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  Monday 4 August 2025 Global share markets are under pressure as US tariffs come into force.  And more, including: Victoria’s Allan government wants to legislate WFH.  House prices are on the rise.  The Productivity Commission’s radical plan to overhaul company tax rates.  Donald Trump sacks the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after disappointing employment data. 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do economists and the Reserve Bank care so much about the construction sector? Today Sean is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a look at the week ahead in the economy, including the importance of the construction sector, and why international trade figures might hold the key to the economy's weakness.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a musician make it in the age of Spotify?Musician Luke St James - part of the Fear & Greed team - joins Michael Thompson to talk about launching new music in the digital age. Luke's new single Summer Son is out now on Spotify, or wherever you get your music.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.

Tim Burrowes, Publisher of Mumbrella and co-host of Media Land, joins for a lively discussion on pressing business topics. The team humorously debates the potential for interest rate cuts and the government's reversed decision on YouTube for kids. They delve into international trade challenges, particularly the stalled Australia-EU deal, and celebrate Australia's first homegrown rocket launch. With a comedic twist, they tackle Virgin Australia's pet policy and reflect on a playful competition, delivering insights with a side of laughter.

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 Trump tariffs Star crisis ResMed boost Apple surge Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Lynn asks: It's commonly said that the RBA's use of interest rates for monetary policy is a blunt tool which affects mortgage holders disproportionately. I've recently heard of an alternative: the Monetary Authority of Singapore manages monetary policy not by using interest rates.  Instead it lets the Singapore dollar rise or fall against the currencies of its main trading partners within an undisclosed trading band, known as the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate. Why don't more reserve banks do this? 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.

Friday 1 August 2025 The deputy governor of the RBA hints at a rate cut in a fortnight’s time, just as figures suggest a pickup in the retail and building sectors.  And more, including: Microsoft and Meta announce huge quarterly profits.  Copper - the bellwether commodity - tumbles 20 per cent, the biggest intraday fall in nearly 40 years.  Virgin gives the green light for dogs and cats to travel with passengers in cabins.  Westpac takes over from Commonwealth bank, sponsoring Cricket Australia. 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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.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. ASX closes down Palestinian pressure Rio disappoints Tariffs hit local co’s Trade deals rush Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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