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Jun 15, 2025 • 16min

PM to meet Trump; Abu Dhabi mulls Santos bid; Amazon to invest $20b in Australia

Monday 16 June 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sets a date to meet US President Donald Trump as the crisis in the Middle East escalates.  And more, including: Abu Dhabi’s state owned oil company considers a tilt for Santos. Amazon says it will invest $20 billion in Australia.  The national housing market bounces, with Melbourne leading the way Hundreds of thousands of protesters rally against Donald Trump across the US. Join our free daily newsletter here. Take our short survey on Fear & Greed here. It only takes a few minutes, and by taking part before 30 June, you’ll be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - three financial secret weapons. 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.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 12min

Interview: Oil, gold surge as Middle East descends into chaos

Oil and gold both surged in the immediate aftermath of Israel's attack on Iran last week.Vivek Dhar, Director - Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, takes Sean Aylmer through commodity price fluctuations - the forces that move them, and what happens next.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 14, 2025 • 24min

Sunday feature: A financial planner's three secret weapons

HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Ep 141Sometimes it's the little things that can have thebiggest impact on our money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they identify three financial secret weapons: simple changes that could make a massive impact to your financial future. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.Canna Campbell is a Corporate Authorised Representative and Corporate Credit Representative of Wealthstream Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 35 152 803 113 Australian Financial Services Licensee AFSL 412079.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 33min

The Weekend Edition | 14-15 June 2025

A big week on markets, but is it bigger than the latest out of the US? Plus two companies with dramatic share price drops, and do we really need another talkfest on productivity? Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 4min

Afternoon Report | Market turmoil

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. Israel attack ASX falls Air India crash Accent share price tumbles Woodside given more time Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 6min

Ask Fear & Greed: What is the Big Mac index?

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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 16min

Trump threatens AUKUS; BYD boss: EV prices are falling; retailer’s price plummets

Friday 13 June 2025 Donald Trump threatens the AUKUS deal, as analysts claim it is part of a bid for a lesser deal for Australia.  And more, including: BYD boss claims cheaper EVs are on the way.  The share price of one of the country’s favourite online luxury retailers tumbles as it downgrades its profit outlook.  Consumer sentiment picks up, slightly. The US and China close to doing a deal over tariffs. Join our free daily newsletter here. Take our short survey on Fear & Greed here. It only takes a few minutes, and by taking part before 30 June, you’ll be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - three financial secret weapons. 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.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 11min

Interview: Why Afterpay welcomes this week's BNPL reform

Buy Now Pay Later in Australia has moved into a new era, with the sector’s products now regulated by credit laws.It means customers signing up for products like Afterpay will now have to answer questions about their finances and have their credit history checked before they can pay in four instalments.Michael Saadat, International Head of Public Policy at Block, the owner of Afterpay, talks to Sean Aylmer about how the changes work, and why they welcome the tailored regulation of the industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 4min

Afternoon Report | Trump and ASX

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 US rate pressure Tassie vote Monash jumps LA riots Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 6min

Ask Fear & Greed: What is the lipstick index?

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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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