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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: Why don't govts just build more homes?

If supply is the problem, why don’t governments just build more homes?

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

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Equities beat bonds, property; big changes for Apple; LA riots as Trumps calls National Guard

Tuesday 10 June 2025

Equities outperform bonds and residential property so far this year. 

  • Apple set to announce big changes to its iOS operating platform. 
  • Riots continue in Los Angeles as Donald Trump calls in the National Guard. 
  • A very poor week for housing auctions.
  • Channel Ten cuts its main current affairs program.

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Interview: The $20 AI mistake holding businesses back

Generative AI is the biggest technological development since the iPhone and the App Store almost twenty years ago.

Clive Dickens, co-founder and managing partner of The Meliora Company, explains to Sean how most businesses are not yet harnessing the full potential of AI - despite many thinking they're doing enough.

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The Week Ahead | 9 June 2025

Consumer sentiment, business sentiment, Trump vs Musk and a look back at last week's GDP figures.

Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

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Small caps beat large caps; Toyota dominates sales; rice crisis in Japan

Monday 9 June 2025

Smaller companies outperform large caps on the ASX. 

And more, including:

  • Toyota increases its dominance in the local car market. 
  • The rice crisis in Japan. 
  • BHP looks again at nickel.
  • Silver has its moment in the sun.

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Interview: Balancing podcasts with the business of books

Last week, Fear & Greed launched Michael Thompson's second novel, All the Perfect Days. In this special interview, Sean talks to Michael about the writing process, about finding inspiration for novels, and about the potential for Hollywood adaptations.

Missed the launch last week? You can order the novel here.

Want Michael to talk to your book club? He's aiming for 100 Book Clubs in 100 Days - so if you'd like him to speak to yours, book it in here!

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Sunday feature: This husband and wife team is defying an industry trend

Guest: DJ McCready, co-founder of Mountain Culture Beer Co

Original air date: March 22, 2024

Original description: The craft beer industry is having a tough time at the moment, with a number of prominent breweries going into administration or closing.


But Mountain Culture Beer Co has defied the trend - ramping up production 4000% in just four years.

Co-founder and CEO DJ McCready talks to Sean Aylmer about growth, the beer industry, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded market.

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The Weekend Edition | Live from Business Sydney

A very special Weekend Edition - our first ever recording in front of a live audience! This episode was recorded on Thursday night at the launch of Michael Thompson's new novel, All the Perfect DaysAnd what a competition it was: the economy vs Trump/Musk, the return of uranium and Virgin Australia, and a truckload of bees!

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Afternoon Report | Miners win

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. Musk v Trump

  3. Risk assets sold

  4. AUD at 6 month high

  5. Trump-Xi talk

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Ask Fear & Greed: Outside of banks & mining, what sectors matter?

We hear so much about the banks, miners and retailers. What are the other big sectors on the ASX and why don't we hear so much about them?

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

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