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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 | Market sell-off on tariff news

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 tumbles
  2. US tariffs for steel, aluminium
  3. Native title ruling
  4. Rio bonds
  5. Disputes rise

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US recession fears hits markets; consumer confidence jumps; Disney+ sports push

Wednesday 12 March 2025

 

Global equity markets sell off on fears of a recession in the United States.

And more, including:

  • Consumer sentiment in Australia finally picks up, hitting a three year high. 
  • The value of losses from scams tumbles
  • Disney+ looks at pushing into sport in Australia.
  • And Elon Musk’s bad week out of the office.

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Interview: How do you invest in an on-again, off-again market?

Donald Trump’s tariffs, the threat of an all-out trade war, and the risk of a US recession, are giving investors whiplash.

Tim Hext runs the Government Bond portfolio at Pendal Group. He talks to Sean Aylmer about navigating choppy markets - and why things might not be as bad as they appear.

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

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Afternoon Report | Housing, markets and naval collisions

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. High end housing picks up
  2. Biz confidence falls
  3. ASX closes lower
  4. Guzman riches
  5. North Sea collision

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Ask Fear & Greed: How are small caps handling the turmoil?

Listener Erica asks: With all the turmoil in markets, how are smaller companies performing compared to bigger companies?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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US giant bids for Star; Bitcoin tumbles; Bridgestone invents tyres that don’t burst

Tuesday 11 March 2025

An American gaming giant makes a last minute bid for Star Entertainment. 

And more, including:

  • Bitcoin tumbles towards $US80,000 and oil trades around a three year low. 
  • The latest polls suggest Australia is heading towards a hung parliament, but Anthony Albanese stays as PM.
  • Big super funds now invest 70 per cent of incoming funds overseas
  • And Bridgestone invents a tyre that doesn’t puncture. 

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Interview: Trump, Ukraine, China and our own federal election, all in one year

It's hard to remember a more volatile time in recent history, with the US imposing tariffs on trade partners, financial markets reeling, the US and Europe splitting over Ukraine, and Chinese warships circling Australia. Chris Uhlmann is the former political editor at the ABC and Nine, and is now a political contributor to Sky News and The Australian. He visited Ukraine and interviewed President Volodymyr Zelenksyy in 2023, giving him a fascinating perspective on the Ukraine conflict. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the volatile state of global politics, and who will win our own federal election in the coming months.

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Afternoon Report | Floods, Turnbull and tariffs

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. Flooding continues
  2. Trump lashes Turnbull
  3. ASX closes lower
  4. Tariff lobbying
  5. US recession?

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Alfred’s destruction, PM buoyed by WA election, tough time for bank stocks

Monday 10 March 2025

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred causes flooding, damage to infrastructure, and a multi-billion-dollar cleanup bill. 

And more, including:

  • Labor’s landslide victory in the WA election gives fresh hope for the Prime Minister. 
  • And why banking stocks are having a hard time of it.
  • Plus the latest auction results, and some good - and bad - news for Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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The Week Ahead | 10 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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