this week, wall street’s fear gauge, the vix index, topped 20 for the first time since april. so what does that mean? what is the vix index, how it measures volatility, why does that represent fear, and what can investors learn from it?
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qaQ+A: How does the VIX index measure fear?
This week, Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX index, topped 20 for the first time since April. So what does that mean? What is the VIX index, how it measures volatility, why does that represent fear, and what can investors learn from it?
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!
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there’s a lot happening in the world of banking right now. just this week, commonwealth bank has held its agm, where it was revealed matt comyn would stay on as ceo for another three years. bank of queensland announced a jump in profits. and most significantly, new anz boss nuno matos revealed his plan to dramatically improve efficiency and profitability at the bank.
sean aylmer talks to matt wilson, jarden australia’s banking analyst, for his take on what to make of the banks.
the information in this episode is general in nature, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. you should do your own research and seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
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qaQ+A: An investor's guide to Aussie banks
There’s a lot happening in the world of banking right now. Just this week, Commonwealth Bank has held its AGM, where it was revealed Matt Comyn would stay on as CEO for another three years. Bank of Queensland announced a jump in profits. And most significantly, new ANZ boss Nuno Matos revealed his plan to dramatically improve efficiency and profitability at the bank.
Sean Aylmer talks to Matt Wilson, Jarden Australia’s banking analyst, for his take on what to make of the banks.
The information in this episode is general in nature, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. You should do your own research and seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
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the australian economy is at an interesting point right now. house prices are rising, consumers are more confident, and inflation seems to be largely under control.
but that decline in inflation appears to have flatlined. jobs growth has also slowed sharply, and wages growth is easing more quickly than expected.
commonwealth bank’s economics team has just released its 2026 outlook. sean aylmer speaks with luke yeaman, commonwealth bank's chief economist, about the year ahead for the economy.
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qaQ+A: What does the next year hold for the economy?
The Australian economy is at an interesting point right now. House prices are rising, consumers are more confident, and inflation seems to be largely under control.
But that decline in inflation appears to have flatlined. Jobs growth has also slowed sharply, and wages growth is easing more quickly than expected.
Commonwealth Bank’s economics team has just released its 2026 outlook. Sean Aylmer speaks with Luke Yeaman, Commonwealth Bank's Chief Economist, about the year ahead for the economy.
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australians love property, so it's no surprise that it's a key area of interest for self-managed super funds.
adam lang speaks with gary cox, gm class and shelley horton, executive manager, mortgage solutions, about why aussies love investing in property so much, and what smsfs need to be aware of before investing in real estate.
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qaQ+A: Investing in property using super
Australians love property, so it's no surprise that it's a key area of interest for self-managed super funds.
Adam Lang speaks with Gary Cox, GM Class and Shelley Horton, Executive Manager, Mortgage Solutions, about why Aussies love investing in property so much, and what SMSFs need to be aware of before investing in real estate.
Fear & Greed is the media partner for Class Ignite 2025
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equities are on a tear. the local market is trading near record highs. so too wall street.
but is there too much froth in the market? will the market take a breather some time this year? and which sectors are likely to outperform and underperform?
to answer those questions, sean speaks with lochlan halloway, equity market strategist at morningstar.
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qaQ+A: How far can the equity market run?
Equities are on a tear. The local market is trading near record highs. So too Wall Street.
But is there too much froth in the market? Will the market take a breather some time this year? And which sectors are likely to outperform and underperform?
To answer those questions, Sean speaks with Lochlan Halloway, equity market strategist at Morningstar.
The information in this episode is general in nature, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. You should do your own research and seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
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coles is doing pretty well in the battle of the grocery giants - but that doesn't tell the whole story. behind the scenes, there's an enormous amount of work being done on sustainability.
so how does a supermarket giant balance the need for sustainability with smart business decisions? sean is joined by brooke donnelly, general manager, sustainability for coles group.
coles was the sponsor of the innovation zone at this year's regen expo, a great supporter of this podcast. it’s happening again next year, and if you’d like to be involved, head to regenexpo.com.au to get in touch.
