FEAR & GREED | Business News

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 stocks sell-off Alfred lashes coast Star lifeline Insignia bidding Starship blows up Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 7 March 2025 Star Entertainment has reportedly been thrown a short term rescue package by one of its major shareholders, staving off administration for now.  And more, including: Cyclone Alfred continues its move towards southern Qld and northern NSW with landfall now expected early Saturday morning.  And good news for local builders.  Plus milk prices set to rise, and how El...

Afterpay was one of the pioneers of the buy now, pay later sector, and was purchased in 2022 by Block for an incredible $39 billion. Katrina Konstas, Country Manager at Executive Vice President for Afterpay, talks to Sean Aylmer about how the company has changed, the state of the BNPL space, and the importance of leading the way for for women in a male-dominated industry. Find out more: https://fe...

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 APRA rules Amcor merger Gold surge Washington v Beijing Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Tammy asks: When or how did crypto form part of the value of the stock exchange? I am curious as to how this asset has been able to become part of a highly regulated market without the regulations being "in general terms" applied to crypto under anti-money laundering and banking codes. Has the creation of ETFs meant the introduction of crypto to the regulated share market? Join Sean Aylme...

Thursday 6 March 2025 The governments of the world’s two biggest economies, the USA and China, provide their outlooks for 2025 as global trade wars kick off.  And more, including: The Aussie economy grows at its fastest pace in two years.  And residents of north-east NSW and southern QLD get ready for Cyclone Alfred.  Plus sales of a plug-in BYD hybrid vehicle soar, and the va...

Australia's economy grew last quarter at its fastest pace since the pandemic. But one number within the national accounts might have the Reserve Bank worried. Cherelle Murphy, Chief Economist at EY Oceania, talks to Sean Aylmer about the GDP figures, and why a drop in productivity could be bad news for future rate cuts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

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 falls Rio vote MinRes downgrade Nine pressure Zelensky reaches out Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 5 March 2025 The value of agricultural production in Australia heads towards $100 billion, but the shadow of tariffs looms large.  And more, including: Retail sales jump as the Reserve Bank warns there’s no certainty about another interest rate cut.  And local insurance stocks get hit as cyclone Alfred heads towards south-east Qld and northern NSW.  Plus Citigroup&rs...

The decline in the property market didn’t last long. After just three months, prices are rising again - and the recovery is being led by Melbourne and Hobart, two of last year’s worst performers. Alice Stolz, national property editor at Domain, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for the market in 2025, including the best opportunities for buyers around the country, and the impact o...

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 RBA rate cut Alfred preparations Healthscope rent fail Trump tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Sam asks: I heard you talking about the RBA's warning on inflation being too low if they didn't cut rates. I get the impact of high inflation - but what's the risk from inflation being too low? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website , LinkedIn , Instagram or Facebook !...

Tuesday 4 March 2025 Shareholders are set to receive nearly $27bn in dividends at the end of a mediocre reporting season.  And more, including: The Whyalla Steelworks is still losing $1.5 million a day.  And Prada is set to buy Versace.  Plus good news for crypto lovers and Star entertainment on the brink of collapse. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford Tha...

Star Entertainment Group is facing a very uncertain future. But if it does go under, it wouldn't be the first large listed company to fail. Damon Callaghan, Partner, Investments, at ECP Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about previous collapses (and near-collapses), what they mean for investors, and what they should look for to avoid being caught up in them. This is general information only 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 surges Qld cyclone threat Albo, Dutton on Zelensky Prime booms Peace efforts Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3 March 2025 Global markets react nervously to the US-Europe showdown and prospect of tariffs, with riskier assets, including the Aussie dollar, sold off.  And more, including: House prices rise in February, suggesting that the cut in interest rates has reversed the falling market  And speculation on an election announcement grows  Plus Endeavour’s poor result and whisk...

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead , where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too). Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The companies that powered a 54% surge on Wall Street over the past two years dipped into correction territory last week, led by a major slump in Tesla shares. And then Nvidia announced sales that exceeded expectations, and its share price finished the week 8% lower than where it started. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social investment network eToro, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about...

Guest: Damon Kitney Original air date: February 13, 2024 Original description: Late advertising and media veteran Harold Mitchell was - by all accounts - a larger than life personality. He built and sold a business for hundreds of millions of dollars - and was never short of an opinion or a headline. Damon Kitney, columnist at the Weekend Australian and author of The Fortune Tellers, talks to Sean...

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 closes down AUKUS stumps Trump Star close to collapse Harvey Norman’s strong result Trump-Starmer meeting Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Jo asks: " Recently you told us that ETFs are at an all time high and exchange-traded funds are set to have more than $300bn in funds under management by the end of 2025.. ETFs look like they are here to stay. How will the growing number of ETF products influence the landscape of stock markets globally and what will be the long term effects of this? Will there be downsides and risks assoc...

Friday 28 February 2025 Qantas reports a sharp jump in profit, thanks to Jetstar, as the government green-lights Qatar’s investment in Virgin.  And more, including: Coles outdoes Woolworths when it comes to sales growth.  And BP dumps its plans to become green.  Plus a warning from the RBA and Snowy Hydro runs into trouble.   And don’t miss the latest episode of How...

Productivity in the workplace has dropped sharply in the last 12 months, with employees saying they're being asked to do more with less.  Kylie Green, Managing Director APAC at Reward Gateway, talks to Sean Aylmer about their second annual Workplace Engagement Index, including why employees are prioritising workplace benefits and wellbeing over remuneration. They also discuss whethe...

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.  QAN, Coles results Capex disappoints Eagers’ soars Snowy troubles Nvidia impresses Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.