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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.

Afternoon Report | Markets, politics and China

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 jumps
  2. GST pressure
  3. Westpac-NAB musical chairs
  4. Gas deal
  5. China good news

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ASX set to rise following Wall Street bounce; PM mulls Ukraine troops; welfare payments rise

Monday 17 March 2025

The local share market set to open much higher after tumbling ten per cent in four weeks, as Wall Street recovers somewhat. 

And more, including:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirms he would consider troops on the ground in Ukraine, if asked. 
  • And millions of welfare recipients set to get a bigger pay check from this week. 
  • Plus a soft week for auctions and hundreds and US companies remove references to diversity and inclusion. 

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The Week Ahead | 17 March 2025

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).

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Interview: How five years changed property forever

Five years ago the pandemic hit, and the property market dipped almost immediately. But then it took off, starting a wild rollercoaster ride. Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Sean Aylmer about the last five years - the near 40pc increase in property values, the markets that have over and under performed, and what comes next.

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Sunday feature: It ain't easy being an ethical social media platform

Original air date: October 25, 2022

Original description: Social media can be an unpleasant place for both users and advertisers. WeAre8 aims to change that - promising a platform free from hate, that good's for the planet and puts money back in the wallet of those using it. Sean Aylmer speaks to Sue Fennessy - founder and CEO of WeAre8, and one of the most respected tech and media entrepreneurs in the world.

Update: This week WeAre8 shut down its Australian operations, but maintains that the business is not contracting, and instead is close to breaking even.

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The Weekend Edition | 15-16 March 2025

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.

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Afternoon Report | Ukraine, GST, ASX

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. PM on Ukraine peace call
  2. GST payouts
  3. Trump 200pc tariffs
  4. Big miners lift
  5. Putin responds

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Five years on from COVID; power prices to surge; ISS astronauts trip home delayed

Friday 14 March 2025

Five years on from COVID, house prices and the sharemarket are up 40pc and interest rates remain near 12 year highs. But are we better off? 

And more, including:

  • Household power prices set to rise by up to 9pc. 
  • And yet another delay for the astronauts on the ISS trying to get home, nine months after they blasted off for a week-long flight. 
  • Plus the Aussie dollar hits a five year low against the Euro and pound sterling, and Canberra wants to incentivise consumers to buy local products.

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Interview: The 'male ego' in business is putting investors at risk

Workplace culture and governance is front of mind for many investors, particularly after headlines about governance at WiseTech Global and the cultural review at Nine Entertainment. But should investors be doing more due diligence on culture and governance before investing, and how do companies ensure they're seen as a safe place for investors to put their money? Nich Burch, founder and director at Burch & Co, talks to Sean Aylmer about the challenges facing companies in culture and governance, including why the 'male ego' may be causing problems for investors.

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Afternoon Report | Investors sell

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 falls further
  2. Tariff fallout
  3. Consumer stocks tumbling
  4. New CEOs
  5. Russia cautious

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