Thursday 6 February 2025

Donald Trump says the USA will take over the Gaza Strip.

And more, including:

• New federal money for public hospitals as Canberra bans bureaucrats from using DeepSeek AI.
• A boom year for the Future Fund.
• Plus the local share market jumps and Alphabet’s massive spending on data centres.

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - beware the pitfalls of property investing. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Nicholas Moore AO spent more than 30 years at Macquarie Group, including a decade as CEO.

Among other things, he's now Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, and explains to Sean Aylmer why the region is such a rich opportunity for Australian business.

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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.

1. ASX up

2. $1.7b for hospitals

3. Transurban target

4. Alphabet tumbles

5. Swedish mass shooting

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Listener Shaun asks: Can you explain the terminology bull and bear markets? The ASX has been hitting records left right and centre - so are we in a bull market?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.

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Wednesday 5 February 2025

Global financial markets in turmoil over Donald Trump’s economic policy, as China announces tariffs against the US in retaliation.

And more, including:

• The cost of living front and centre as federal parliament returns.
• Local sales of Tesla tumble.
• Plus Westpac offers a year’s free legal advice to entice small businesses to bank with them and Australia’s biggest glassmaker goes into administration.

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - beware the pitfalls of property investing. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Uncertainty over US tariffs has caused turmoil in financial markets, and cryptocurrency is certainly not immune. Bitcoin hit three week lows on Monday, while the second largest digital asset Ethereum fell a whopping 26pc at one point.

They've bounced since - but what lies ahead for cryptocurrency?

Caroline Bowler is the CEO of BTC Markets, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for Bitcoin, Ethereum and the broader crypto space.

This is general information only. Seek advice before making investment decisions.

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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.

1. China tariffs begin

2. Woolworths restructure

3. Seek deal fails

4. Glass maker fails

5. Musk reports to Trump

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Tuesday 4 February 2025

Donald Trump delays implementing a 25pc tariff on Mexico, triggering turmoil in financial markets.

And more, including:

• Federal parliament re-commences today with election jockeying already beginning.
• Why a stroll after dinner is good for your health.
• Plus the Aussie dollar and share market tumbles on the back of the trade war while the local retail and building sectors show some signs of life.

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - can a no-buy year actually work? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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