FEAR & GREED | Business News

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 22 March 2021  Twelve months after the bottom of the share market, the best performing stocks, surprisingly, have little to do with the pandemic, but the worst performing stocks do.  Also today: Crown Resorts receives a take-over bid from private equity group Blackstone. Supermarket giant Coles commits to a much greener future, along with its competitors. And the Bank of Mum and Dad is now the ninth largest lender in the country. Plus an interview with Cherelle Murphy, chief economist at Austrade, about its Benchmark report into trade in Australia.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.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Austrade Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy about the Austrade Benchmark Report, which rates Australia globally on a huge range of factors from foreign investment to liveability.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to James Bayes, General Manager of The Trade Desk for Australia & New Zealand, about Google's shift away from using cookies to target consumers online.  They discuss the reasons for the change, the impact it will have on businesses, and the campaign to replace the current system with a new unique identifier for digital users.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 20 March 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 19 March 2021  Australia’s unemployment rate tumbles, putting pressure on governments and regulators to change their policy stances. Also today: The European Union gives the go-ahead to the AstraZeneca vaccine, saying its safe to use. Why people hoarded cash during the pandemic. And the very big downside of rising house prices. Plus an interview with John Stensholt, senior business writer at The Australian, about The List - Australia’s Richest 250, coming out this weekend. Who’s on it, and how they made their fortunes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to John Stensholt, business journalist and Lists Editor at The Australian, about The List: Australia's Richest 250, available in The Weekend Australian on March 20. John and Sean share their experiences of trying to verify the wealth reported in these lists.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 18 March 2021  The Commonwealth Bank enters the buy now, pay later sector, boosting competition and the winners should be consumers.  Also today: The vaccine booking system opens and is immediately swamped by people wanting a jab. Warnings that the next few months could be particularly tough for small businesses. And retailers say the good times are going to keep rolling. Plus an interview with Mena Theodorou, co-founder of Coinstash, about the world of digital currencies.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Mena Theodorou, co-founder of Coinstash, about investing in cryptocurrencies - the volatility, the risks, and what he makes of Elon Musk's backing of Bitcoin.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 17 March 2021  The federal government goes into battle over industrial relations, as the number of disputes hits decade lows. Also today: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks to Asia for the future of the UK. Debt levels for home-owners surge as property prices jump. And the story of the top 200 stock that’s up 800 per cent over the past year. And it’s not Afterpay. Plus an interview with Albert Kwok, Emerging Markets portfolio manager at Jennison Associates about emerging markets.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Albert Kwok, Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager at Jennison Associates, about investing in emerging economies.  They look at where the opportunities lie, potential investment strategies, and examine China and India as leading examples of emerging markets.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 16 March 2021 Iron ore giant Fortescue Metals and one of the country’s largest gas companies, AGL, make big bets on an environmentally friendly future.  Also today: A swathe of European countries halt injecting the AstraZeneca vaccine. RBA Governor Philip Lowe calls data the oil of the 21st Century. And Woolworths reveals the two most in-demand online items during the pandemic. Plus an interview with Paddy Gregg, chief executive of Austal, about running one of the country’s biggest shipbuilding companies.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Paddy Gregg, CEO of shipbuilder Austal, about the Australian company's success building vessels for clients around the world.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 15 March 2021 Australia takes the global spotlight, after the PM meets with leaders of India, Japan and the US, and the former finance minister Mathias Cormann gets the top job at the OECD. Also today:   Labor re-elected in Western Australia in a demolition of the opposition.   New community cases of COVID in NSW and Queensland.   And the ASX proves the world’s best over the past 120 years. Plus an interview with Jo Masters, chief economist at EY about what countries best handled the coronavirus outbreak.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.

