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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. PM on Ukraine peace call GST payouts Trump 200pc tariffs Big miners lift Putin responds Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 14 March 2025 Five years on from COVID, house prices and the sharemarket are up 40pc and interest rates remain near 12 year highs. But are we better off?  And more, including: Household power prices set to rise by up to 9pc.  And yet another delay for the astronauts on the ISS trying to get home, nine months after they blasted off for a week-long flight.  Plus the Aussie dollar hits a five year low against the Euro and pound sterling, and Canberra wants to incentivise consumers to buy local products. Join our free weekly newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - good news for anyone with their head in the sand over their finances. 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.

Workplace culture and governance is front of mind for many investors, particularly after headlines about governance at WiseTech Global and the cultural review at Nine Entertainment. But should investors be doing more due diligence on culture and governance before investing, and how do companies ensure they're seen as a safe place for investors to put their money? Nich Burch, founder and director at Burch & Co, talks to Sean Aylmer about the challenges facing companies in culture and governance, including why the 'male ego' may be causing problems for investors.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 falls further Tariff fallout Consumer stocks tumbling New CEOs Russia cautious Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Steve asks: Been hearing non-stop about the gold price climbing. Everybody wants gold, everybody's buying it because it's safe - I get that. But WHO is actually buying it, and WHERE is it? It's not like you can just walk into Coles and Woolies and get a couple of ounces of gold from the deli. So how does it actually work?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. 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.

Thursday 13 March 2025 The local share market tumbles on the back of Washington’s decision to not allow exemptions from tariffs, for Australian aluminium and steel exports.  And more, including: The corporate watchdog pursues the country’s biggest superannuation fund.  And Warren Buffett once again proves he is one of the greatest investors of all time.  Plus industrial disputes in Australia rise, and Ukraine agrees to a cease fire although Moscow is, so far, non-committal.  Join our free weekly newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - good news for anyone with their head in the sand over their finances. 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.

Chris Hulls, the co-founder and CEO of Life360, shares insights on his family safety and location sharing app, which has seen impressive growth in Australia. He discusses how Life360 plans to compete with tech giants like Apple and Google while expanding services to include pets and seniors. Hulls highlights the strategic acquisition of Tile for pet tracking and their ambitious advertising partnerships, including one with Uber. With a vision for a $100 billion valuation, he emphasizes a commitment to maintaining a free version of the app.

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 tumbles US tariffs for steel, aluminium Native title ruling Rio bonds Disputes rise Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 12 March 2025   Global equity markets sell off on fears of a recession in the United States. And more, including: Consumer sentiment in Australia finally picks up, hitting a three year high.  The value of losses from scams tumbles Disney+ looks at pushing into sport in Australia. And Elon Musk’s bad week out of the office. Join our free weekly newsletter here - out every Wednesday! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - good news for anyone with their head in the sand over their finances. 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.