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President Trump wastes no time, strong super returns, Star Entertainment teeters

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Donald Trump becomes the oldest person to ever be sworn in as President of the United States, as the US readies itself for a barrage of executive orders on immigration, energy and justice.  

And more, including:

  • Superannuation funds report a very strong 2024 with returns well above average. 

  • Star Entertainment teeters on the edge of collapse. 

  • The government announces another big spending initiative just as the polls show Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton neck-and-neck as preferred Prime Minister 

  • And Mufasa: The Lion King, proves a silent hit

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Interview: The pros and cons of Trump for markets

Financial markets are bracing for impact as Donald Trump is inaugurated as President for a second time. 

Dr Shane Oliver, chief economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about the good and bad of Trump's policies and what they mean for investment markets.


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Afternoon Report | Market tension ahead of Trump

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 higher

  2. Fed polls tie

  3. Free lunch for small biz?

  4. Israeli hostages released

  5. TikTok ban reversed

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Trump inauguration spooks markets, Rio-Glencore talks, Tik Tok goes dark in the US

Monday 20 January 2025

Global financial markets are on edge ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump tomorrow morning, Australian time.  

And more, including:

  • News that two of the world’s biggest mining companies, Rio Tinto and Glencore, were in merger talks brightens the spotlight on copper 

  • TikTok goes dark in the United States 

  • Plus the Hamas- Israel ceasefire comes into effect, and NFTs are going backward in value

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Interview: The big question for investors in 2025

Asset allocation can be one of the biggest challenges for investors, deciding how much to put into local stocks, international stocks, bonds, cash, crypto and the rest.

Matthew Kidman, principal at Centennial Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about his approach to asset allocation.

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The Week Ahead | 20 Jan 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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Inside the Aussie F1 supplier you've never heard of

You may never have heard of PWR Holdings. But this Australian company is a supplier to most F1 racing teams, as well as ultra-luxury vehicle makers like Aston Martin.

Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, gives Sean Aylmer a 101 on this Aussie success story.

This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Finding opportunities in the travel and leisure sector

The travel and leisure sector has recovered very well since the pandemic. So where now are the opportunities for investors?

Brian Han, Director of Equities Research Australia New Zealand at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about the travel, tourism and leisure businesses he likes.

This is Fear & Greed's summer investing series. All information is general in nature - you should seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Afternoon Report | ASX falls; Rio merger talks

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. Banks lead ASX lower

  2. PM outraged at antisemitism

  3. Mega mining deal

  4. SpaceX fail

  5. Ceasefire greenlight

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Jobs surge pushes back rate cut, PM welcomes Israel-Hamas deal, Biden’s farewell

Friday 17 January 2025

A bumper jobs report pushes out the timing of an interest rate cut. 

And more, including:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 

  • The local sharemarket rallies with Commonwealth Bank leading the way 

  • Plus Rio faces some tough decisions in the Pilbara and Joe Biden gives his farewell speech

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