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Tuesday 11 November 2025 ANZ emerges as the favoured bank stock, post results, even though its earnings tumbled 14 per cent. The Reserve Bank plays down the prospect of further rate cuts. The competition watchdog warns retailers to not over-promote their Black Friday sales. Sales of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles surge The US government shutdown is coming to an end EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fearandgreed. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, is it time to fix your interest rate? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three of the big four banks have all reported results - NAB, ANZ and Westpac - with the CEOs of all three less than two years into their roles. It's a highly competitive sector across business banking, home lending and deposits. But the expense to income ratio across the big banks is over 50 per cent – the highest level in 15 years.Sean Aylmer speaks to Noel Williams, PwC Australia’s Banking and Capital Markets Leader, about the key trends within the big bank results.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fearandgreed. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. ASX closes up McDonald’s turns to chicken as Aussies hunt for value Jay Weatherill named High Commissioner Canberra joins Bezos and Gates in brain-tech bet US shutdown breakthrough Join our free daily newsletter here. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fearandgreed. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday 10 November 2025 Some of Australia’s best-known companies make the list of worst performers in 2025. The local housing market has a bumper week in the middle of the spring selling season. Around half a million Australians are taking weight loss drugs. Moderate Liberals threaten to quit the front bench over net zero Qantas rolls out a new class of flying. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fearandgreed. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, is it time to fix your interest rate? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week - labour force figures, consumer sentiment, NAB business conditions and more. Plus what to make of last week's RBA meeting, and we fact check Treasurer Jim Chalmers assertion that government spending isn't contribution to inflation pressures. Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fearandgreed. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two of the Fear & Greed team have a background in radio - Michael Thompson was the Executive Producer of the Ray Hadley Morning Show for many years, and Adam Lang was the CEO of Macquarie Media.Sean Aylmer talks to them both about what it's like working in the fast-paced world of live radio.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RBA meetings, nervous investors, an ASIC report into private credit and Elon Musk's $1 trillion payday (maybe!) - there's plenty to choose from this week.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Markets fall via tech and financials Mixed results in corporate earnings Macquarie misses market expectations Media looks soft Elon Musk wins super-record pay Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 7 November 2025 The annual bill for public servants across the country hits $250 billion. National Australia Bank’s annual profit gets the thumbs down from investors. Microsoft to refund millions of dollars after allegations it duped Australian customers. A treasure trove of Jim Morrisson songs and poetry found in remote Tasmania is returned to the singer’s estate. And a tough few days for Donald Trump. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, is it time to fix your interest rate? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia’s second largest lender, NAB, reported its full year earnings yesterday, making a cash profit of $7.1 billion, slightly lower than the previous year.Sean Aylmer speaks to NAB CEO Andrew Irvine about the outlook for interest rates, competition in the business banking market, the goal of being the 'Toyota of banking', and what it's like running a big bank.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. ASX up, led by miners Breville, Amcor, Tabcorp, Seven update Qantas chair faces scrutiny over workload Banks warned on WFH Engine fell off Kentucky plane Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday 6 November 2025 Equities, crypto currencies and gold sell off as investors re-assess the outlook for risk and interest rates. ASIC boss Joe Longo warns that private credit faces new rules if it doesn’t clean up its act. Goodman Group warns on the surge in AI related infrastructure. US polls show voters are tiring of Donald Trump. How smartwatch data and AI are combining to uncover heart problems. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, is it time to fix your interest rate? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are about 650,000 self-managed super funds in Australia, looking after more than $1 trillion in retirement funds. And that number is growing. Individuals and their trustees are increasingly confident about looking after their own money as they head towards retirement.But holding a SMSF isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Away from investing your money, there are rules around compliance, investment strategies, annual meetings and a host of other things.Sean Aylmer speaks to Kate Anderson, General Manager of NowInfinity, for a guide to the non-investing parts of owning a SMSF.Fear & Greed is the media partner for Class Ignite 2025Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Tech stocks weigh on ASX Medibank acquires clinic network Woodside warns Australia is losing competitiveness Cargo plane crash in Kentucky Dick Cheney dies at 84 Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch - the last day of the promotion is today!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday 5 November 2025 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, with little clear direction about whether there’ll be any more rate cuts. The corporate regulator, ASIC, criticises private credit players in a benchmark review of financial markets. The federal government will force electricity suppliers to provide three free hours of energy to households each day. Microsoft’s mega-deal with a largely unknown Tasmanian data centre operator. The Maldives becomes the first country in the world to outlaw cigarette smoking. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, is it time to fix your interest rate? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday the RBA left interest rates on hold, with many economists still tipping another cut next year.But as Warren Hogan - Managing Director of EQ Economics, and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank - explains to Sean Aylmer, there has been a major shift in Australia's demographics that mean our economic models are no longer accurate. As a result, the next move in rates might be up, not down.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. RBA holds steady Market dips 0.9pc Cup day in Australia Netflix hit with $100 million Aussie content quota Amazon’s $US38 billion OpenAI deal Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch - the last day of the promotion is today!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday 4 November 2025 The Reserve Bank board meets as signs emerge of a slowdown in the economy, notwithstanding inflation is still too high. Westpac announces a lower profit as it struggles to win share in the mortgage market. Optus starts taking back control of its operations following the triple zero outage. The climate change crisis within the coalition escalates, with members of the Liberal Party now split over the issue. The hardest working Australians are revealed. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, five smart ideas for using your tax refund. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wall Street tech giants are surging following earnings announcements in recent days. The Magnificent 7 – Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, owner of Google, Meta and Tesla now comprise more than one-third of the S&P500.Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, talks to Sean Aylmer about the tech giants' results, and the two companies that he thought outperformed the others.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. ASX climbs DroneShield’s mysterious contract Australia Post brings in Bain Auction market quiets for Cup week Hanson, Rinehart and Trump’s Gatsby party Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch - the last day of the promotion is today!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How much of the change in average price between units v houses can be attributed to the billions spent on the renovation boom of the last decade ?
I preferred the old logo. It was more unique and easy to recognize.
Absolutely vacuous today.
The wiggles part was essential for my kids. thanks for sharing
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Brazil reported 4k deaths in a single day. It would be worst than India. https://noticias.uol.com.br/saude/ultimas-noticias/redacao/2021/04/06/covid-19-coronavirus-casos-mortes-06-de-abril.htm
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Everytime you ask about house prices to a real estate agent, he/she will always says the prices are going up. Australia is living one of it's biggest bubbles in the house market.
A really great overview of the relevant news each day 👍👏. Just the right amount of info and always ready before you wake up - dread to think what time he has to get up to prepare it all!
Great podcast! Broad review of stories from markets / business / current affairs and politics all in 20 minutes, without wasting time on the narrow opinions of "the man on the street" or a political spin off against Pollies! Refreshing insightful interviews with professionals instead. Two thumbs up!