Gold is having an extraordinary run right now, with the price of the precious metal soaring to record highs. Shaun Weick, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in Australian gold miners. This is general information only and you should seek independent advice before making investment decisions. Fi…

Monday 21 April 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Federal leaders gear up for election sprint Rental growth still high Bunning looks at auto BHP wins coal mine extension Astronomers find signs of life Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford…

Monday 21 April 2025 The two federal leaders gear up for the final run into the election. And more, including: Rental growth across the country is still tracking above pre-COVID levels. Bunnings dips its toe into the auto sector. Astronomers find signs of life on another planet Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode …

Private equity is a growing part of the global investment landscape, offering access to companies not listed on public markets. But selecting the right partners is a key challenge for investors. Obsidian Capital is an Italian investment firm that focuses on private markets, working with a range of fund managers across different geographies and sect…

Pokemon is one of the ten most valuable licenced brands in the world - and in 2016 it got a major boost with the launch of Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game that took the globe by storm. Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson and Stefan Von Imhof from alts.co take a look at the Pokemon phenomenon - how a humble black and white Nintendo game exploded i…

Listener Craig asks: Can you please explain (a Dummies Guide to) Government Bonds? I suspect many don't know what they are and I think I'm reasonably intelligent and I find them a bit hard to understand. Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question f…

Federal politics vs the economy - it's a battle for the biggest story of the week. Plus sharemarket news, a pay rise for hundreds of thousands of workers, and some incredible retailers. 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. Find out more: https:/…

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fear and Greed

After a very turbulent month, it’s worth a closer look at the big miners. The outlook for BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue outlook is tied - by varying degrees - to demand from China. And China’s been hit very hard by US tariffs. Sean Aylmer speaks to Shaun Weick, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Management, about investing in the big miners. …

After a very turbulent month, it’s worth a closer look at the big miners. The outlook for BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue outlook is tied - by varying degrees - to demand from China. And China’s been hit very hard by US tariffs. Sean Aylmer speaks to Shaun Weick, Senior Investment Analyst at Wilson Asset Management, about investing in the big miners. …

Friday 18 April 2025 The labour market bounces, but not enough to stop a rate cut in May. And more, including: Gold hits another record 21 big investors demand a say on James Hardie’s shift to Wall Street We explore the true stories of Easter Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what t…

Friday 18 April 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Jobs pick up, but rates cuts still on agenda Gold hits another record Transurban’s toll road win James Hardie battle Easter truths Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what to do …

Nearly nine in ten Australians aged over 45 are worried about running out of money in retirement. And yet only 12% of people have spoken to an expert in superannuation and retirement planning. Katrina McPhee, Chief of Staff at Aware Super, joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to talk through some of the alarming findings in Aware Super’s State of Retire…

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. Unemployment rate 4.1pc Wisetech investigation Challenger rallies Dutton tax cuts? Powell warning Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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. Unemployment rate 4.1pc Wisetech investigation Challenger rallies Dutton tax cuts? Powell warning Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

The Aussie dollar is rising against the greenback, but it's at multi-year lows against the euro, and not great against the pound either. Why is there such a difference? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch v…

Thursday 17 April 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Leaders face off Pay boost for health, childcare workers Boom times for insurers Qantas pushes into banking Trade war hits Nvidia Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what to do…

Thursday 17 April 2025 The federal leaders face off as the election temperature heats up. And more, including: The Fair Work Commission awards pay rises of up to 30 per cent for hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals. Qantas pushes further into banking. Plus boom times for insurers, and Nvidia’s share price tumble…

Jennifer Westacott spent nearly 13 years as CEO of the Business Council of Australia, and still holds positions within organisations like the Reserve Bank of Australia. She recently spoke with Caroline Gurney on Future Generation's 2Fold podcast. This is a portion of a wide-ranging conversation, with the focus here on US politics, our own federal e…

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 flat White deal MinRes troubles BoQ jumps Rio warning Support the show: http://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 flat White deal MinRes troubles BoQ jumps Rio warning Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In the lead-up to the federal election, join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson every week for a look at the latest in campaign news. This week, we're finally getting some policy details after the parties held their official launches. Plus, the most awkward moments of the week, and who are the biggest assets for each party? Find out more: https://fea…

Wednesday 16 April 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA open to rate cuts Russian air force closes on Darwin Guzman wins Mexican food war Rebel Sport to get competitor Star Entertainment releases accounts Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They A…

Wednesday 16 April 2025 The Reserve Bank signals it is open to cutting interest rates if inflation is contained and Donald Trump’s trade wars hit growth. And more, including: Moscow wants access to Indonesian airfields, potentially basing Russian military planes within 1300km of Darwin. Guzman Y Gomez is winning the Mexican food wars. Rebel Sport s…

Despite market volatility, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty, Australian investors are showing remarkable resilience. A new survey from HSBC has found that the majority of investors are keeping calm and sticking to their long-term strategies — even as markets heat up. Donahue D’Souza, Head of Investments at HSBC Australia, joins Sean Ay…

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 higher Housing centre stage Bellevue tumbles Low petrol prices LVMH falls 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 higher Housing centre stage Bellevue tumbles Low petrol prices LVMH falls Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

Listener Craig asks: Can you please explain (a Dummies Guide to) Government Bonds? I suspect many don't know what they are and I think I'm reasonably intelligent and I find them a bit hard to understand. Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question f…

Tuesday 15 April 2025 A $5 billion merger in the gold sector set to get the greenlight. And more, including: The Aussie dollar is on the rise again, at least against the US dollar. And hospitality businesses top the list of insolvencies over the past year. Plus the local sharemarket bounces, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton introduces his son Har…

Tuesday 15 April 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. $5b gold merger Local sharemarket bounces Aussie dollar on the rise Opposition Leader’s son on campaign trail Hospitality hit with insolvencies Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?…

Donald Trump hasn't even been in the White House for 100 days, but he's certainly made his mark. His tariffs have wreaked havoc on financial markets, and his administration has implemented a significant overhaul of government spending, DEI policies, and immigration (among other things). Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United St…