Sean Aylmer speaks to EY Chief Economist Jo Masters about the EY Global COVID-19 Economic Index, which looks beyond traditional measures of GDP and employment to rank countries on their recovery from the pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Pat Devlin, Director of Aruba South Pacific (a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company) about the next wave of technologies changing the way we work and connect.  It's your guide to 5G, Wifi-6 and the security challenges that come with always being connected.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 13 March 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 12 March 2021 One year since the pandemic was announced, the world is slowly getting back to normal. Also today: Local travel stocks surge on the back of a big spending package from Canberra. BHP plans to reverse a decade long trend and take on employees, not contractors. And the head of ASIO warns about China’s influence in universities. Plus an interview with Monika Tu, founder and owner of Black Diamondz Property Concierge, about selling high end real estate to Chinese buyers. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Monika Tu, Founder and Director of Black Diamondz Property Concierge, about her business selling high-end property, mostly to Australian-Chinese clients.  She also shares her forecast for the property market and the surprise response she's had to her latest $45-million listing.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 11 March 2021 The Reserve Bank Governor has a warning for the housing sector, but interest rates will remain low for years.  Also today: The federal government to pay 50 per cent of airfares to holiday destinations. Prime Minister Scott Morrison to join the leaders of the US, India and Japan to discuss China’s influence.   And one of the country’s largest coal fire power plant set to close. Plus an interview with the Hon. John Sharp AM, deputy chair of Regional Express, about the airline’s battle with Qantas.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to the Honourable John Sharp AM, Deputy Chair of the Rex Group, about the regional airline's shift into the 'golden triangle' of Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane.  John Sharp accuses of Qantas of acting like a bully by moving into regional routes unable to sustain two airlines.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 10 March 2021  Technology stocks in Australia and around the globe tumble, wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in value.  Also today:   Business confidence in corporate Australia hits a decade high.   Insurer IAG suspends trading in its shares as the fallout from the collapse of finance group Greensill spreads.   And why caravan parks had their best summer for years and expect the same at Easter. Plus an interview with Steven Fenech from techguide.com.au about the incredible rise of Apple.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Fenech, editor and publisher at techguide.com.au, about the rise of Apple.  They look at the history of the tech company, the iconic products and the flops, whether it can keep growing and whether any other company is big enough to challenge it.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 9 March 2021  The Federal Government readies a rescue package for the tourism industry, including cash hand-outs and low-rate loans.  Also today: Wall Street, European markets and the ASX surge on the back of big spending in the US. Rumours of a takeover of Treasury Wine Estates sends its share price running. And International Women’s Day unearths some not so impressive facts about the gender divide. Plus an interview with Kylie Willment, Chief Investment Officer Pacific at Mercer, about environmental investing.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Kylie Willment, Chief Investment Officer Pacific at Mercer, about the decision to commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.  The decision now places pressure on other fund managers to follow suit - Mercer locally has more than $36-billion in assets under management.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 8 March 2021  Twelve months after the COVID-19 bear market, it’s the tech stocks, banks and miners that have performed best.  Also today:   The US Senate paves the way for a massive $US1.9 trillion spending package which should boost equity markets.   Australia enlists local GPs to help roll out the coronavirus vaccine.   And good luck finding a tradie over the next couple of years. Plus an interview with John Winter, CEO of ARITA, the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association, about the end of JobKeeperFind 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.

Sean Aylmer speaks to John Winter, CEO of the Australian Restructuring, Insolvency & Turnaround Association, about the impending end of JobKeeper and what it will mean for businesses still relying on Government support.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Kim Clarke, General Manager of Enterprise at MYOB, about the plight of the Australian manufacturing sector.  They discuss the demise of the sector, and what it would take to make it a significant player in the Australian economy again. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 6 March 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 5 March 2021 The Biden Administration has put Australia at the centre of its foreign strategy in Asia, which might not be so good for local exporters. Also today: Two big corporate deals afoot from Cleanaway and Xero. The fall and fall of Myer department stores. And the government defends its vaccine roll-out program. Plus an interview with Angus Grigg, Financial Review journalist and host of new podcast The Sure Thing, about one of Australia’s most amazing white-collar crimes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Angus Grigg, Australian Financial Review journalist, about his new podcast The Sure Thing. The podcast tells the remarkable story of Christopher Hill and Lukas Kamay, two university friends jailed for Australia's biggest insider trading scam.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 4 March 2021  The Australian economy grew at its fastest pace in at least 60 years during the second half of 2020, as the recovery from the COVID recession kicked in.  Also today:   Federal attorney general Christian Porter says he won’t step down, despite rape allegations.   Regulators warn that lending standards for home loans could tighten.   And a slew of changes atop some of Australia’s biggest companies. Plus an interview with Conal Hanna from media monitoring group Streem about who’s making news.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 4 March 2021  Sean Aylmer speaks to Conal Hanna, Media Partnerships Lead at Streem, about the stories that have dominated recent media coverage.  In particular, they look at the change in coverage of relations with China, which companies generated the most interest during reporting season, and which politicians have made the most headlines compared to last year. Streem are supporters of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3 March 2021  The Reserve Bank says low interest rates are here to stay even if house prices keep rising.  Also today: A record year for the local farming sector. Rio Tinto and BHP run into trouble with Apache native Americans. And how zero alcohol wine is boosting one of the country’s best known vineyards. Plus an interview with Ed McManus, Chief Executive Officer of delivery service, Deliveroo. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.