Wednesday 29 January 2025

A Chinese start up creates a much cheaper competitor to Chat GPT, sending share prices on Wall Street and the ASX tumbling. 

And more, including:

• It’s I-day, inflation day, with markets hopeful a low CPI figure will trigger a rate cut next month. 
• The AFL fights for a bigger slice of the wagering dollar. 
• Plus more on the Sigma Healthcare-Chemist Warehouse merger, and Honda’s ambitious targets in the motorcycle world. 

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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The emergence of Chinese AI company DeepSeek has rocked markets, with almost $US600 billion wiped off the market cap of US chipmaker Nvidia.

Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about what it means for investors.

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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. Nvidia $US600b loss

2. Banks support ASX

3. Chalmers confidence

4. Chemist Warehouse sales surge

5. Nuix tumbles

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Listener Arabella asks: You guys talk about headline inflation and underlying inflation. Can you give a simple explanation of the difference between the two, and why it matters?

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

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Tuesday 28 January 2025

Hopes are rising that a low inflation reading, due out tomorrow, could trigger a cut in interest rates next month. 

And more, including:

• Banks start using perks and cash incentives to lure customers
• Donald Trump ridicules Denmark, alienates Jordan, Egypt and Colombia, but pleases China all in about 48 hours
• Plus bad news for the Albanese government in the polls and the local auction market returns with a whimper

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the six questions financial planners are asked. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Airwallex is a remarkable Australian success story. Founded in 2015 in Melbourne, the payments company has grown to a valuation of $US5.6 billion, with customers and offices right around the globe.

Lucy Liu, co-founder and President of Airwallex, talks to Sean about maintaining the growth rate, plans for an eventual IPO, and the role that ambition has played in the company's success.

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Monday 27 January 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton move into campaign mode ahead of a federal poll tipped to be as soon as April.

And more, including:

• Crypto industry pushes back against the Trump memecoins
• Australia’s superannuation funds under pressure over helping people after they retire. 
• And how New York is solving its traffic snarls

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the six questions financial planners are asked. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Guest: Julian Broadbent, founder and CEO of Applied EV

Original air date: July 11, 2023

There's been a lot of hype around self-driving vehicles, along with the many challenges in bringing them to market. But one Australian company has approached the task from a different perspective - part of a truly global effort to change the automotive industry.

Julian Broadbent, founder and CEO of Applied EV (and former General Motors executive) explains why it won't be a slam dunk arrival - but we will get there.

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Australian business leaders are increasingly optimistic about the economic outlook, with a growing number planning to increase headcount over the next twelve months.

Nearly nine in ten CEOs also see AI as important to their company’s strategy, and globally, business leaders are reporting an increase in revenue and workplace efficiency because of the technology.

Amy Lomas, Chief Economist at PwC Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the PwC’s 28th annual global CEO survey, and what it means for the broader Australian economy.

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear & Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.

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