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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 closes up AUD falls Atlassian soars NAB mulls opening on Sundays ResMed OK with tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Joshua asks:  Where do banks get their money from? When you get a loan, where do they source the cash? 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 ! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystud...

Friday 31 January 2025 The local share market hits a new record high.  And more, including: The cost of generating electricity in Australia soars.  President Donald Trump orders the building of a detention camp at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese classifies the discovery of a caravan full of explosives and the addresses of Jewish buildings as terro...

Responsible investing in Australia continues to climb, with demand from institutional investors a key driver of growth. But concerns about greenwashing have increased, and the return of Donald Trump has raised questions over sustainability as an economic priority. Estelle Parker, co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the growth and performanc...

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 Zip Co tumbles 25pc US rates on hold $2.5b for Vic schools MinRes debt jumps Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 30 January 2025 Interest rates in Australia could fall as soon as next month after inflation slows sharply.  And more, including: Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirms Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins is alive in Russia, after previous fears he had been executed Wine exports to China jump, but sales to many other markets fall  Plus the local share market closes in on a record hig...

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three years, piling more pressure on the RBA for an interest rate cut in February. But Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, explains to Sean Aylmer why the economy doesn't need a rate cut. 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.  Inflation low ASX nears high Star sells assets Lithium prices turn Wall Street rebounds Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 January 2025 A Chinese start up creates a much cheaper competitor to Chat GPT, sending share prices on Wall Street and the ASX tumbling.  And more, including: It’s I-day, inflation day, with markets hopeful a low CPI figure will trigger a rate cut next month.  The AFL fights for a bigger slice of the wagering dollar.  Plus more on the Sigma Healthcare-Chemist Ware...

The emergence of Chinese AI company DeepSeek has rocked markets, with almost $US600 billion wiped off the market cap of US chipmaker Nvidia. Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it means for investors. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find...

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.  Nvidia $US600b loss Banks support ASX Chalmers confidence Chemist Warehouse sales surge Nuix tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Arabella asks:  You guys talk about headline inflation and underlying inflation. Can you give a simple explanation of the difference between the two, and why it 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  website ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  or ...

Tuesday 28 January 2025 Hopes are rising that a low inflation reading, due out tomorrow, could trigger a cut in interest rates next month.  And more, including: Banks start using perks and cash incentives to lure customers Donald Trump ridicules Denmark, alienates Jordan, Egypt and Colombia, but pleases China all in about 48 hours Plus bad news for the Albanese government in the polls and the...

Airwallex is a remarkable Australian success story. Founded in 2015 in Melbourne, the payments company has grown to a valuation of $US5.6 billion, with customers and offices right around the globe. Lucy Liu, co-founder and President of Airwallex, talks to Sean about maintaining the growth rate, plans for an eventual IPO, and the role that ambition has played in the company's success. Airwallex is...

Monday 27 January 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton move into campaign mode ahead of a federal poll tipped to be as soon as April. And more, including: Crypto industry pushes back against the Trump memecoins Australia’s superannuation funds under pressure over helping people after they retire.  And how New York is solving its traffic snarls Plus don...

Guest: Julian Broadbent, founder and CEO of Applied EV Original air date: July 11, 2023 There's been a lot of hype around self-driving vehicles, along with the many challenges in bringing them to market. But one Australian company has approached the task from a different perspective - part of a truly global effort to change the automotive industry. Julian Broadbent , founder and CEO of ...

Australian business leaders are increasingly optimistic about the economic outlook, with a growing number planning to increase headcount over the next twelve months. Nearly nine in ten CEOs also see AI as important to their company’s strategy, and globally, business leaders are reporting an increase in revenue and workplace efficiency because of the technology. Amy Lomas, Chief Economist at...

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 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.

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.  ASC finishes higher PM and Press Club Airport strikes Cyclone hits Rio Trump wants Putin meet Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener James asks:  I don't think I've actually heard a clear case for why anyone would want to invest in cryptocurrency (other than 'number go up'). Perhaps you could talk about some of these (eg Bitcoin re potential alternative to grow into Gold's market capitalisation and/or to become another global reserve currency)? And the dangers of memecoins (Doge included, sorry Elon). Join Se...

Friday 24 January 2025 Major changes in the Australian retailing landscape as Myer buys several well known brands, and Rivers announces it will close.  And more, including: The on-time performance of local airlines improves, but remains below pre-COVID levels.  Australians’ wellbeing hits a low.  Plus Donald Trump gives his first television interview since his inauguration, do...

A host of billionaires and company CEOs were front and centre at the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about what that proximity means for Tesla, Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon and more. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.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 drops REX $50m bailout CHESS fails FMG record production NZers leave home Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 23 January 2025 Donald Trump threatens to double the tax rate paid by foreigners, including Australian individuals and companies, operating in the US.  And more, including: QANTAS overhauls its frequent flier programme.  Netflix hits 300 million subscribers globally, thanks to Squid Game and the Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fight.  The local share market gets within one per cent...