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Telstra's bruising week, the Iran conflict flares up again, China launches a missile, and the NRL does the biggest media rights deal in Australia's history.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/liste...

This is the Fear & 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. ASX breaks losing streak Telstra CEO apologies for outage Corporate wrap: Bravura, WiseTech, NextDC Derryn Hinch dies aged 82 Iran attacks US military infrastructure Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fea...

Friday 10 July 2026 Financial markets fear another bout of inflation after the escalation of attacks in the Middle East.  Australia set to sell uranium to India Telstra scrambles to contain the fall-out from Wednesday’s outage Nvidia agrees to invest nearly $3 billion into a local data centre operator, so it can buy Nvidia chips UK politics gets wilder, and whackier   Hit follow on...

Economic growth is slowing, inflation remains stubbornly high, and many businesses are feeling the pressure. But according to one leading business banker, now isn't the time to stand still.Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Tomaras, Head of Business Banking at Bank of Sydney, about how small and medium-sized businesses are navigating one of the toughest operating environments in years. Tomaras explains w...

This is the Fear & 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. ASX off 0.3pc on Iran conflict Telstra hit by second fault IMF downgrades growth forecast Pauline Hanson meets with UK activist WHO predicting rise in cancer cases We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the te...

Thursday 9 July 2026 A broken timer in Telstra’s system creates a nationwide outage, highlighting Australia’s vulnerability to tech glitches.  Donald Trump says the deal to end the war with Iran is over. The Reserve Bank chief economist warns of a period of higher unemployment Rents across the nation rise by their most in two years Sydney and Melbourne ranked in the top five of th...

The next wave of AI isn't just answering questions - it's making purchasing decisions. And that means businesses need to be ready for AI optimisation.Sean Aylmer speaks with Talbott Roche, Global CEO of Blackhawk Network, about the rise of agentic commerce, where AI assistants don't just recommend products but eventually buy them on our behalf. They explore how retailers are rethinking how product...

This is the Fear & 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. Iran strikes push oil up Telstra outage Corporate wrap: Resmed, Adairs, Atlas Arteria Prince Harry loses phone hacking case Trump claims Walmart price credit We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at...

Wednesday 8 July 2026 Nine Entertainment and Foxtel sign the biggest sports broadcasting deal ever, inking a $5.3 billion, seven year agreement for National Rugby League rights.  WiseTech founder and billionaire Richard White steps down from the top job at the software group, again.  A small Melbourne-based biotech asked by Uganda to send over its anti-viral drug to treat Ebola.  Pr...

Australians have a complicated relationship with their banks. But maybe it's time to see them differently - not just as financial institutions, but as critical economic infrastructure.Sean Aylmer speaks with Simon Birmingham, CEO of the Australian Banking Association, about the role banks play in supporting home ownership, business investment and the broader economy, and why competition in banking...

This is the Fear & 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. ASX off 0.3pc Anthropic seeking data contracts Netwealth aims to double funds Trump admits calling FIFA boss China official’s $US300m bribe We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It on...

Tuesday 7 July 2026 The gold sector is set for a shake-up with a $12.6 billion merger under consideration.  The Commonwealth Bank warns that the slumping housing sector could replace the Middle East war as the main obstacle for the local economy Australia does a deal with Fiji, as China tests a nuclear capable long range missile  Meta defends its business model that allows racist and sex...

Twenty-five years ago, Australia's first exchange-traded fund listed on the ASX. Few people had heard of ETFs, and even fewer believed they'd become one of the country's most popular investment products.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Shead, Head of Investments at State Street Investment Management and one of the people who helped launch Australia's first ETF. Shead reflects on the challenges of...

This is the Fear & 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. Miners, banks sold off China launches missile in South Pacific IFM Investors increases Atlas stake PM apologies for Kylie Minogue comments Trump’s alleged FIFA intervention We’re running a short survey to hear from y...

Monday 6 July 2026 EV sales in Australia hit a new record as BYD threatens to overtake Toyota as the leading car manufacturer in the country.  The US and Donald Trump celebrate 250 years The mid-sized capital cities join Sydney and Melbourne’s housing markets, with auction clearance rates tumbling Gold overtakes coal as Australia’s second biggest export earner behind iron ore The...

This week, it's all about the financial year ahead. What to expect for: economic growth interest rates Australian and US equities commodities employment Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the year ahead.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.If you lost your job tomorrow, how long could you comfortably last? A week? A month? Six months? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they walk through a guid...

The end of the financial year means the end of a wild ride for markets, and the start of some big, big changes for individuals and business. Plus, a remarkable week in the US, the ACCC takes on... well, everybody, and humans vs AI in one of the world's most well-known companies.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner...

This is the Fear & 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. ASX jumps as gold miners soar Bird flu found in NSW Saudi Arabia oil exports near pre-war levels US warned Iran about Israeli assassination plan Taylor Swift wedding imminent We’re running a short survey to hear from you,...

Friday 3 July 2026 Falling commodity and cryptocurrency prices set super funds up for a problematic financial year.  The federal government introduces legislation to overhaul gaming advertising Perpetual knocks back a $2.5 billion bid OpenAI discusses giving five per cent of its share to the US government, as it works to curry favour Ford’s novel approach to helping AI: employ older, hu...

Tax time is here, but the ATO has a clear message: don't rush. Taxpayers are twice as likely to make mistakes if they lodge in the first few weeks of July. Sean Aylmer speaks with Anita Challen, Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office, about the biggest mistakes Australians make when lodging their tax returns, the deductions that catch people out, and how data-matching is mak...

This is the Fear & 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. ASX flat as NAB jumps Hormuz oil now 10m barrels a day Fuel biggest cost pressure for SMEs Alleged people smuggler arrested Russia attacks Kyiv We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only...

Thursday 2 July 2026 Diversified miner South32 sells its aluminium and alumina business for $10 billion, as it focuses on copper.  House prices across the nation fall for the third month in a row Coles under fire from the ACCC over a Kalgoorlie supermarket Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s appropriate that the people who accessed his bank accounts are charged US President Donald...

It's been another strong year for superannuation returns, but not without plenty of surprises.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about the investment themes that shaped the financial year and how investors can look at the next twelve months, from emerging markets to AI.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice ta...

This is the Fear & 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. ASX off 0.6pc Govt open to regulating accounting firms Building approvals fall Karl Stefanovic dropped from radio show Trump’s setback in US Supreme Court We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team...