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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. ASX flat PM spruiks budget. Is GST a tariff? White House breach AUD struggles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the federal budget where does the money come from? What is it spent on? 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 pri...

Tuesday 25 March 2025 James Hardie bids $14 billion for a US building products company, and its share price gets hammered.  And more, including: Tonight’s federal budget set to hand out billions of dollars for cost-of-living relief, health and housing.  And Disney’s controversial version of Snow White hits the big screen.  Plus the phoney election campaign accelerates an...

James Hardie is set to merge with US giant AZEK, in a move that will see the new company’s primary listing on Wall Street, and a secondary listing on the ASX. There are other examples too, like Newcrest mining, bought by US-based Newmont. Plus more and more Australian investors are buying US shares, and we're seeing fewer big listings on the ASX. So is the local bourse in trouble? Roger Mont...

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 flat Helia tumbles MinRes road reopens Milk money Canada heads to polls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 24 March 2025 The federal government set to hand down a budget with deficits for many years, and cost-of-living handouts for now.  And more, including: Australians are heading overseas in record numbers.  Health Minister Mark Butler is worried that private health companies are price gouging members.  Plus changes to the ASX from today, and a record valuation for a US basketba...

A preview of the Federal Budget and monthly inflation figures, plus a review of last week's shock unemployment numbers. 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.

With the ASX recently entering correction territory - albeit briefly - there were plenty of calls to buy the dip. But that's not so simple when plenty of companies are still considered overvalued by analysts. Lochlan Halloway, Equity Market Strategist at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about deciding fair value, and why 'buying the dip' isn't always the best strategy. The information in this epi...

Guest: Michele Romanow, co-founder of ClearCo Original air date: October 4, 2021 Original description: Michele Romanow started her first business after uni, was a 'Dragon' on Dragon's Den at 28yo and founded what is now the world's largest e-commerce investor before turning 30. Clearco has invested more than $2.5b in startups around the globe and is now launching its unique A.I. model in Aust...

More tariff battles, the soaring price of gold, unemployment numbers, WiseTech's slap on the wrist for Richard White, and so much 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. 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 has a positive week Woolies, Coles not price gouging. Nine talks Domain sale Premier future. Trump dumps Education Dept Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 21 March 2025 More than 50,000 jobs were lost last month but that doesn’t mean the Reserve Bank is rushing to cut interest rates.  And more, including: A war of words has erupted between Australian and US authorities over the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.  Australia’s population pushes beyond 27 million.  Plus Victoria is the country’s theft leader, and St...

The labour market lost 53,000 jobs last month, in the sharpest fall in employment since December 2023. But a decline in the participation rate meant that - despite those job losses - the official unemployment rate remained at 4.1%. Callam Pickering, Senior Economist at jobs platform Indeed, dissects the data with Sean Aylmer. He also looks at the broader employment trends identified by Indeed, 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 jumps Virgin listing? Nanasonics surge Nvidia spend US eco slowing Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Mark asks: Plenty of stocks are going ex-dividend at the moment. What exactly does it mean and is it better to buy before or after the date they trade ex-dividend?   Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions about business, investing, economics and politics.  If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn ,...

Thursday 20 March 2025 An internal report into WiseTech Global founder Richard White is damning of his behaviour, but fails to recommend any drastic action against the billionaire founder.  And more, including: Last year was officially the hottest on record.  And tennis stars take on the game’s authorities, demanding higher pay. Plus Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gets to know his...

Gold is having a record breaking run right now, with the price of the precious metal surging well past $US3,000 an ounce. Gold has long been seen as a safe option - and the boom reflects the volatility in global markets at the moment. One of the main ways Australians invest in gold is through ETFs - Exchange Traded Funds. VanEck offers an ETF in this space called NUGG, focusing on Australian gold....

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 MinRes traffic problems Myer disappoints Russia holds fire Astronauts return Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 19 March 2025 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers blasts Donald Trump’s tariffs and warns there’s few new big spending initiatives to be announced ahead of the federal election.  And more, including: Australian Robyn Denholm, chair of Tesla, is now a $1 billion woman.  And BYD announces a five minute charging system for electric vehicles.  Plus the RBA says the cons...

The property sector is one very mixed bag. From booming data centres, to the struggling residential space, the outlook for the sector is somewhat inconsistent. Lou Pirenc, Head of Property and REITs, Equity Research at Jarden Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in industrial, commercial, retail and residential property. This is general information only. You should seek professional adv...

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. ASX200 closes flat Gold hits new record RBA building confidence Whyalla steelmaking to pause Israel strikes Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Brian asks: What determines the traded price of an ETF? I assume stock prices are set by supply and demand, but does an ETF buy and sell its own units to ensure the price stays in line with the relevant index? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions about business, investing, economics and politics. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in to...

Tuesday 18 March 2025 The political temperature is heating up with the government and opposition trading barbs over polls, unions and the GST.  And more, including: The ACCC says airports’ income is surging, in part thanks to car parking fees.  And the new $5 note is set to break from tradition.  Plus the Edelman index shows a deterioration in trust across the country.  A...

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer paints a fairly bleak picture with a jump in people worried they are being lied to by government, business leaders and journalists. Tom Robinson, CEO of Edelman Australia, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about the latest report - the 25th year of the Barometer. And while the findings are quite grim, there's a bit of positivity for Australian businesses. F...

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. ASX200 jumps GST pressure Westpac-NAB musical chairs Gas deal China good news Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.