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Thursday 8 May 2025 National Australia Bank announces a solid half year profit and tips several cuts in interest rates.  And more, including: Former Opposition Leader Peter Dutton opts for a graceful silence about the weekend election.  A law firm is fined after forcing a junior lawyer to work 24 hours straight.  Tabcorp gains approval to launch live betting on its app – which has the potential to be a game changer for the group.  India and Pakistan attack each other. Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to living a more minimalist lifestyle. 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.

The world seems like a very divided and dangerous place right now. India and Pakistan, Gaza, Ukraine, trade wars and more. But China and the US are set to meet soon, and this week Canadian PM Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump.Dr Charles Miller is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of the conflict and diplomacy, and the role of the US as the global peacemaker.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 rises US-China talks Macquarie fined JB HiFi slips Trump & Carney Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is stagflation? And why is it so bad?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 7 May 2025 Big company bosses push Australia’s strong position in the global economy, highlighting big opportunities for the country.  And more, including: Netflix’s revenue in Australia surges, but the tax it pays remains miniscule. More bad economic news from the consumer sector.  7,000 builders and subcontractors go under in three years. Donald Trump wants to re-open Alcatraz as a prison. Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to living a more minimalist lifestyle. 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.

While the votes in many seats are still being counted, the result - at least for the Liberal party - couldn’t be more clear: the party is in serious trouble.Labor went from behind in the polls, to a chance of securing minority government, to winning a majority so significant that Anthony Albanese could well be the Prime Minister for another six years.So how does the Liberal party regroup when they’ve lost so many seats - and their leader - and how does the Labor party make the most of a huge mandate from Australian voters?Sean Aylmer speaks to Charles Croucher, Chief Political Editor for 9News.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 Macquarie conference Recriminations for the Libs Wisetech warning CSL vaccine pain Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Peter asks: Given the announcement over the weekend of the retirement of Warren Buffett, I have often thought, who is Australia's answer to the Oracle of Omaha? Well, we probably don't have one! So, who is considered to be Australia's greatest, or most successful investor, investor not business person? I know of Wesfarmers and Washington H Soul Pattinson, however, is there an individual, and if so who, is the one that is considered the number one?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 6 May 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants to immediately cut student debts by 20pc, as he spent his first full day back at work speaking to global leaders, briefing the media, and discussing the ministry with Labor leaders.  Westpac reports a slightly disappointing $3.3bn half year profit.  Get set for lower petrol prices as oil production surges.  A $3.7bn gold takeover gets the go-ahead. Donald Trump wants to impost 100pc tariffs on offshore films, including those from Australia.  Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a step-by-step guide to getting started in shares. 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.

Yesterday Westpac reported a slight dip in first-half earnings, with an interim profit of $3.3 billion - down 1% on the same period last year. But fewer mortgage customers are struggling to make their repayments, and Westpac has also seen strong growth in business lending.Westpac Chief Executive Anthony Miller talks to Sean Aylmer about the results, the federal election, navigating a Trump world, and how he's handled his first 141 days in the job.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.