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Fear and Greed
Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
Afternoon Report | ASX dips; US shooting
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 dips Bendigo & Adelaide Bank cuts jobs Hastie denies leadership moves Musk passes Ellison US activist shot dead Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 16min
Mining stocks tumble as banks bounce; Apple’s new slim iPhone; Ellison v Musk
Thursday 11 September 2025 A mega mining merger and China fears trigger a massive sell-off in local mining companies, but the big banks save the day. And more, including: Apple launches a new super slim iPhone. Oracle’s Larry Ellison on track to overtake Elon Musk as the world’s richest person. The federal government spends up big on underwater drones Housing affordability tumbles. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. 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.

Sep 10, 2025 • 12min
Q+A: Is the new Apple iPhone worth the investment?
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised the “biggest leap ever for iPhone” - and yesterday, the tech giant unveiled its new suite of products, including the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, and its thinnest ever phone, the iPhone Air. So did Tim Cook get it right? And is it worth upgrading?Michael Thompson speaks to Stephen Fenech, editor of techguide.com.au.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!Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs, miners tumble
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. Miners tumble PM flags lower emissions target NAB cuts jobs BYD predicts shakeup Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 22min
One On One: Digital music pioneer Ian Rogers
Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Beats Music and Apple Music, drove digital transformation at luxury giant LVMH, and today shapes the future of digital assets as Chief Experience Officer and Board member at Ledger - the world’s largest maker of cryptocurrency hardware wallets.He joins Adam Lang from France in the first half of a fascinating One On One.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 16min
Lachlan Murdoch buys out siblings; ANZ cuts jobs; Aussie-Vanuatu deal stumbles
Wednesday 10 September 2025 Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch do a deal with other family members to ensure Lachlan takes control of News Corp and Fox after his father dies. And more, including: ANZ set to cut thousands of jobs. An agreement between Australia and Vanuatu stumbles over the Pacific nation’s relationship with China. The government’s new first home buyers scheme opens up the market to buyers. US politicians release Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book, including the grubby birthday card allegedly written by Donald Trump. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. 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.

Sep 9, 2025 • 8min
Q+A: What a $5b deal means for the Murdoch empire
Lachlan Murdoch is set to control the family’s global media assets, including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The Australian, under a new deal that ends years of infighting and speculation about what happens when Rupert Murdoch passes away. The agreement effectively sidelines Lachlan’s siblings James, Elisabeth and Prudence, who will each walk away with about $1.7 billion.Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Burrowes, publisher of media and marketing website Mumbrella and the newsletter UnMade, and co-host of Medialand on ABC radio.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!Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 5min
Afternoon Report | ASX drops, ANZ job cuts
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 falls, ANZ job cuts, Murdoch deal Aus Post to resume US services PM weighs in on Price furore BHP settles class action Radio ratings Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 17min
Coles, Woolies face $1b pay make-up; PM targets corporate tax; biz drops DEI
Tuesday 9 September 2025 The two big supermarkets face remediation costs of up to $1 billion for underpaying retail workers. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese puts corporate tax reform front and centre, and calls on big business to support the government’s climate change agenda. Corporate Australia drops DEI initiatives. Fears that kids will find ways to avoid the upcoming social media ban The government proposes reforms to make it easier on passengers facing delayed or cancelled airline flights. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how to haggle for a better deal. 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.

Sep 8, 2025 • 9min
Q+A: What’s the impact of a potential rate cut in the US?
The US Federal Reserve is tipped to interest rates next week. What does this mean for markets, and why do rate expectations have such an impact on bonds?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!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


