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Listener Joshua asks: Where do banks get their money from? When you get a loan, where do they source the cash?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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 31 January 2025 The local share market hits a new record high.  And more, including: The cost of generating electricity in Australia soars.  President Donald Trump orders the building of a detention camp at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese classifies the discovery of a caravan full of explosives and the addresses of Jewish buildings as terrorism.  And a passenger jet collides with a military helicopter in Washington DC. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - can a no-buy year actually work? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Responsible investing in Australia continues to climb, with demand from institutional investors a key driver of growth. But concerns about greenwashing have increased, and the return of Donald Trump has raised questions over sustainability as an economic priority.Estelle Parker, co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the growth and performance of the industry, and why more institutional investors are turning to responsible investments.Responsible Investment Association Australasia is a supporter of this podcast. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before investing.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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 hits new high Zip Co tumbles 25pc US rates on hold $2.5b for Vic schools MinRes debt jumps Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 30 January 2025 Interest rates in Australia could fall as soon as next month after inflation slows sharply.  And more, including: Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirms Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins is alive in Russia, after previous fears he had been executed Wine exports to China jump, but sales to many other markets fall  Plus the local share market closes in on a record high, and the best time to buy a cheap domestic and international flight Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - can a no-buy year actually work? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three years, piling more pressure on the RBA for an interest rate cut in February.But Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, explains to Sean Aylmer why the economy doesn't need a rate cut.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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.  Inflation low ASX nears high Star sells assets Lithium prices turn Wall Street rebounds Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 January 2025 A Chinese start up creates a much cheaper competitor to Chat GPT, sending share prices on Wall Street and the ASX tumbling.  And more, including: It’s I-day, inflation day, with markets hopeful a low CPI figure will trigger a rate cut next month.  The AFL fights for a bigger slice of the wagering dollar.  Plus more on the Sigma Healthcare-Chemist Warehouse merger, and Honda’s ambitious targets in the motorcycle world.  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - can a no-buy year actually work? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The emergence of Chinese AI company DeepSeek has rocked markets, with almost $US600 billion wiped off the market cap of US chipmaker Nvidia.Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it means for investors.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee 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.  Nvidia $US600b loss Banks support ASX Chalmers confidence Chemist Warehouse sales surge Nuix tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.