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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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The best value for money holidays this year
Great holidays don’t have to come with eye-watering price tags. Sean Aylmer speaks with Sammy Turpin from Luxury Escapes about where travellers can fi...
"WTF, James Hardie?"
James Hardie has had a horror year. The 136-year-old building supplies company made some big decisions that made investors very, very unhappy - includ...
Household spending and the cost of living crunch
Household spending is the engine room of the economy, and one of the clearest indicators of cost-of-living pressure. Sean Aylmer talks to Westpac Chie...
ASX outlook for 2026: Where are the opportunities?
Australian equities have come back toward fair value... but that doesn’t mean every sector is attractive. Sean Aylmer speaks with Morningstar equity m...
How can you climb a career ladder where the first rung is missing?
A university degree no longer guarantees a smooth start to a career. Sean Aylmer speaks with Simon Kuestenmacher of The Demographics Group about degre...
Murdoch, Hollywood & the future of global media
From the Murdoch empire to Hollywood’s upheaval, the global media landscape is shifting fast. Michael Thompson talks to Tim Burrowes from Mumbrella an...
Why car dealerships make people rich
Car dealerships don’t sound exciting, but they can be extraordinary wealth generators. Sean Aylmer is joined by Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research...
Why 2026 might be the year to try glamping
Camping has grown up - and glamping is one of the fastest-growing travel trends. Sean Aylmer chats with Sonny Hawkins from Luxury Escapes about why 20...
Can our newspapers, TV and radio stations survive?
Free-to-air TV, newspapers and radio have all been declared “dead”... repeatedly. Michael Thompson speaks with Tim Burrowes, founder and publisher of...
Samsung vs Apple: who really won 2025?
Samsung and Apple went head-to-head in 2025, and the rivalry is only getting fiercer. Michael Thompson is joined by Stephen Fenech, editor of techguid...
Why private credit is booming
Private credit has exploded in popularity, drawing the attention of investors and regulators alike. Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Mon...
Sunken treasure vs economic sweet spots vs working remotely
The $US15b sunken treasure vs Australia's economic sweet spot vs Sean's adventures working remotely in France: Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam...
Albo's landslide vs Coalition's demise vs social media ban
Anthony Albanese's landslide election win vs the demise of the Coalition vs the world-leading social media ban. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam...
The quiet Aussie sector doing world-changing things
Australia is emerging as a serious biotech player, backed by world-class universities, grant funding, and a growing venture ecosystem. Michael Thompso...
Tariff wars vs Europe's moment vs China's rise
It's tariff wars vs Europe's reemergence as a global player vs China's rise. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top inter...
The tech story you might have missed this year
Australia punches well above its weight in global tech, but many of its biggest success stories fly a little under the radar. Michael Thompson speaks...
Elon Musk vs Donald Trump vs rise of AI
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the incredible rise of AI - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their favourite story from the year...
Romantic holiday ideas for 2026
Whether it’s a honeymoon, anniversary, or just time away together, romantic travel is about slowing down... or is it? Sean Aylmer talks with Matt McNe...
CBA & CSL slip vs the mining boom vs corporate governance
The demise of CBA & CSL's share prices, the Aussie miners surge, and corporate governance flares up again - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lan...
The ASX infrastructure vanishing act
Australia once had a deep pool of listed infrastructure, but names like Sydney Airport have been taken private, and the list keeps shrinking. Sean Ayl...
Tech stocks vs gold rush vs Wall St boom
It's tech stocks vs the gold rush vs the unstoppable Wall St boom - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each nominate their top markets story...
What investors might expect in 2026
2025 has been an eventful year, with some strong returns - but what comes next? Sean Aylmer is joined by Roger Montgomery from Montgomery Investment M...
Interest rates & inflation vs productivity vs government spending
Three rate cuts then talk of a hike vs a government spending boom vs the big productivity challenge. Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang each...
Q+A: Is the Santa rally real?
Every year around this time there's talk of a Santa Claus rally on the ASX. So what is it, is it real, and will we see one this year?
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The Weekend Edition | 20-21 Dec 2025
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson take a look at the main business news stories this week, from the government's budget update - a missed opportunity t...
Afternoon Report | PM announces gun buyback scheme
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...
Small beats big on ASX in ‘25; PM accepts blame for massacre; Woodside boss to run BP
Friday 19 December 2025
With less than two weeks to go until the end of the year, small caps have significantly outperformed large caps in 2025....
Q+A: Five things economist Diana Mousina learnt in 2025
Markets aren’t always rational, and neither is the commentary around them. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about th...
Afternoon Report | Energy slumps
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...
Budget deficits for years; Bondi charges laid; Treasury Wine Estate dumped
Today, the federal government outlines lower deficits in coming years in its mid-year budget review, but does little to improve the fiscal outlook.
Q+A: How a company's emissions are really measured
Today's question comes from listener Peter, who sent it through the Fear & Greed website:
Who measures emissions, how are they measured,...
Afternoon Report | ASX lower as oil price slumps
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...
ISIS inspired Bondi attack; consumer confidence tumbles; Google to sell property?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the massacre at Bondi Beach on Sunday was inspired by terrorist group ISIS.
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Q+A: Where SMEs are feeling the squeeze
Australia’s small and medium-sized businesses are under sustained pressure from higher costs, tighter cash flow and uneven economic conditions.
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Afternoon Report | NSW Premier defends police
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...
Tougher gun laws after massacre; ASIC slams ASX; Aussie cattle icon sold for $315m
The national cabinet will pursue much tougher gun laws, as the federal government faces criticism for not doing enough to stop antisemitism, following...
Q+A: Investing when rates turn higher
As expectations shift from rate cuts to possible hikes, many investors are rethinking portfolio positioning. Tim Carleton, Chief Investment Officer at...
Afternoon Report | Bondi death toll rises
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...
Terror attack in Bondi; housing market stalls; PE’s interest in 2nd division football club
Monday 15 December 2025
Australia awakes to the horror of a terrorist attack on a large crowd celebrating the Jewish Hanukkah festival in Sydney...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 15 Dec 2025
Three rate cuts, a surprise inflation flare-up, house prices roaring and the labour market finally losing a bit of steam – 2025 has been a strange yea...