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. Gold stocks fall on quiet day Famed Macy’s up for sale PNG interested in Woodside-Santos Battle for Qld Premier role Cease fire hopes diminish

Monday 11 December 2023 The world of financial planning is set for a major shake-up.  The government to slash migration levels and increase taxes on foreigners who own vacant homes in Australia Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to retire from politics And possibly the biggest sporting deal ever, globally, was signed over the weekend by a Japanese baseballer playing in the US

This is the most important time of the year for retailers - coming off the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales, and now the run-up to Christmas. So what’s it all mean for investors in this sector? Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about retail stocks from Coles and Woolies to Premier Investments and Breville. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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).

Guest: Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing Original air date: April 1, 2022 Beer is big business in Australia. Craft beers have exploded in popularity, and now alcohol-free beers are growing in popularity too. But how sustainable is the sector when it's dominated by a couple of multinational giants? Paul Bowker, co-founder and CEO of Brick Lane Brewing, tells Sean Aylmer about what it takes to be a successful independent brewer.

9-10 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.

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 at ten week high Changes at RBA Woodside, Santos talk tie up Guild warns on Chemist Warehouse Ex-wife of union boss spared conviction

Friday 8 December 2023 The Albanese Government pushes through a major chunk of its industrial relations legislation in a win just as parliament finishes for the year.  Virgin in last-ditch talks with its cabin crews to prevent industrial action over Christmas Workers claim more than two hours in meetings causes a drop in productivity And McDonald’s zeroes in on 50,000 stores globally by 2027 Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it features Peter Thornhill, author of Motivated Money, on how he built his $10m investment portfolio. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Anyone hoping for a big salary bump in 2024 could be out of luck. Even with unemployment so low, most employers are not expecting to offer salary increases above inflation. Shay Peters, CEO of Robert Walters Australia and New Zealand, talks to Sean Aylmer about the global recruitment consultancy's 2024 Salary Survey, including how workers can use AI to futureproof themselves.

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 holds onto gains $10b autism scheme RBA appoints chief economist Perpetual rejects Soul Patts bid SpaceX valued at $US170b

Thursday 7 December 2023 Australian living standards drop to their lowest level in eight years.  Also today:  The local share market surges 1.7 per cent to ten-week highs National Cabinet agrees over NDIS funding And Australia Post finally dumps daily deliveries of letters, but you can get a parcel within 24 hours Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it features Peter Thornhill, author of Motivated Money, on how he built his $10m investment portfolio. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Crypto investors are having a better time of it right now, with Bitcoin rebounding to levels not seen for 18 months. Expectations of interest rate reductions and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen the digital asset climbing in recent weeks. John O'Loghlen, Managing Director - APAC at Coinbase (the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US) talks to Sean Aylmer about the market outlook, and the impact major collapses like FTX have had on the market's reputation. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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. GDP just 0.2 per cent last quarter Interest rate stocks lead market Endeavour promises better times Rio defers green spending Australia to support COP28

Wednesday 6 December 2023 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold, meaning no more hikes until at least next February.  Also today: New car sales are set to hit a record in 2023, and there’s a battle to the finish line for the top selling vehicle title  King Charles III set to make his first visit to Australia as monarch And there’s a crisis brewing in the coffee industry Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it features Peter Thornhill, author of Motivated Money, on how he built his $10m investment portolio. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

How should investors think about private equity?  Rainer Ender, Global Head of Private Equity at Schroders Capital, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 in the asset class: risks, opportunities, and how it all works. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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, gold lead market lower Israel warning on Australia Westpac restores services Fortescue ships from Gabon BoQ board critcised

Tuesday 5 December 2023 ANZ says the competition watchdog is divorced from reality, while the $20 billion bid for Origin Energy gets voted down, on a big day for M&A activity.  Also today: Bitcoin is back, hitting its highest level in 18 months Calls for a freeze on ham prices ahead of Christmas And penguins become masters of the catnap

Mortgage payments, rent, power bills, food, insurance, petrol - you name it, it seems to be getting more expensive. And all of that has a real impact on consumer confidence and spending. Kate Browne, Head of Research and Insights at Compare Club, talks to Sean Aylmer about Compare Club's latest Bill Stress Index, and what it reveals about Australian spending habits. Compare Club is a supporter of Fear and Greed

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. Gold companies leads market higher Macron criticises Australia Radio wars heat up Grocery prices moderate Evergrande wins reprieve

Monday 4 December 2023 The Aussie housing market slows sharply as Melbourne prices go backwards.  Also today: Aussie shares, and Wall Street, have one of their best months on record, but can it last?  It’s a huge week for M&A activity And what happens when the boss of BHP starts dating the boss of Canadian National Railway?

