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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 hits new high Disability Royal Commission accepted ANZ takes Suncorp bank Westpac’s takes on scammers Microsoft disappoints Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 31 July 2024 Regional airline REX falls into administration. And more, including: BHP spends $3 billion as it chases copper assets in South America Canberra warns Australians in Lebanon to leave immediately And Chinese buyers rush to purchase Australian wines Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - debt repayment strategies, from the debt snowball to the debt avalanche. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rex has fallen into administration, three years after the airline moved from solely regional flights, to taking on Qantas and Virgin for the golden triangle of Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. It's a strategy that appears to have backfired.International aviation consultant Neil Hansford tells Sean Aylmer exactly what went wrong - and doesn't hold back in his brutal assessment.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 lower Fortescue tumbles Global stocks mixed ANZ dumps targets Buffet sells Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Joey asks: “The ASX hit 8000 points this week” - we hear this type of statement all the time, but what are these 8000 points?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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 30 July 2024 The banking regulator says it is worried about the outlook for home borrowers. And more, including: Hospitality businesses are failing at the fastest pace ever Commonwealth Bank’s share price closes at a record high And Deadpool & Wolverine's record opening three days, selling $US438 million worth of tickets Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around half of the global population is voting in elections this year - India, UK, France, European Parliament, Russia, and of course the US. Each one of these elections has an impact on financial markets. Niall O'Sullivan, Global Solutions Chief Investment Officer at investment giant Mercer, talks to Sean Aylmer about how he sees global markets this year - and why inflation is still central to the outlook for investors.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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 higher Joyce under pressure Hardies’ rate run Kogan disappoints Harris attracts dollars Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 29 July 2024 The Australian economy heads into a critical week with inflation figures and earnings expected to set the direction for markets incoming months. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffles his frontbench How buying second hand clothing could earn you carbon credits The wealth of one of the world’s richest people tumbles Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.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.

Earnings season kicks off this week. It’s going to be a very interesting earnings season, because the market has been trading at or near record highs.Brian Han, Director of Equities Research Australia New Zealand at Morningstar, talks about expectations for company earnings, and shares Morningstar's list of overvalued and undervalued stocks.This is general information only. You should see professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: JSHealth founder Jessica Sepel Original publication date: 23 September 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Jessica Sepel, nutritionist, entrepreneur and founder of JS Health. They discuss how she developed the business and how she has used social media to turn it into a multi-million-dollar operation.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with 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. Big miners jump Nine boss not happy Berejiklian loses appeal MinRes jumps on update US economy outperforms Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 26 July 2024 Tumbling share prices among big tech companies rattle investors. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to reshuffle his cabinet Qantas and Virgin cut international airfares And Joe Biden frames his decision to drop out as a bid to unify the nation under a new generation of leaders Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s environment could be repaired - including saving threatened wildlife and restoring our rivers - for 0.3% of GDP. In dollar terms… it’s about $7.3 billion a year for 30 years - the first time a dollar figure has been put on saving our environment.Sean Aylmer talks to Jamie Pittock, a Professor at the Fenner School of Environment and Society at ANU. He’s a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, and a co-author of the Blueprint to Repair Australia’s Landscapes.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 tumbles 1pc Costs hit Fortescue Battery spend Macquarie disappoints Japanese population falls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Ben asks: If the Republicans win in November there are many economic plans they will implement. But the one I'm really interested in is the plan to devalue the US dollar which I believe the VP nominee JD Vance is particularly keen on. What are the best strategies to take advantage of this do you think? 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 25 July 2024 Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases proposed new laws around mergers as ASIC gives its verdict on whether the ASX is clean. And more, including: ANZ in strife over its operations in the bond market Elon Musk asks Tesla shareholders to be patient And profits from the Royal family soar Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The listing of Guzman y Gomez a few weeks ago got markets excited about IPOs again. But after a very lacklustre year, is the pipeline looking any better?Marcus Ohm, Partner at HLB Mann Judd and author of the IPO Watch report, talks to Sean Aylmer about why there's been so few new listings, and what it will take to get new companies on the bourse.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 ends flat Earnings update Repco roars Kiwi boom Harris bump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 24 July 2024 The alleged ringleaders of one of Australia’s largest pump and dump schemes are charged with market rigging. The Fair Work Commission to have a look at rules around part time employment Vice-President Kamala Harris picks up more than enough pledged delegates in just 48 hours to become the Democrats nominee And Paris locks down ahead of the Olympics Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Entities discussed today include - ASX: BHP, CBA, CSL, JBH, LYC, PNV, TCL, WDS, WES S&P 500: CRWD, TELL NASDAQ: NVDA, TSLA And: ASX, ASIC, CFMEUFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris is all but guaranteed to be the Democrats' candidate to take on Donald Trump, after receiving Joe Biden's endorsment and the support of her potential rivals within the party. Add in the $US81 million her campaign raised in just one day, and the Democrats are suddenly reinvigorated after weeks of uncertainty. But will it be enough?Bruce Wolpe worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term. He is now a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre, and the author of Trump’s Australia. Bruce talks to Sean Aylmer from Colorado.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 higher Wall Street jumps Builders fear CFMEU New gas permits Optus week free Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Bryan asks: Instead of the reserve bank varying interest rates why not scrap that and vary GST accordingly? Yes it would be tricky to navigate initially, but once implemented would be smooth. Look at petrol prices. They go up and down all the time and no one riots. Doing this everyone is affected not just people with loans.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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 23 July 2024 Donors pour tens of millions of dollars into the Democrat’s campaign for the White House as vice-President Kamala Harris firms as the person to take on Donald Trump. Woodside buys a US LNG group for nearly $2 billion The number of Australians accessing the government’s reverse mortgage-style product surges And the government pushes for more female representation on peak sporting groups Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Publicly traded entities discussed today include - ASX: COL, GMG, IFL, IRE, QBE, REA, S32, WES, WDS, WOW S&P 500: CRWD, TELL NASDAQ: GOOG, TSLAFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of the best retailers in the country are Bunnings and Kmart - and they're both owned by the same company, Wesfarmers.Gaurav Sodhi, deputy head of research at Intelligent Investor, talks to Sean Aylmer about the remarkable growth of Bunnings and Kmart, and when it's time to sell a stock like Wesfarmers.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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. ASX200 pares losses Iron ore, copper fall South32 tumbles Virgin cuts Japan route IT outage compensation unlikely Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 22 July 2024 Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race. And more, including: How Australia has changed over the last century, according to the ABS It could take weeks or months to fully recover from Friday’s massive IT outage And an anti-ageing drug may be on the horizon Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.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.

