fear_and_greed

BUSINESS

NEWS

Daily business news

for people who make their own decisions.

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.

Interview: Investing amid global tarrifs

Donald Trump has begun imposing his Liberation Day tariffs on friends and foes alike.

Damien Hennessy, Investment Director at Zenith Investment Partners joins Sean Aylmer to talk about what investors should make of these new tariffs, and how they should respond.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday feature: The investor who gives back

Guest: Chris Cuffe

Original air date: November 12, 2024

Original description: Chris Cuffe AO is one of the most well-known investors in Australia, having led large companies and funds during a stellar career. But he's also one of our most prominent philanthropists.

Chris speaks to Sean Aylmer about how Third Link Investment Managers has donated almost $22m in fees to charity, and why he was inspired to set up Australian Philanthropic Services.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Weekend Edition | 12-13 June 2025

Tarriff letters, the RBA's surprise decision, an ancient city in Peru - Adam Lang and Sean Aylmer go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Diana Mousina (Deputy Chief Economist at AMP) picking a winner in a fierce debate.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | Rare earths boom

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. Bitcoin hits new record

  3. PM heads to China

  4. Trump’s Aussie pick

  5. Tariff threat

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Fear & Greed: The risks to overinvesting in Aussie equities?

Is there a risk to being overinvested in Australian equities?

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

If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our websiteLinkedInInstagram or Facebook!

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nvidia, Bitcoin, Pro Medicus soar; unis face antisemitic laws; Nine wins from Origin

Friday 11 July 2025

Despite the global tariff wars, Nvidia tops $US4 trillion in value while Bitcoin hits a new record.

And more, including:

  • Pro Medicus goes from strength to strength
  • Nine Entertainment wins big from the State of Origin
  • Europe’s top human rights court delivers damning judgments against Russia

Join our free daily newsletter here.

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about budgeting. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: The CEO aiming to bring Rugby back

Rugby union in Australia has been in decline in recent years, with financial woes and dwindling broadcast audiences putting a dent the sport’s reputation.

And while it may be turning a corner, it might still be a bold decision for a business to go all-in on the code - becoming the naming rights sponsor for the Super Rugby Pacific Men’s and Women’s Competitions.

Vincent Nair is the Executive Chairman & CEO of Smartech Business Systems. He joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to discuss why the company has invested significantly to try and bring Rugby back.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | ASX surge

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. Large caps lead the way

  2. PBS non-negotiable

  3. CFMEU claims

  4. Copper tariffs

  5. Missing surfer found

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask Fear and Greed: Retail vs institutional investors?

What’s the difference between a retail investor and an institutional investor - and who gets the better deal?

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

If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our websiteLinkedInInstagram or Facebook!

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariff woes for BHP, Rio, CSL; Qantas stolen data fears; business banking heats up

Thursday 10 July 2025

BHP, Rio Tinto, CSL and other Australian companies set to be hit in the latest round of Trump tariffs.

And more, including:

  • Qantas says stolen data is yet to be released by hackers.
  • Life insurers warn on what growing mental health claims will mean for premiums.
  • The near 1,000 year old Bayeux Tapestry returns home.

Join our free daily newsletter here.

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about budgeting. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.