BUSINESS

we talk a lot on this podcast about the rise of private credit. it’s expanded enormously in the last few years. and there’s been no shortage of commentary around the sector - about the benefits, about the opportunities, and also about the risks.

this interview unpacks it all - including some of the factors that could affect the booming sector, and why we’re seeing more stories examining transparency in the industry. sean aylmer is joined in the studio by paul miron, managing director of msquared capital.

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tesla has had a rough time lately - sales have slumped, the company's share price has dropped, and boss elon musk's attention has been split between his companies and his job with the trump administration. but there are two aspects of tesla that are flying under the radar.

fear & greed's michael thompson and stefan von imhof from alts.co look at a major challenge for tesla's autonomous vehicles, and what the slowdown in sales could mean for the billions of dollars tesla makes from carbon credits.

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a massive week for the economy, but a big week in politics too, with new leaders galore. plus donald trump's middle east tour, bhp's argentinian jackpot, and the end of a 50-year space saga. 

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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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 up

2. dexus facing airport claims
   

3. ben roberts-smith appeal dismissed

4. aec starts declaring seats

5. uae ai deal

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what’s the difference between fiscal and monetary policy, and which one really runs the show?

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

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friday 15 may 2025

a surprise jump in the number of jobs won’t be enough to stop an interest rate cut next week. 

• prime minister anthony albanese makes his first trip overseas after the election
• the greens decide on a new leader.  
• sales of plug-in hybrid cars tumble
• the chair of tesla makes a fortune selling her shares in the ev maker.

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around 66% of branded merchandise ends up in landfill. if you're not careful, it can become an expensive way to get a message out there, with a massive impact on the environment. 

that's why branded merchandise company mercha turned down an order for 250,000 plastic whistles in the company's early days.

ben read, ceo of mercha, joins sean aylmer in the studio to talk about the role of branded merch in marketing, and why the partners you choose really does matter.

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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 up slightly

2. graincorp soars

3. new greens leader

4. oil prices drop

5. trump qatar deals

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why do some companies get valued at billions before they even make a profit?

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wednesday 14 may 2025

australia’s big banks report more than $15 billion in half year profits, but future growth looks tougher. 

• local cattle prices hit a two year high 
• microsoft joins others in big tech to slash staff
• the latest wages data shouldn't prevent an interest rate cut next week 
• shiraz becomes our top wine export

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