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

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.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 surges Star troubles Corp update Trump defence Tsunami warnings Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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.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 flat ALP hits back at UN Rio future Coal comeback Trump v Murdoch Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there any merit in the current debate around emissions and climate change, and Barnaby Joyce’s private member's bill?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.

Tuesday 29 July 2025 Climate change dogs the federal opposition parties as the UN’s chief scientist tells the government to do more.  And more, including: Western Australia is the country’s top performing state Global pharmaceutical companies pay just a fraction of their revenue in tax.  Helloworld Travel reports that airfares are falling and cruises are becoming more popular. WiseTech appoints an insider to the job of CEO.  Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's the money habits we formed years ago, and how to break the bad ones. 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.

AI is everywhere - and investing is no exception. But if you can use AI to pick stocks, does it actually mean the result will be better?Zhe Chen - senior vice president, portfolio manager, and research lead at Acadian Asset Management - talks to Sean Aylmer about how he's used artificial intelligence in the investment process.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.