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Fear and Greed
Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Jul 24, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX, Canberra and Tesla
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 lower Fortescue surge Penalty rate bill PEXA surges Tesla disappoints Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 2025 • 6min
Ask Fear & Greed: Can house prices just keep rising?
House prices are rising in all capital cities for the first time in four years. But can they just keep going?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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 16min
HECS debt, childcare bills; house prices rise; NAB boss responds to rumours
Thursday 24 July 2025 Federal parliament is back, with legislation to reduce HECS debt and safeguard childcare facilities likely to pass with broad support. And more, including: House prices are rising in all eight capital cities – the first time that’s happened since COVID. New research shows renters are paying around $10,000 per year more than pre-COVID. NAB’s boss addresses concerns about his behaviour. The US and Japan do a trade deal. 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.

Jul 23, 2025 • 10min
Interview: How pharmacies are luring shoppers from Coles & Woolies
Australia’s spending habits are shifting. In the latest quarter, beauty, pharmacy, and retail surged, while categories like alcohol, petrol, and pet care took a hit. But the stories within those categories are fascinating - like the increasing number of people buying grocery items from pharmacies instead of supermarkets, and the surprising effect of Coles's consolidation of its liquor brands.Ben Dixon, CEO of consumer data and research firm Fonto, talks to Sean Aylmer about the changes in purchasing behaviour, and what it means for Australian businesses.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher
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. Banks bounce Savings dilemma Govt payouts Telix troubles Woodside jumps Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2025 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: What do yesterday's radio ratings mean?
What do yesterday's radio ratings mean?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.

Jul 22, 2025 • 17min
Insignia sold for $3.3b; RBA explains rate call; Fed parliament kicks off
Wednesday 23 July 2025 One of the country’s biggest financial planning groups set to be sold in a $3.3 billion deal. And more, including: The Reserve Bank explains why it didn’t cut interest rates. Federal parliament kicks off. Chinese-made cars forecast to make up almost half of all sales in a decade’s time. Donald Trump’s approval rating takes a tumble. 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.

Jul 22, 2025 • 12min
Interview: From hairdresser to merchandise mogul
Dorry Kordahi has had an incredible career. He started out as a hairdresser, before founding DKM Blue - a hugely successful merchandise and uniforms company. He's also been the co-owner of basketball teams the Sydney Kings and the Illawarra Hawks, bought a yacht, and featured in a campaign for Chivas Regal. And now he's putting all of his expertise into growing the Swanky Socks brand.Dorry joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to share the secrets of his success.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat
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. Banks dumped Gaza statement Radio ratings Wisetech jobs Perpetual boost Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2025 • 8min
Ask Fear & Greed: What's the policy outlook in parliament?
What's does the new parliament mean for policy?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.