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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 | Gold glitters

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. MinRes traffic problems
  3. Myer disappoints
  4. Russia holds fire
  5. Astronauts return

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Chalmers: limited election handouts; Aust $1b woman; BYD’s 5 min charger

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers blasts Donald Trump’s tariffs and warns there’s few new big spending initiatives to be announced ahead of the federal election. 

And more, including:

  • Australian Robyn Denholm, chair of Tesla, is now a $1 billion woman. 
  • And BYD announces a five minute charging system for electric vehicles. 
  • Plus the RBA says the construction sector should pick up quickly, and Thailand to cut visitor visas.

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Interview: Investing in REITS, from surging data centres to an office revival

The property sector is one very mixed bag. From booming data centres, to the struggling residential space, the outlook for the sector is somewhat inconsistent.

Lou Pirenc, Head of Property and REITs, Equity Research at Jarden Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in industrial, commercial, retail and residential property.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions

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Afternoon Report | Markets, gold and AUD

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 closes flat
  2. Gold hits new record
  3. RBA building confidence
  4. Whyalla steelmaking to pause
  5. Israel strikes

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Ask Fear & Greed: What determines the traded price of an ETF?

Listener Brian asks: What determines the traded price of an ETF? I assume stock prices are set by supply and demand, but does an ETF buy and sell its own units to ensure the price stays in line with the relevant index?

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

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Pollies take aim ahead of election; airport income surges; new look for $5 note

Tuesday 18 March 2025

The political temperature is heating up with the government and opposition trading barbs over polls, unions and the GST. 

And more, including:

  • The ACCC says airports’ income is surging, in part thanks to car parking fees. 
  • And the new $5 note is set to break from tradition. 
  • Plus the Edelman index shows a deterioration in trust across the country. 
  • And Donald Trump is scheduled to talk to Vladimir Putin tonight. 

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Interview: Declining trust paints a bleak picture for Australia

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer paints a fairly bleak picture with a jump in people worried they are being lied to by government, business leaders and journalists.

Tom Robinson, CEO of Edelman Australia, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk about the latest report - the 25th year of the Barometer. And while the findings are quite grim, there's a bit of positivity for Australian businesses.

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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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