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Listener Paul asks: I have a question for you about ETFs. How much of the overall market is owned by ETFs and as they become more popular will they reach a point where they are driving the share price of individual companies either up or down?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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 20 August 2024 Get ready for a big jump in insurance premiums, in part due to leaky pipes.  Gaza and the CFMEU dominate parliament Federal Police called in to Rex dispute And would you pay to attend a friend’s wedding?  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - financial advice for the budget-conscious. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold is trading at record highs of more than $US2,500 an ounce. It's seen as a safe haven - but lately, the gold price has been a little unusual.Vivek Dhar, Director of Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about why it's time to view gold less as a commodity, and more like a currency. He also explains the fluctuations in oil and iron ore prices.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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. Market rises Ampol to cut back on EV charging Leandlease $1.5b loss Bluescope steel warning A2 tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 19 August 2024 Earnings season is in full swing with companies reporting solid results, as the Reserve Bank repeats that rates won’t change this year.  And more, including: National Australia Bank warns on bad loans The spring selling season nears And Kamala Harris is set to front the Democratic National Convention this week Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - financial advice for the budget-conscious. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So far this reporting season, some of the most interesting stocks to watch have been the retailers. JB HiFi, for instance, announced a big special dividend, despite the cost of living crisis hitting consumer spending.Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about the retailers, including the outlook for companies like Coles, Woolworths, Breville and more.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every day, when you’re listening to Fear & Greed, you’re hearing the handiwork of our audio producer, Luke.He’s an excellent audio engineer, but he’s also an extremely talented musician in his own right.Adam Lang talks to Luke St James about the release of his new single, What Friends Do, and the changing face of the music industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See 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. Energy, miners lead market No changes to rates ASX costs increase Earnings bonanza Trump rejects advice Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.