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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.  Cautious rate cut BHP disappoints Office pick up? Challenger tumbles Delta plane flips Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Howard asks:  There are winners and losers from an interest rate cut. I get that anyone with a home loan would benefit from a reduction. But who actually loses? 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 18 February 2025 Bankers, politicians and investors put pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of today’s interest rate decision.  And more, including: Australia’s largest steelmaker says US tariffs are good for business.  And the skyways are becoming overcrowded, triggering safety fears.  Plus why a rail dispute is NSW is worrying Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, an...

The Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to reduce the official cash rate today. Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about how far rates will drop in this cycle, and what a cut would mean for homeowners and the broader property market. 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 flat Aurizon rethink Poll suggests minority govt Star jumps EU coalesces Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 17 February 2025 The Reserve Bank board meets this week with most economists expecting a rate cut tomorrow afternoon.  And more, including: Why the regional property market is doing better than the capital city property market.  And US Vice-President JD Vance delivers a speech that leaves European allies reeling.    Plus households upgrade their internet speeds, hel...

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.

Reporting season is in full swing, and last week we saw results from a host of big Australian companies, including Commonwealth Bank, JB hifi and CSL. Lochlan Halloway, Equity Market Strategist at Morningstar, takes Sean Aylmer through the three key themes that are emerging this earnings season, the companies that are affected, and what it means for investors. This is general information only. See...

Guest: Carden Calder Original air date: November 21, 2023 Original description: From the outage at Optus to the rolling problems at Qantas, corporate Australia has been littered with crises lately. Carden Calder, co-founder of  https://www.bluechipcommunication.com.au/ , talks to Sean Aylmer about the steps leaders can take to manage (and sometimes prevent) a crisis. Find out more: https...

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.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Locky asks: How do we expect the goings-on in international trade to affect the average Australian? Should middle class punters that hold a job and have a mortgage expect big changes given all of the action in the US? 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 , ...

Friday 14 February 2025 The local sharemarket hits a record high as Chemist Warehouse joins the bourse.  And more, including: The federal independents let it be known that whoever wins the next election will have to work hard for their support.  And a bunch of earnings results, from Treasury Wines and Temple & Webster to IAG and Pro Medicus.  Plus Apple TV will finally be allowe...

Pro Medicus is one of the most interesting companies on the ASX - and one of the best performing stocks, having risen around 1,000% in the last five years. Yesterday, the medical imaging software company announced record revenue and profit, off the back of a stack of new contracts, particularly in the US.  But while its share price initially rose, it closed down more than three per cent - a c...

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.  Rate cut hopes T&W furniture boom Pro Medicus falls ASX profit jumps Trump and Putin Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 13 February 2025 Commonwealth Bank announced a bumper profit and dividend.  And more, including: The local share market closes at an all-time high.  And plenty going on in Canberra, from help for first home buyers to a promise to save REX airline.  Plus the illegal trade in tobacco gets some help from the government, and Italy cracks down on the mafia. And don’t miss...

Commonwealth Bank yesterday announced a profit of $5.13b for the six months to the end of December.  CBA's Chief Executive Matt Comyn speaks to Ausbiz's Juliette Saly about the bumper result, cost of living pressure on customers, the impact of tariffs on the economy, and what he says to analysts who think CBA is overvalued. Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Ausbiz,  Australia's l...

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 hits new high Antisemitism video Evolution triples dividend Breville eyes China Trump-land Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 12 February 2025 Two of the country’s biggest companies report profits – and one pleases while the other disappoints.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is cautiously optimistic that the Trump Administration won’t levy tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium.  Get ready for more expensive bananas and sugar.  Plus Australia Post does a deal to open more ba...

This interview went in an unexpected direction. What started as a look at the AI boom, and whether it's a repeat of the internet explosion of the 90s, turned into an explanation of  why  Donald Trump is pursuing tariffs to achieve his economic goals for the US.  Dr Kevin Hebner, Global Investment Strategist at Epoch Investment Partners, talks to Sean Aylmer from New York in a wide-r...

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 Consumer sentiment flattens Media co’s surge Breville eyes China Egypt says no Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Liam asks:  We hear companies talking about net profit and underlying profit - but what's the difference? And yes, I've googled it before - but the question google can't answer for me is which one actually matters?   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  websit...

Tuesday 11 February 2025 Some of Australia’s biggest companies are in the firing line after Donald Trump imposes across the board 25pc tariffs on metal products.  And more, including: JB HiFi posts a strong profit but its share price tumbles.  More bad news for WiseTech Global with new allegations against founder Richard White.  Plus profits from Ansell and carsales, and the l...

Gold has been on a tear lately, with fears of a trade war pushing the price of the precious metal to new highs. But can it break through the $US3,000 ceiling, and what would that mean for investors? Chris Brycki, founder and CEO of online investment adviser Stockspot, talks to Sean Aylmer about the surge in the gold price, and how investors can think about the commodity. This is general informatio...

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.  Trump tariffs HB HiFi, Carsales, Ansell profits Woolworths WFH edict Woodside anger Cook Islands deal with China Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.