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Fear and Greed hosts Fear & Greed Q+A, a business show with 441 episodes published.
Q+A: Copper is now BHP’s biggest earner. What comes next?
Aug 18, 202615m
BHP has delivered a strong year of earnings and cash generation, but one of the biggest changes is happening inside the business itself: copper has overtaken iron ore to account for more than half of earnings. Sean Aylme
QBE has spent years trying to become a less volatile, more predictable insurer. But that's no easy task when the risks it covers - from natural catastrophes to cyber attacks - keep changing. Sean Aylmer speaks with QBE I
The RBA may have finally reached the end of its rate-hiking cycle, with signs that higher interest rates are starting to bite across the economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for
Q+A: Why businesses need to stop “Frankensteining” AI
Aug 13, 202617m
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and experiments. The next phase is increasingly about AI agents capable of handling entire workflows, forcing businesses to rethink not just which technology they use, bu
Q+A: Why CBA thinks this will be a difficult year for households
Aug 12, 202611m
Commonwealth Bank has delivered a record full-year profit of $10.98 billion, but Australia’s biggest bank is also seeing clear signs of a slowing economy. Mortgage applications have fallen, household pressures are
Q+A: RBA holds, but this economist says another hike is still coming
Aug 11, 20267m
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent, but the message from Governor Michele Bullock was hardly reassuring for borrowers. Despite softer inflation and a cooling housing market, the RBA is st
REA Group has delivered full-year revenue of $1.8 billion, up 11 per cent, with listing volumes holding up despite higher interest rates and a cooling housing market. But the company is now seeing very different conditio
The Reserve Bank looks likely to leave interest rates on hold this week. But what actually happens behind closed doors when that decision is made? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas , looking
Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season. From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a
Q+A: Can AI finally become a true personal assistant?
Aug 6, 202612m
Can AI finally become a true personal assistant? Sean Aylmer speaks with Blake Nussey, Senior Technical Product Manager for Alexa International at Amazon, about the next generation of AI assistants, including how ge
Reporting season is underway, and investors could be in for another bumpy ride. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about why this reporting season could be another volatile one, t
Migration has become one of Australia's biggest political issues. But behind the headlines lies a much more complicated story. Sean Aylmer speaks with Melinda Cilento, CEO of the Committee for Economic Development of Aus
Drugs, escorts and gambling; EVs and hybrids hit 50pc; being poor can damage your brain
Aug 3, 202616m
Tuesday 4 August 2026 Gaming companies including Tabcorp and Sportsbet accused of offering drugs and escorts to gamblers. The sale of electric and hybrid vehicles reaches just under 50 per cent A private equity consortiu
Crypto has come a long way from its early days. Regulation is tightening, institutions are becoming more involved, and the technology behind digital assets is increasingly finding real-world applications. In the first of
This week: Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures? Household spending data International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy Michael Thompson is joined by economist St
Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay. Got a t
Stamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If we got rid of it, it may encourage people to buy and sell more easily,
Q+A: Has the Reserve Bank won the battle against inflation?
Jul 29, 202612m
The June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against inflation is far from over. Sean Aylmer speaks with Warren Hogan, Managi
Q+A: Is the sharemarket about to get a reality check?
Jul 28, 202611m
Markets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a reporting season that could trigger big share price moves. Sean Aylmer
The world's biggest technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence. Investors have happily backed the AI boom so far, but at some point they'll want to see a return. Michael
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