellevue tumbles Low petrol prices LVMH falls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Craig asks:  Can you please explain (a Dummies Guide to) Government Bonds? I suspect many don't know what they are and I think I'm reasonably intelligent and I find them a bit hard to understand.  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 to...

Tuesday 15 April 2025 A $5 billion merger in the gold sector set to get the greenlight.  And more, including: The Aussie dollar is on the rise again, at least against the US dollar. And hospitality businesses top the list of insolvencies over the past year.  Plus the local sharemarket bounces, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton introduces his son Harry to the campaign trail.  Join o...

Donald Trump hasn't even been in the White House for 100 days, but he's certainly made his mark. His tariffs have wreaked havoc on financial markets, and his administration has implemented a significant overhaul of government spending, DEI policies, and immigration (among other things). Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre. He has worked with the Democr...

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 Neuren surge Miners’ woes Whyalla blow US-China spat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 14 April 2025 Federal Labor and the Liberal Party launch their election campaigns, promising tax cuts and big benefits for first home buyers.  And more, including: Auction clearance rates tumble as the financial market chaos hits the home market.  Prada buys Versace as luxury fashion houses struggle.  Plus the local market set to open higher today, and why arguably the world&...

What to make of last week's tariff backflip, and why the bond market was so important to the decision. Plus this week there's all-important labour force data, and the minutes of the last Reserve Bank board meeting. 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/...

Volatility on markets has opened up many opportunities for investors. And it's fascinating to hear from one of Australia's top fund managers about what those opportunities might be. Jun Bei Liu is co-founder and lead portfolio manager at investment firm Ten Cap. Ten Cap launched earlier this year when Jun Bei moved across from Tribeca, where she had a stellar run managing Tribeca’s Alpha Plu...

Guest: Superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy Original air date: May 13, 2022 Original description: Superyachts are from another world altogether: after all, these vessels can be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.  Brendan O'Shannassy is a superyacht captain, having been in command of some of the most famous and expensive vessels on earth. He talks to Sean Aylmer about life on board a sup...

The biggest story is once again tariffs - but there are two sides to this story, and only one winner. Plus the election debate, some remarkable corporate news, and two very worthy stories that aren't getting the attention they deserve - but will appeal to the judge's subjective bias. And are we seeing the beginning of a workplace etiquette revolution? Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to he...

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 Dutton terror attack Albo on AUKUS Bullocks says stay calm Trade wars Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much should we worry about falling super balances? One popular Instagrammer shared a video of themselves checking their super balance, sparking a number of comments from followers similarly concerned about their declining savings. But how much should we worry about a dip in our super due to market volatility from tariffs? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on busi...

Friday 11 April 2025 Global markets soar as Donald Trump delays the imposition of large tariffs for 90-days, but uncertainty about what happens next has investors very nervous.  And more, including: Thousands of Virgin passengers are eligible for refunds after a system failure.  Australians have been urged to check their online passwords.  Plus the Coalition promises a $20 billion r...

Market volatility saw retail investors flood the market, hoping to buy the dip.  Jon Howie, CEO of trading platform Stake, talks to Sean Aylmer about the stocks and ETFs they were buying, both locally and on Wall Street, and how investor behaviour changed as the market surged. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making decisions. Find out more: https:/...