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Fear and Greed
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Apr 3, 2025 • 11min
Interview: What business needs from our leaders after tariffs
Bran Black, Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the imposition of 10% tariffs on Australia's exports to the US. He describes it as 'a disappointing day for Australia', and outlines how the Australian business community would like our politicians to respond, particularly in the midst of an election campaign.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 3min
Afternoon Report | Tariff travails
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 Risk assets sold Leader face-off Woollies v Coles Vacancies fall Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 9min
Special edition: Trump hits Australia with tariffs in 'Liberation Day' spree
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on all US trading partners. Australian exports will be subject to a 10% tariff, although for other countries the impost is much, much higher. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go through the announcement and what it means for business and consumers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 15min
PM downplays US tariffs; bedroom affecting the boardroom; Star teeters on the brink
Thursday 3 April 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attempts to downplay the imposition of US tariffs on Australian goods, saying America only buys 5pc of our exports. And more, including: ASIC boss Joe Longo warns that scandals in the bedroom are affecting the boardroom. Star Entertainment once again stands on the brink of collapse. Both sides of politics push for a real wage rise for minimum pay workers. And the share price of a Donald Trump-aligned right-wing media company jumps 2,200pc in two days. Join our free newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to make money online. 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.

Apr 2, 2025 • 11min
Interview: Why Nike might be set for the ultimate comeback story
Nike's share price is off 60% from its 2021 peak, with a whole range of challenges from slowing sales and an increase in competition, to a sales strategy that just didn't work.Sean Aylmer is joined in the studio by Josh Gilbert, market analyst at social investment network eToro, for a look at why Nike has fallen so far, the strategy to turn it around, and whether it presents a good opportunity for investors.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.

Apr 2, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | ASX 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. Kelsian sale Aggro pollies Building good news MinRes class action China pressure Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 5min
Politics & Stuff | 02 April 2025
In the lead-up to the federal election, join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson every week for a look at the latest in campaign news. This week, the keys stats you need to know, the main policy battlegrounds, and what the polls are telling us.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2025 • 17min
No rate cut but RBA leaves door open; Woolies cuts prices; Virgin set to list in June
Wednesday 2 April 2025 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold but hints that there could be a rate cut in the future. Woolworths starts reducing prices as it tries to be more competitive against Aldi. The latest streaming service in Australia kicks off, against some fierce competition. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rejects American suggestions that Australia’s PBS and news bargaining code should change And Tinder turns to AI. Join our free newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to make money online. 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.

Apr 1, 2025 • 9min
Interview: Four tips for surviving market volatility
The sharemarket has started the year with its worst quarter since 2020 - and the volatility is flowing through to our super funds.Annika Bradley, Investment Specialist at UniSuper, joins Sean Aylmer with four key tips to surviving market volatility, and why it pays to diversify.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 2025 • 4min
Afternoon Report | No rate cut
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 jumps Dutton promise for Melbourne rail link Virgin to list Wisetech pressure French fracas Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.