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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.

RBA new appointees for rates, AI takes hold in corporates, major oil spill off Russia

Tuesday 17 December 2024

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces a major shake-up for the Reserve Bank, appointing new members to the interest rate setting board. 

And more, including:

  • AI takes hold in corporate Australia

  • A major oil spill off the coast of Russia

  • Is bauxite the new iron ore? 

  • Heatwave conditions down the east coast

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Interview: The ASX-listed company working to beat a devastating disease

Alterity Therapeutics is an ASX-listed company that’s focused on developing treatments for devastating conditions like Parkinson’s disease and Multiple System Atrophy. 

And it’s a long way down the path with one of its treatments, having just completed its phase two clinical trial.

Dr David Stamler, Chief Executive of Alterity Therapeutics, talks to Sean Aylmer about the path to developing new treatments, and what a successful treatment would mean for patients.

 

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Afternoon Report | ASX falls sharply

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. Miners fall

  2. China economy disappoints

  3. Poll: coalition ahead of ALP

  4. MYEFO downgrade

  5. Pallas resigns

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Chalmers says RBA changes coming, auction turnaround, cash still king

Monday 16 December 2024

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes to the Reserve Bank could start happening today, adding an election early next year is unlikely.  

And more, including:

  • Melbourne, for one of the few times this year, is the strongest auction market over the last week

  • Cash isn’t going anywhere 

  • Plus Rio goes big into lithium and a mega fine for consulting group McKinsey for helping market opioids

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The Week Ahead | 16 Dec 2024

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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Interview: Busting the myths of financial advice

There are many myths around financial advice - including who it's for, who uses it, and how much it costs. Fear & Greed is working with Vanguard to bust some of those myths.

Libby Newman - Investment Specialist, Strategy and Research with Vanguard Australia - talks to Sean Aylmer about the value of advice, and how to find a good advisor.


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Sunday feature: How this founder turned odd jobs into an ASX-listed company

Guest: Tim Fung, CEO and founder of Airtasker

Original publication date: 4 June 2021

Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Fung, the co-founder and CEO of gig economy platform Airtasker. Airtasker listed on the ASX in one of the most exciting IPOs of the year, having grown from humble beginnings in just 10 years.

Update: Airtasker's share price has come off since this interview was recorded - from around $1.20 at the time of publication in 2021, to below 40 cents. This interview is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making decisions.

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The Weekend Edition | 14-15 Dec 2024

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.

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Afternoon Report | ASX hits four week low

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. Westpac AGM

  2. Nuclear costings

  3. Airport strikes

  4. AMP invests in Bitcoin

  5. Bain bids for Insignia

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Ask Fear & Greed: We work hard. Why is productivity low?

Listener Andy asks: I work very hard, you work very hard, pretty much everyone I know works very hard. Can you tell my why Australia's productivity levels are considered very low please?

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

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