US-China talk tariffs; Melbourne beats Sydney auctions; Cold War satellite crashes
Monday 12 May 2025 The United States and China talk on tariffs, while fragile peace negotiations take place between India and Pakistan, and Russia and Ukraine. And more, including: Melbourne outperforms Sydney in the home auction market. A Cold War-era satellite comes crashing to earth after 52 years. Wheat prices hit a five year low. The battle for the Liberal Party leadership heats up. Join our free daily newsletter here! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a guide to living a more minimalist lifestyle. 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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The Week Ahead | 12 May 2025
This week, it's the wage price index and labour force data, as well as a look back at what happened last week in retail sales, and the US Fed leaving interest rates on hold.Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Interview: Helping the 'missing middle' as they prepare for retirement
Sean Aylmer speaks with Giacomo Tarantolo from UniSuper about the challenges faced by Australians approaching retirement. They discuss the increasing demand for financial advice amidst a declining number of financial advisors, highlighting the 'missing middle' demographic that is underserved. They explore the complexities of the retirement system, the concerns of members, and the tools available to assist in retirement planning.UniSuper is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The global toy giant you've never heard of
Pop Mart is bigger than Hasbro and Mattel - combined. The Chinese toy company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2020 and hasn't looked back.Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson and Stefan Von Imhof from alts.co explore the story behind Pop Mart's boom, the role of social media and 'blind boxes' in the company's success, and why the rollout into the US could be a little bumpy.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Weekend Edition | 10-11 May 2025
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.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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