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qaQ+A: How supermarkets can support the circular economy
Coles is doing pretty well in the battle of the grocery giants - but that doesn't tell the whole story. Behind the scenes, there's an enormous amount of work being done on sustainability.
So how does a supermarket giant balance the need for sustainability with smart business decisions? Sean is joined by Brooke Donnelly, General Manager, Sustainability for Coles Group.
Coles was the sponsor of the Innovation Zone at this year's Regen Expo, a great supporter of this podcast. It’s happening again next year, and if you’d like to be involved, head to RegenExpo.com.au to get in touch.
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house prices are on the rise with government incentives, lower interest rates, rising real incomes and a pick up in consumer sentiment all helping the market across all capital cities and regions.
but how far will they run? and what about the perennial issue around the lack of supply for the market?
sean is joined tim lawless, head of research for cotality.
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qaQ+A: What's the outlook for the housing market?
House prices are on the rise with government incentives, lower interest rates, rising real incomes and a pick up in consumer sentiment all helping the market across all capital cities and regions.
But how far will they run? And what about the perennial issue around the lack of supply for the market?
Sean is joined Tim Lawless, Head of Research for Cotality.
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accountants and financial advisers are are struggling with the demand for their services, and being challenged by the lack of supply coming through.
adam lang speaks with jason entwistle and evan morrison from hub24, and nick perrett, ceo of yarra lane about how artificial intelligence can free up day-to-day work and give more time back for clients.
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qaQ+A: How accountants and financial advisors are using AI
Accountants and financial advisers are are struggling with the demand for their services, and being challenged by the lack of supply coming through.
Adam Lang speaks with Jason Entwistle and Evan Morrison from HUB24, and Nick Perrett, CEO of Yarra Lane about how artificial intelligence can free up day-to-day work and give more time back for clients.
Fear & Greed is the media partner for Class Ignite 2025
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there are big changes happening in radio right now:
- seven west media is merging with southern cross media - owner of the triple m and hit networks
- arn - owner of kiis and pure gold networks - is changing ceos.
- nine has flagged the potential sale of its talk radio network, including 2gb and 3aw
- abc radio is struggling in various markets, trying to regain the audience it once had
michael thompson, sean aylmer and adam lang discuss what's going to happen to radio, as the pace of change and dealmaking heats up.
fear & greed q+a: join the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. if you have your own question, get in touch via our website, linkedin, instagram or facebook!
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qaQ+A: What's going to happen to radio?
There are big changes happening in radio right now:
- Seven West Media is merging with Southern Cross Media - owner of the Triple M and Hit networks
- ARN - owner of KIIS and Pure Gold networks - is changing CEOs.
- Nine has flagged the potential sale of its talk radio network, including 2GB and 3AW
- ABC radio is struggling in various markets, trying to regain the audience it once had
Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang discuss what's going to happen to radio, as the pace of change and dealmaking heats up.
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!
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small businesses in australia are changing. for one thing, there’s 2.6 million of them, employing 5.4 million people and contributing $590 billion to our gdp.
but the reasons for starting a business are evolving, with more people looking for the autonomy and financial independence it gives them. success looks different to every founder, but surprisingly, almost a third of all entrepreneurs don’t have an endgame in mind.
sean aylmer speaks to angad soin, managing director australia & new zealand, and global chief strategy officer at xero about why it seems so few founders are thinking about their future, the risks of operating without a long-term strategy, and tactics for entrepreneurs to create an endgame that will turn their vision for success into a reality.
xero is a supporter of this podcast
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qaQ+A: Why aren’t entrepreneurs planning for their future?
Small businesses in Australia are changing. For one thing, there’s 2.6 million of them, employing 5.4 million people and contributing $590 billion to our GDP.
But the reasons for starting a business are evolving, with more people looking for the autonomy and financial independence it gives them. Success looks different to every founder, but surprisingly, almost a third of all entrepreneurs don’t have an endgame in mind.
Sean Aylmer speaks to Angad Soin, Managing Director Australia & New Zealand, and Global Chief Strategy Officer at Xero about why it seems so few founders are thinking about their future, the risks of operating without a long-term strategy, and tactics for entrepreneurs to create an endgame that will turn their vision for success into a reality.
Xero is a supporter of this podcast
Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/
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