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This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).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.  ASC finishes higher PM and Press Club Airport strikes Cyclone hits Rio Trump wants Putin meet Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener James asks: I don't think I've actually heard a clear case for why anyone would want to invest in cryptocurrency (other than 'number go up'). Perhaps you could talk about some of these (eg Bitcoin re potential alternative to grow into Gold's market capitalisation and/or to become another global reserve currency)? And the dangers of memecoins (Doge included, sorry Elon).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.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 24 January 2025 Major changes in the Australian retailing landscape as Myer buys several well known brands, and Rivers announces it will close.  And more, including: The on-time performance of local airlines improves, but remains below pre-COVID levels.  Australians’ wellbeing hits a low.  Plus Donald Trump gives his first television interview since his inauguration, doubling down on immigration, and the Albanese government puts $2 billion into its green bank.  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the six questions financial planners are asked. 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.

A host of billionaires and company CEOs were front and centre at the inauguration of US President Donald Trump.Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about what that proximity means for Tesla, Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon and more.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.

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 drops REX $50m bailout CHESS fails FMG record production NZers leave home Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 23 January 2025 Donald Trump threatens to double the tax rate paid by foreigners, including Australian individuals and companies, operating in the US.  And more, including: QANTAS overhauls its frequent flier programme.  Netflix hits 300 million subscribers globally, thanks to Squid Game and the Mike Tyson v Jake Paul fight.  The local share market gets within one per cent of an all-time record.  And Commonwealth Bank named Australia’s most valuable brand. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the six questions financial planners are asked. 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.

This week Wesfarmers announced it will shut down its online marketplace Catch. Catch and other Australian ecommerce sites are under pressure from the rise and rise of US giant Amazon, as well as the arrival of Temu and Shein.Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, talks to Sean Aylmer about Catch, Wesfarmers, Amazon, and how Australian retailers are evolving in the ecommerce age.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.

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.  Tech stocks surge Antisemitic arrests Woodside slows green push Oil prices fall New homes lag Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 22 January 2025 Donald Trump signs a swathe of executive orders reversing US policy on energy, the environment, tax and electric vehicles, while suggesting 25pc tariffs for close trading partners.   Business failures surge 50 per cent Weight loss drugs helping thousands of people are shown to worsen 19 medical conditions Plus market reaction to Donald Trump’s win and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls a national cabinet meeting after another antisemitic attack Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the six questions financial planners are asked. 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.