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Fear and Greed
Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Jul 17, 2025 • 16min
Rate cut likely after jobs shock; super funds return 10pc; PM’s Panda diplomacy
Friday 18 July 2025 A surprise jump in the unemployment rate opens the way for an interest rate cut next month. And more, including: AUSTRAC to focus on cash and digital currencies Superannuation funds have another good financial year How science is eradicating genetic diseases Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about debt consolidation. 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 17, 2025 • 12min
Interview: Corruption - the growing risk for global businesses
There is so much disruption in the global economy at the moment, that it is easy to lose sight of other business risks. One such risk is corruption, or as our guest today puts it, the “C” in ESG. Maurice Burke, Managing Director (investigations, diligence and compliance) at Kroll, talks to Sean about why corruption is becoming a growing risk for global businesses.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | Rate cut hopes
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 high Pointsbet battle Alcoa pain Santos disappoints Trump travails Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2025 • 5min
Ask Fear & Greed: Are there any good reasons for tariffs?
Are there any good reasons for tariffs? 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 16, 2025 • 16min
PM lauds talk with Beijing; ASX worst day in two months; NAB CEO under scrutiny
Thursday 17 July 2025 Anthony Albanese characterises talks with China’s leaders as 'constructive' and highlights the respect Beijing is showing Australia. And more, including: Rio Tinto gets a new boss The local share market records its worst day since May Oracle’s Larry Ellison becomes the world’s second richest person Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about debt consolidation. 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 16, 2025 • 12min
Interview: Flying cars are closer than you think
AMSL Aero is a company trying to make many childhood dreams come true - flying cars. The company's aircraft, known as evTOL - electric vertical take-off and landing - lifts and lands like a helicopter, but flies like a plane. CEO of AMSL Aero, Adriano Di Pietro, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about the aircraft, its use cases, and how close it is to becoming a reality.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2025 • 5min
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
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 sold off Cash flow problems Rare earths win Tassie poll Pharma tariffs Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2025 • 6min
Ask Fear & Greed: How reliant are we on China?
With Anthony Albanese in China meeting President Xi Jinping, I wanted to ask: How reliant are we on China? 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 15, 2025 • 16min
Albo-Xi to push through trade turmoil; ASX hits high; RBA wants to ban card charges
Wednesday 16 July 2025 Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President XI Jinping, and the two stress the need to not let global trade turbulence derail the Canberra-Beijing relationship. And more, including: Reserve Bank wants to overhaul the payments system The local sharemarket closes at a record high Australians are changing the way they shop Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about debt consolidation. 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 15, 2025 • 12min
Interview: How census data is 'quietly shaping the world around us'
This week we heard that the Australian Bureau of Statistics has chosen 60,000 homes to take part in a test census, to make sure the real event next year runs without incident. For the first time, it will include questions about sexual orientation and gender for people over 16. Hari Hara Priya Kannan, Chief Data Scientist for The Demographics Group talks to Sean Aylmer about why we do a census, and what we can expect.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


