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 closes up

2. AUD falls

3. Atlassian soars

4. NAB mulls opening on Sundays

5. ResMed OK with tariffs

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Listener Joshua asks: Where do banks get their money from? When you get a loan, where do they source the cash?

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

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Friday 31 January 2025

The local share market hits a new record high.

And more, including:

• The cost of generating electricity in Australia soars.
• President Donald Trump orders the building of a detention camp at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese classifies the discovery of a caravan full of explosives and the addresses of Jewish buildings as terrorism.
• And a passenger jet collides with a military helicopter in Washington DC.

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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Responsible investing in Australia continues to climb, with demand from institutional investors a key driver of growth.

But concerns about greenwashing have increased, and the return of Donald Trump has raised questions over sustainability as an economic priority.

Estelle Parker, co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the growth and performance of the industry, and why more institutional investors are turning to responsible investments.


Responsible Investment Association Australasia is a supporter of this podcast. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before investing.

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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 hits new high

2. Zip Co tumbles 25pc

3. US rates on hold

4. $2.5b for Vic schools

5. MinRes debt jumps

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Thursday 30 January 2025

Interest rates in Australia could fall as soon as next month after inflation slows sharply.

And more, including:

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirms Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins is alive in Russia, after previous fears he had been executed
• Wine exports to China jump, but sales to many other markets fall
• Plus the local share market closes in on a record high, and the best time to buy a cheap domestic and international flight

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Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three years, piling more pressure on the RBA for an interest rate cut in February.

But Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, explains to Sean Aylmer why the economy doesn't need a rate cut.

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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. Inflation low
2. ASX nears high
3. Star sells assets
4. Lithium prices turn
5. Wall Street rebounds

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