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Interview: How an AFL legend and jail psychologist are changing work culture

Jack Riewoldt knows a thing or two about working as part of a team - after all, he helped the Richmond Tigers break a 37-year premiership drought. 

And now, he's helping companies of all shapes and sizes reset their culture by taking them out of the boardroom and into the wilds of Tasmania with Authentic Leaders Group.

Jack and his colleague Kate Andison - who started her career as a psychologist in the prison system - join Sean Aylmer in the studio for a look at what it takes to change the culture of a business, and how they help leadership teams to connect, overcome challenges, and succeed as a team.

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Afternoon Report | Markets and tariffs

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 rises

  2. Business misery

  3. Life360 surges

  4. Ampol sale

  5. Trump offers help

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Ask Fear & Greed: Why does the Reserve Bank target 2-3% inflation?

Why do central banks target 2–3% inflation? What’s so magical about that number?

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

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Woolies triggers price war; US & China cut tariffs; BHP’s Argentina bet pays off

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Woolworths says it’s cutting prices by ten per cent in a move that could trigger a price war in the supermarket sector. 

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils his new Cabinet. 
  • BHP’s big investment in Argentina hits the jackpot.  
  • An Australian volunteer dies in Ukraine.
  • And the US and China agree to a temporary cut in tariffs, in a major de-escalation of the trade war.

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Interview: How insurers make money, and what it means for premiums

Andrew Hall, Chief Executive of the Insurance Council of Australia, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on the insurance industry. They cover everything from how insurers make money, through to the impact of natural disasters, and the outlook for premiums across various forms of general insurance.

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Afternoon Report | Pharma sold off

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. Biotech sell-down

  3. ANZ boss starts

  4. Nine loves rugby

  5. US-China talks

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US-China talk tariffs; Melbourne beats Sydney auctions; Cold War satellite crashes

Monday 12 May 2025

The United States and China talk on tariffs, while fragile peace negotiations take place between India and Pakistan, and Russia and Ukraine. 

And more, including:

  • Melbourne outperforms Sydney in the home auction market. 
  • A Cold War-era satellite comes crashing to earth after 52 years. 
  • Wheat prices hit a five year low.
  • The battle for the Liberal Party leadership heats up.

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The Week Ahead | 12 May 2025

This week, it's the wage price index and labour force data, as well as a look back at what happened last week in retail sales, and the US Fed leaving interest rates on hold.

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

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Interview: Helping the 'missing middle' as they prepare for retirement

Sean Aylmer speaks with Giacomo Tarantolo from UniSuper about the challenges faced by Australians approaching retirement. They discuss the increasing demand for financial advice amidst a declining number of financial advisors, highlighting the 'missing middle' demographic that is underserved. 

They explore the complexities of the retirement system, the concerns of members, and the tools available to assist in retirement planning.

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The global toy giant you've never heard of

Pop Mart is bigger than Hasbro and Mattel - combined. The Chinese toy company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2020 and hasn't looked back.

Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson and Stefan Von Imhof from alts.co explore the story behind Pop Mart's boom, the role of social media and 'blind boxes' in the company's success, and why the rollout into the US could be a little bumpy.

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