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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.

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With Virgin Australia listing on the ASX today, how have recent IPOs performed after listing?

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

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Trump taunts Iran; food and petrol prices set to jump; AC/DC is back (in black)

Tuesday 24 June 2025

President Donald Trump talks of regime change in Iran as global markets tumble after the US’s intervention in the middle east. 

And more, including:

  • Oil and wheat prices soar on the back of the conflict, triggering fears of higher food and petrol prices. 
  • AC/DC to play in Australia for the first time in a decade, joining Oasis and Metallica in a very busy month of November. 
  • Metcash suffers from a drop in tobacco sales as the black market surges.
  • Tesla’s robotaxis are launched.

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Interview: New rules & 'naked national power' in Middle East conflict

The US attack on nuclear sites in Iran was a significant escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Michael Shoebridge, Founder and Director of defence and security think tank Strategic Analysis Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about what comes next, what it means for Australia's pact with the US, and why we need to 'adjust to the naked exertion of power.'

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Afternoon Report | ASX falls

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. Investors nervous

  2. Adairs tumbles

  3. Network 10 deal

  4. News CEO extends

  5. SA Santos demands

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The Week Ahead | 23 June 2025

This week: monthly inflation numbers and job vacancies, with a look back at last week's labour force data. 

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

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US joins Israel, bombs Iran; record week for home sales; world’s priciest sports team

Monday 23 June 2025

The US strikes three Iranian nuclear facilities, escalating the conflict in the Middle East. 

And more, including:

  • Good news for home owners with auction rates hitting a year long high. 
  • Qantas moves up the rankings of the best airlines. 
  • Early trials suggest a new blockbuster slimming drug is on the way. 
  • The most expensive sporting team in the world is sold. 

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Interview: Property investing, but not as you know it

What started out as a conversation about the different opportunities in commercial property quickly moved beyond the traditional definition of commercial, office and industrial. Chris Bedingfield, co-portfolio manager at Quay Global Investors, takes Sean Aylmer through where he sees the opportunities in global property, from data centres to student housing.

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How the wheels fell off the whiskey boom

Whiskey has boomed in recent years, with more people choosing premium liquor, and paying higher prices for it. But while consumers are willing to pay more for select bottles, the overall volume being sold has taken a hit - and that's leading to a glut of whiskey, and trouble for distilleries.

Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson and Stefan Von Imhof from alts.co look at the state of the whiskey industry, how consumer tastes are changing, and what it means for drinkers and investors.

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The Weekend Edition | 21-22 June 2025

The enduring strength of the jobs market, Albo's Trump disappointment, CEOs getting paid millions and the huge sums on offer if you're an AI expert. 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 | ASX closes lower

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. Market steady

  2. Tax changes

  3. PM dumps NATO meeting

  4. Australian evacuees

  5. Trump warning

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