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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 4702
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
RBA cuts rates, warns on productivity; ASX hits high; Star strikes deal
Wednesday 13 August 2025
The RBA delivers a much-awaited interest rate cut - the third so far this year.
And more, including:
- The local sharemarket hits a new all-time high, buoyed by the interest r…
Q+A: How many more rates cuts will we get?
The RBA has now cut rates three times this year. How many more cuts will we see?
Today Natalie MacDonald is joined by Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen.
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylme…
Afternoon Report | Rates cut, ASX hits new high
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.
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ASX closes higher after int…
Australia to recognise Palestine; JB Hi-Fi boss quits; lithium soars
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans to recognise a Palestinian state, putting Australia at odds with the US over the issue.
And more, including:
- JB HiFi’s CEO call…
Q+A: What should we expect from reporting season?
What should we expect from reporting season?
Today Sean Aylmer is joined by Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden.
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer ques…
Afternoon Report | Lithium soars
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.
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ASX closes higher
- PM to re…
PM rejects Israel sanctions; auction clearance rates ease; Temu & GyG boom
Monday 11 August 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects calls to impose sanctions on Israel.
And more, including:
- Auction clearance rates ease as homebuyers wait for the RBA to cut rates.
- Te…
Q+A: Will the RBA cut rates?
Will the Reserve Bank cut interest rates tomorrow?
Today Sean is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a look at what the Reserve Bank board will do tomorrow, as well as the upcoming wages and lab…
Q+A: Why is Australia outperforming on biotech?
Australia seems to be punching above its weight on innovative biotech companies, from cultivated meat to printing human cells. Why?
Today Michael Thompson is joined by Stefan von Imhof from alternativ…
The Weekend Edition | 9-10 August 2025
This was the week where we officially started living in a tariff world. It was also the week where one state proposed legislating work-from-home rights. Plus newspapers got a lifeline, and the nation…
Afternoon Report | Markets, Israel & ChatGPT
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.
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ASX dips but strong week
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Bonus: Why Aussies are getting over their EV 'range anxiety'
In the last few years there’s been a huge rise in demand for electric vehicles in Australia.
But at the same time, plenty of people still have questions: are there enough charging stations, can I get …
PM supports WFH changes; ASX competitor close; WA prospector strikes gold
Friday 8 August 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports the idea of legislated WFH privileges.
And more, including:
- The corporate regulator is close to agreeing to allowing a competitor to th…
Q+A: Tariffs & slow economy, but ASX soars. Why?
The US is imposing tariffs, and our economy is so slow that the RBA is expected to slash rates - but the ASX is soaring. Why?
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer quest…
Afternoon Report | Economics, earnings and tax
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.
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ASX closes flat
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Rio cuts …
Chalmers pushes AI; ASX surges to record; ASX mix-up sends telco tumbling
Thursday 7 August 2025
Today, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls on Australians to welcome AI as an enabler, not a disrupter, in the economy.
And more, including:
- The ASX hits an all time high.
- …
Q+A: How long can newspapers survive?
This week, Australia's publishing rivals News Ltd and Nine did a deal that will see newspapers printed for the next five years. But how long can newspapers survive?
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer …
Afternoon Report | ASX hits new record
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.
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Banks lead the way
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News r…
One On One: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller
Sean Aylmer sits down with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller to find out everything he can about his world -from what it was like to be offered the role of a bank CEO, to what's surprised him about the job.…
NBN-Amazon satellite deal; cost of living crisis starts to ease; top social media pollies
Wednesday 6 August 2025
NBN Co will partner with US tech giant Amazon to offer satellite broadband to regional Australia.
And more, including:
- The local share market closes at a record high
- There ar…