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 PM downplays roundtable Whyalla rescue Beach dividend boom Netanyahu horror Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US tariffs pressure markets; WFH shock; house prices on the rise
Monday 4 August 2025 Global share markets are under pressure as US tariffs come into force. And more, including: Victoria’s Allan government wants to legislate WFH. House prices are on the rise. The Productivity Commission’s radical plan to overhaul company tax rates. Donald Trump sacks the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after disappointing employment data. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, cash or cashless: what’s better for the budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Q+A: Why do we care so much about the construction sector?
Why do economists and the Reserve Bank care so much about the construction sector? Today Sean is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a look at the week ahead in the economy, including the importance of the construction sector, and why international trade figures might hold the key to the economy's weakness.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ask F&G: How does a musician make it in the age of Spotify?
How does a musician make it in the age of Spotify?Musician Luke St James - part of the Fear & Greed team - joins Michael Thompson to talk about launching new music in the digital age. Luke's new single Summer Son is out now on Spotify, or wherever you get your music.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Weekend Edition | 2-3 August 2025
Is an interest rate cut a sure thing? Why did the government backflip on its Youtube ban for kids? And what did we learn from Microsoft's stellar set of figures?Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with guest judge Tim Burrowes picking a winner in a fierce debate.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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