The ASX 200 surged past the 8000 point mark last week, with some economists optimistic of further gains with the prospect of lower interest rates globally. But will there be a correction? Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist at AMP warns of the risk around valuations and geopolitics. This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisionsFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Entrepreneur Sam Wood Original publication date: June 19, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Wood, owner of 28 By Sam Wood, about the growth of his fitness and nutrition business, his family, and his tips for young entrepreneurs.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with our resident economist Stephen Koukoulas 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 week flat Trumps accepts nomination Windows crashes Lifefstyle shares tumble Netflix earnings jump Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 19 July 2024 Job spike triggers fear of interest rate rise. And more, including: Fortescue dumps hydrogen targets 150 million year old stegosaurus sells at auction Domino’s share price falls Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even in the midst of the cost of living crisis, investors are apparently choosing to cut back in other areas, rather than limit the amount they’re saving or investing.Jon Howie, CEO of online investment platform Stake, talks to Sean Aylmer about research showing the impact of low wages growth and high inflation on investors - including the sectors investors are targeting in the next 12 months.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisionsFind 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 lower Jobs surge Tech tumbles on Wall St Glue stores to close ZIP pushes into US Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Russell asks: Where does all the extra interest go? With interest rates up, and the cost of lending higher, who's the ultimate beneficiary of higher rates?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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 18 July 2024 External administrator to clean out CFMEU. And more, including: Rudd calls for “chill” should Trump win the US election Another strong year for super funds Mum & Dad investors cut holding in Big 4 banks Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 financial year proved a good one for superannuation funds with the median growth fund - which has between 61 and 80 per cent of funds in growth assets - returning 9.1 percent, That is about the same as the previous year, and well above the target for most super funds. It is the 13th positive return in 15 years, but can it continue? Mano Mohankumar, Chant West Senior Investment Research Manager, reveals that the strong returns were boosted by international investment and the high performing tech sector, with both retail and industry funds performing well.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 hits new high Wall Street runs Australia’s a food superpower BHP hunts copper Investments banks are back Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 17 July 2024 Thirty-nine year old JD Vance become Trump’s running mate And more, including: Rio Tinto’s African iron ore project The price of cotton tumbles And CSL to provide avian flu vaccinations Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - an honest look at money in a relationship. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local markets surged to a record high early this week, with the S&P/ASX200 hitting the 8000 mark. This comes off the back of weaker than expected US inflation data. The gains are the latest in what has been a fruitful run over the past few months. ASX investors mostly have the big four bank stocks to thank for this latest peak. All four of the big banks, Commonwealth, ANZ, National Australia Bank and Westpac have climbed in recent months, hitting new 52-week highs, with the Commonwealth Bank eclipsing BHP to become Australia’s largest public company. Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management is tipping an interest rate cut towards the end of the year, which will see the housing market fire up, meaning further good news for the banks. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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 drops below 8,000 points Droneshield tumbles BlackRock booms Nuclear won’t work Oil drilling accelerates Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Sally asks: I’d love to hear a simple explanation of how the NEM works. That’s the national electricity market. What’s the criteria to participate? How does the pricing work? Which state has the lowest prices? Join Sean Aylmer & Julian King 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 16 July 2024 The Australia share market hits 8000 points. And more, including: Banks forced to refund vulnerable customers President Joe Biden call for calm And the US rental car sector dumps EVs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO pay levels have decreased in many of Australia’s listed companies, but bonus payments have become the norm, new research from the Australia Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) shows. The study reveals that over the past year, a CEO is more likely to lose their job than their bonus. In FY23, only two ASX100 CEOs received zero bonus. Ed John is the Executive Manager, Stewardship at ACSI. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the concerns of potential breakouts in CEO pay levels and the responsibility of boards to set performance standards.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. Tech powers bourse Democracy is precious New money-laundering rules PM flags CFMEU action China growth slows Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 15 July 2024 The fallout from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. And more, including: The ASX200 hitting record highs Australia’s highest paid CEOs And the winter months put a dent house sales 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.