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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.

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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 jumps
2. dutton promise for melbourne rail link
3. virgin to list
4. wisetech pressure
5. french fracas

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we've been talking about the sharemarket’s poor start to the year, and the fact it hits pretty much all of us through our super. but how hard does it hit us? what’s the actual impact on our super?

join sean aylmer & michael thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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tuesday 1 april 2025

the australian share market tumbled yesterday ensuring the worst start to a year of trading since covid. 

and more, including:

• while the asx falls, house prices are up, hitting a new record in most capital cities in march. 
• and pm aa and labor gain ground on the ol pd and coalition in the latest polls. 
• plus domain is set to be sold to a us group, and donald trump says he isn’t joking about a third term. 

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wednesday (us time) is liberation day, when us president donald trump announces reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world. how political leaders have responded previously have decided their political fortunes, best illustrated by the response of canadian pm mark carney, and justin trudeau before him. peter hartcher, political editor and international editor of the sydney morning herald and the age, talks to sean aylmer about how anthony albanese and peter dutton are handling (and should handle) the impact of us decisions on australia, and whether the cost-of-living will still be the deciding factor in the election campaign.

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monday 31 march 2025

the election campaign gets into full swing with security breaches and cost-of-living policies grabbing the headlines. 

and more, including:

• home auction levels fall back towards pre-rate cut levels.
• and scientists build a gut robot that can explore people’s innards. 
• plus a big week for the reserve bank and radio’s big gamble is looking problematic.

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the rba board meets today - will there be any move on interest rates? plus a review of last week's federal budget, and what to expect from the election campaign.
sean aylmer and stephen koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

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this is a big week for global markets, with the white house set to target a number of countries with reciprocal tariffs. and that's likely to create more turmoil for investors.

matthew tan, senior asset allocation specialist at lgt crestone, explains why the trump administration is pursuing these policies, the potential impact on markets, and how investors can navigate the coming months.


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episode #130

would you know if a friend or family member was having money trouble? if they asked for help, would you do it? join canna campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and fear & greed's michael thompson as they look at how to recognise the signs of financial distress, and how to help a friend or loved one in a meaningful way without putting your own financial security at risk.

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the information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. in particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant product disclosure statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.

canna campbell is a corporate authorised representative and corporate credit representative of wealthstream financial group pty ltd abn 35 152 803 113 australian financial services licensee afsl 412079.

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an election fought on cost of living, a budget light on reform, the incredible shrinking asx, and a story from the us that's stranger than fiction. 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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