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Jul 31, 2025 • 12min
Interview: What Microsoft's blockbuster results says about tech shift
Microsoft and Meta have announced blockbuster results for the quarter, with the share price of both tech giants soaring.Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about the results, and what it says about the companies spending billions to capitalise on 'a once in a generation tech shift.'This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Markets, tariffs and results
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 Palestinian pressure Rio disappoints Tariffs hit local co’s Trade deals rush Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2025 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: What happens when inflation is too low?
What happens when inflation is too low?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 17min
Low inflation opens the way for rate cuts; YouTube ban; Aust-EU FTA falters
Thursday 31 July 2025 A drop in inflation opens the way for interest rate cuts. And more, including: Australia edges closer to calling for a separate state of Palestine. The federal government adds YouTube to the list of social media sites banned for young teenagers. An Australia-EU free trade deal looks to be faltering The share price of weight loss drug group Novo Nordisk tumbles 30pc on disappointing sales of Ozempic and Wegovy. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, cash or cashless: what’s better for the budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 16min
Interview: Scott Farquhar on AI, the future & Atlassian
We talk a lot about artificial intelligence, about how businesses can use AI to improve productivity, and the challenges in navigating a period of significant disruption. But in terms of the opportunity for Australia, we’re only just scratching the surface.Now, one of this country’s most respected tech leaders has used a National Press Club address to lay out exactly how big the potential is - and what the government needs to do to get us there.Scott Farquhar - co-founder of Atlassian, and the chair of the Tech Council of Australia - talks to Sean Aylmer about Atlassian, the future, and why AI is our chance to 'change the global pecking order'.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Inflation slows
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 surges Star troubles Corp update Trump defence Tsunami warnings Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: Can you explain the First Guardian collapse?
The collapse of the First Guardian managed investment scheme and two others has affected thousands of investors, who combined may have lost more than a billion dollars. How did they get drawn into the scheme, and what happens now?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2025 • 15min
Telstra, WES, QBE winners; green light for HECS debt relief; illegal tobacco hits ASX
Wednesday 30 July 2025 Telstra, Wesfarmers and QBE take over as the best performing large caps on the ASX. And more, including: The federal government gets a green light for its HECS debt and childcare bills. The illegal tobacco trade hurts another ASX-listed victim. The launch of Australia’s first home made rocket is delayed again. A shooter kills four in midtown Manhattan, in New York. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, cash or cashless: what’s better for the budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2025 • 13min
Interview: 30 years of CommSec, from 4 trades to 40,000
On the day CommSec launched in July 1995, just four trades were lodged - all of them by phone or fax. Fast forward 30 years, and the platform now manages 40,000 trades every day.CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski talks to Sean Aylmer about three decades of CommSec, and how the market has changed across that time.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Markets, coal and Murdoch
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 flat ALP hits back at UN Rio future Coal comeback Trump v Murdoch Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.