Artificial intelligence has arrived, and we now have a clearer picture of how it’s going to affect the workforce - the jobs it will make easier, and the ones it may replace altogether. GSFM fund manager partner Epoch has released a white paper exploring the impact on labour markets… and as a result, the economic impact, and the implications for investors. Dr Kevin Hebner, Global Investment Strategist at Epoch Investment Partners, joins Sean Aylmer from New York to talk about how workers can use AI to their benefit, and some of the companies where AI has already been priced in to their value. Remember, this is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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).

Guest: Jim Penman, founder of Jim's Mowing Original air date: April 16, 2021 Sean Aylmer speaks to Jim Penman about how he turned a lawnmowing business into a global franchise with dozens of divisions and annual revenue of almost half a billion dollars.

2-3 December 2023 Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.

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. Market closes lower States push back on GST deal CEOs disclose relationship to avoid conflict Calls for financial abuse reform Has the cash rate peaked?

Friday 1 December 2023 Australia is falling behind in its efforts to reach its climate targets by 2030.  Also today: The OECD reckons the Reserve Bank might have to start cutting rates in the middle of next year.  The Commonwealth Bank is back in the mortgage market game, once again competing aggressively. And that’s good for anyone with a mortgage.  And one of the world’s great diplomats, Henry Kissinger, dies aged 100 This week, it’s all about doing Christmas on a budget. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

With CoreLogic data showing house prices have now recovered from their post-COVID dip, it's an interesting time to talk about property investing - in particular, investing in new builds. Daniel Hubbard, Group Manager - Investment at Metricon Homes, the biggest builder in Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the sector, supply of new properties, and the type of clients he sees purchasing new investment properties. This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Invest by Metricon is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

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. Surge in ASX for month end Origin rejects new offer $1.7b sale of 7-Eleven Coal mines reopen Altman back at OpenAI

Thursday 30 November 2023 Inflation fell sharply in October, and financial markets are now betting there’ll be no more rate rises this year.  Also today: A massive cattle property in western Australia sells for $300 million  Harvey Norman reports an 8% drop in turnover And Charlie Munger, one of the greatest investors ever, dies aged 99 This week, it’s all about doing Christmas on a budget. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

More than 40,000 people in Australia are living and working in conditions of modern slavery. The pressure is on both the Federal Government and companies of all sizes to ensure modern slavery isn’t thriving within supply chains. Nicholas Bernhardt is the CEO of Informed 365, and works with some of Australia’s biggest companies to help stamp out modern slavery - from Lendlease and Mirvac to Coles and Treasury Wine Estates. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the warning signs of modern slavery, and the sectors most susceptible to it.

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 lead ASX higher US rates spark markets Healius finds friends Carnival cruises dumps Melbourne Push to extend ceasefire

Wednesday 29 November 2023 Australian small businesses are falling behind in their tax and super payments, and they could face gaol as a result.  The Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales are set to hit a new record for turnover.  Major retailers offering extra leave to attract staff And people born in the 1990s have poorer mental health for their age than any previous generation.  This week, it’s all about doing Christmas on a budget. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

The telco sector has certainly seen a bit of upheaval over the last month or so. The outage at Optus really demonstrated just how much modern businesses rely on connectivity for everything from phone systems, to point of sale, and has prompted many customers to consider their own needs. Nick Pachos, Chief Commercial Officer at Superloop, talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of challenger brands in telecommunications - and why businesses are demanding reliability and flexibility from their telcos. Superloop is a supporter of this podcast

