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. Banks bounce

2. Savings dilemma

3. Govt payouts

4. Telix troubles

5. Woodside jumps

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What do yesterday's radio ratings mean?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.

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Wednesday 23 July 2025

One of the country’s biggest financial planning groups set to be sold in a $3.3 billion deal. 

And more, including:

• The Reserve Bank explains why it didn’t cut interest rates. 
• Federal parliament kicks off. 
• Chinese-made cars forecast to make up almost half of all sales in a decade’s time.
• Donald Trump’s approval rating takes a tumble. 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's the money habits we formed years ago, and how to break the bad ones. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Dorry Kordahi has had an incredible career. He started out as a hairdresser, before founding DKM Blue - a hugely successful merchandise and uniforms company. He's also been the co-owner of basketball teams the Sydney Kings and the Illawarra Hawks, bought a yacht, and featured in a campaign for Chivas Regal. And now he's putting all of his expertise into growing the Swanky Socks brand.

Dorry joins Sean Aylmer in the studio to share the secrets of his success.

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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. Banks dumped

2. Gaza statement

3. Radio ratings

4. Wisetech jobs

5. Perpetual boost

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What's does the new parliament mean for policy?

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Tuesday 22 July 2025

The big switch between banks and miners continues as the local share market has its worst day in three months. 

• The gloves are off as the leaders of federal Labor and the Coalition take pot shots ahead of parliament starting today. 
• Costco emerges as a serious player in the local grocery market. 
• Plus eight years on, AMP finally turns around the leakage of funds under management. 
• The London Stock Exchange contemplates 24 hour trading. 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about debt consolidation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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The research portfolio manager Jack Briggs does into a mid-cap company before investing is very comprehensive - from meeting leadership, to speaking to suppliers and clients, and everything in between.

He talks to Sean Aylmer about the approach taken by the Ellerston Mid Cap Opportunities Fund, and explains what he likes about three companies in particular.

The Ellerston Mid Cap Opportunities Fund is working with Sodor Capital, a supporter of this podcast. This podcast is general information only, and you should seek professional 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. ASX down 1pc

2. Lib slump

3. Seek battle

4. Block surge

5. Morgan Chase is king

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This week: the release of the RBA minutes from the shock on-hold meeting two weeks ago, and what to listen for in a speech from Governor Michele Bullock later. Plus, what to make of last week's unemployment numbers, and why the ABS's announcement of more complete monthly inflation numbers coming later this year is good news.

Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

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