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Behind every story is Fear & Greed. What distinguishes volatility and opportunity. Prosperity or peril. We take you to the heart of the story because when you know why, you know what’s next.

Ask Fear & Greed: Are we too reliant on income tax?

Is Australia's tax system too reliant on income tax?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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Chalmers tax reform hint; PM considers Europe for Trump meeting; Optus fined $100m

Thursday 19 June 2025

Treasurer Jim Chalmers hints at major tax reform in the current parliament. 

And more, including:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese considers heading to Europe next week to meet Donald Trump. 
  • Optus agrees to a $100m fine for selling customers phones and contracts they did not want or need. 
  • Airlines stop flying to Bali after a volcanic eruption
  • Extraordinary prices being offered to lure AI gurus.

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Interview: What a century of data says about conflict & markets

The Geopolitical Risk Index tracks tensions on the global stage - and it tells us a lot about the reaction of financial markets.

Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about the index, markets and the impact of the current conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Afternoon Report | ASX, Albo and administration

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.

  1. ASX200 2 week low

  2. Albo meets US officials

  3. CFMEU loss

  4. REX admin

  5. Israel strikes

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Ask Fear & Greed: Why are we so tied to China?

Why are we so tied to the Chinese economy?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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Trump triggers markets; Future Fund dumps US; 46,000pc stock jump in one year

Wednesday 18 June 2025

Today, financial markets are on edge as US President Donald Trump heads home to oversee the US’s response to the Middle East conflict. 

And more, including:

  • Australia’s Future Fund decides to reduce its investments in the US, on the back of the political and economic instability
  • The US stock that jumped 46,000 per cent in a year. 
  • Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns there's a long way to go on the Santos sale
  • Uranium stocks keep running.

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Interview: What the $30b bid for Santos means for global oil and gas

The $30 billion bid for Santos by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has a long way to run. 

But it's a big offer for an Australian company, and one that suggests gas has a major role to play in the long-term energy market.

Nik Burns, Head of Energy Research at Jarden, takes Sean Aylmer through ADNOC's bid, and what it all means for the global oil and gas market.

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Afternoon Report | Global unrest

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.

  1. ASX flat

  2. BHP-Rio copper deal

  3. CSL approval

  4. Jet parts for Aust

  5. G7 communique

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Ask Fear & Greed: Why do Aus companies pay such high dividends?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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$30b bid for Santos; Albanese at G7, pushes Europe alliance; ASIC probes ASX

Tuesday 17 June 2025

Abu Dhabi’s national oil company bids $30 billion for Santos. 

And more, including:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with world leaders at the G7, agreeing to negotiate a security pact with Europe. 
  • The corporate regulator launches an investigation into ASX Limited. 
  • US President DT says Israel and Iran might have to fight a bit before finding peace
  • MI6’s real-life Q gets the top job at the UK spy agency. 

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