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 up on commodities Imugene’s shares surge on FDA news KFC, Taco Bell owner upbeat Plenti share price jumps 65pc Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended

Tuesday 28 November 2023 The Australian dollar is gaining friendswith forecasts that the currency is heading back above 70 US cents.  Also today: The boss of Home Affairs was sacked yesterday over dealings with lobbyists – the first time that’s happened to a federal department head Hamilton Island is no longer for sale And get ready for higher insurance premiums

When NAB executive Ana Marinkovic was visiting businesses in regional Australia recently, a potato farmer revealed he was paying workers $95 per hour to pick produce. It reveals the stark reality of the labour shortage, which when combined with high interest rates and inflation, have created a perfect storm of conditions for Australian small business. Ana Marinkovic, Executive General Manager, Small Business Bank at NAB, tells Sean Aylmer that 2024 is going to be even harder - and shares some advice for Australians looking to start their own small business.

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 Newspoll puts Labor, coalition tied New British RBA deputy Super funds head to UK Hopes for further Gaza pause

Monday 27 November 2023 The Reserve Bank overhaul is about to kick off in the halls of Parliament.  Also today: Amazon tells thousands of Australian staff members that WFH might make them less likely to be promoted.  Legal complaint against Meta claims the company knew users were under 13yo And Gen X has surpassed Millennials on exchange traded funds

2023 has been quite robust for M&A activity, despite the rising rate environment and general economic uncertainty. Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at independent law firm at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, talks to Sean Aylmer about the major players in M&A activity, some of the big deals we've seen, and what we can expect in 2024. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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).

Fear & Greed is very excited to be working on the weekly Mumbrellacast - a look at everything under Australia's media and marketing umbrella. There's a new episode every Wednesday - follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Original release date: Wednesday 22 November 2023 In this week’s Mumbrellacast:  Kyle & Jackie O sign historic ten-year deal; is this the beginning of the end for SCA? Also on this episode: We talk to ARN CEO Ciaran Davis about the huge deal And we look at the fallout from Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin’s resignation this week and how the telco can bounce back Join Neil Griffiths & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.

Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Jennifer Duke adjudicating.

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. Market closes up AustralianSuper lashes Origin bid Free childcare recommendation WFH redundancy warning Financial literacy shock

Friday 24 November 2023 A surprise last-minute alternative proposal for Origin Energy has delayed a critical vote.  Also today: Black Friday is kicking off with a cash splash predicted despite the cost of living crisis.  Sam Altman returns to OpenAI And a new beverage has been launched that promises to make you less drunk the more you drink Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about making the most of an unexpected windfall. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Today, on Black Friday - one of the biggest shopping days of the year - Slyp has released new research with UTS and the Minister for the Environment. It reveals Australia prints more than 10.6 billion paper receipts every year. Paul Weingarth, co-founder and CEO of Slyp, talks about the case for digital receipts - and the importance of having both government and major retailers on board.

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. Market down RBA says inflation ‘homegrown’ Business leaders tackle antisemitism Hedge funds rack up losses Sam Altman returns to OpenAI

Thursday 23 November 2023 Australian house prices have officially hit a new record, but how long can it last?  ANZ staff could lose their bonuses if they don’t come into the office Crypto exchange Binance to pay $US4.3 billion in penalties And radio stars Kyle & Jackie O sign Australian media’s biggest talent deal ever  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about making the most of an unexpected windfall. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Ethical investing is surging - in fact, awareness of responsible investing has jumped 20% in just the last two years.  John McMurdo, CEO of Australian Ethical, talks to Sean Aylmer Frustration about how fear and frustration is pushing investors to make different decisions with their money - and why ethical investing is able to match (and even out-perform) other forms of investing. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions. Australian Ethical is a supporter of Fear and Greed.

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. AGM season in full swing US Fed cool on rate rises Miners get labour exemption UQ tops rankings Israel agrees to ceasefire

Wednesday 22 November 2023 The Reserve Bank has made it clear: if wages keep rising without productivity, then interest rates will increase again.  Warnings that house prices could fall next year New research shows younger and lower income people feel increasingly pessimistic about the future OpenAI’s leadership saga continues Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about making the most of an unexpected windfall. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.