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Wednesday 14 October 2026 The IMF warns Australia is on track to be one of the worst performing inflation and employment economies.  The ACCC claims major egg producers have been involved in anti-competitive behaviour The corporate regulator tells mortgage brokers to pick up their acts Qantas cancels a flight because of bed bugs The Nobel laureate for economics goes to two professors who help...

Australian small businesses are embracing artificial intelligence, and according to Microsoft, they're ahead of many other countries. But as AI becomes more powerful, what happens to businesses that are slow to adopt it? Sean Aylmer speaks with Ralph Haupter, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Small and Medium Enterprises and Channel, about Australia's AI adoption,...

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 tech and lithium stocks tumble Domino's loses another boss Record $21 billion pours into ETFs Louis Vuitton sales slump in China Mars rover breaks driving record Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out m...

Tuesday 13 October 2026 Wall Street celebrates the fourth anniversary of the current boom, driven by the AI giants. But will the US mid-term elections bring an end to festivities?  SpaceX close to gaining the capacity to take on mobile phone companies like Telstra Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg ruffles a few Liberal feathers Virgin and Qantas to increase airfares Wine theft takes ho...

Artificial intelligence can solve complex problems and identify patterns that humans might miss. But can it actually predict which investments will outperform? Sean Aylmer speaks with Slava Platkov, Senior Investment Director at Dimensional, about new research testing machine learning models across global markets. They discuss why predicting returns is so difficult, why successful forecasts don't...

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 gains for second day Firmus founder hits back after failed float PM defends small business record Airport bus links face delays McKinsey removes senior partner from leadership Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find...

Monday 12 October 2026 The ASX, brokers and the tech sector brace for the fall-out from the failed Firmus float. Renewed fighting in the middle east and higher oil prices are set to hit global markets as investors buy gold Major EV manufacturers cut prices for vehicles in Australia Household rents might have hit a ceiling Donald Trump’s extraordinary 36 hours of criticism   Hit follow o...

NAB Senior Economist Taylor Nugent joins Sean Aylmer to discuss what tomorrow's RBA minutes might reveal, why the central bank is sticking with its 2–3 per cent inflation target, and why this week's unemployment figures could be crucial ahead of the November interest rate decision. The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia Bank Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

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. There's been a major change to the way investments will be taxed in Australia. But there's one very important asset that retains a significant tax advantage - your family home. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and&...

Is it a good week or a bad week for AI? And what should Australians really be worried about? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over the AI boom, consumer confidence and two potentially landmark court cases involving fossil fuel companies. Plus, the worst things you can do in a job interview. Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, while ChatGPT gets a new role as the Saturday Edition's court of a...

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’s mixed week Firmus float pulled ATO delays CC ban AI report card Broadcast execution Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Friday 9 October 2026 Australia’s biggest IPO since Telstra is on the verge of collapse, after big super funds and North American investors shunned the Firmus Technologies IPO The federal government hints at a light touch regulation for AI Pure electric vehicles now account for 25pc of the market as petrol sales tumble Airlines ramp up business class offerings, reducing economy seating Crick...

Text messaging has traditionally been a marketing tool for businesses. But it's increasingly becoming a way to manage appointments, deliveries, customer service and even sales — with the potential to save businesses time and money. Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrea Topping, Vice President, Product Applications at Sinch, about the shift towards two-way customer conversations, the importance of t...

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 falls 0.8pc as bond yields rise Government pressures ATO over credit card ban Older workers win work-from-home ruling Talkback radio loses listeners   Samsung profit surges on AI chip boom Join our  free daily news...

Thursday 8 October 2026 A ruling from the High Court raises the bar for new fossil fuel mines.  ASIC sues an adviser for allegedly taking kickbacks and fuelling client money into the failed First Guardian investment fund The ATO won’t accept credit card payments even if it means pushing a taxpayer into default Australia is going to the moon via its first lunar rover, called Roo-ver Glob...

Cyber attacks can cost a business far more than lost data. They can disrupt operations, damage client relationships and consume enormous amounts of time — and for accountants and financial advisers handling sensitive information, the stakes are particularly high. Recorded at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with Lydia Pearson, Head of Growth Solutions at MyProsperity; Nathan Steiner, Se...

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 slips despite Wall St record October 7 attacks remembered US boosts submarine production Telco complaints fall despite triple-0 failures Paramount completes $162b Warner Bros takeover Join our  free daily newsletter her...

Wednesday 7 October 2026 Consumer sentiment hits 50-year lows, creating the potential for a dive in household spending.  The Coalition unveils its immigration policy, with a big drop in migrant numbers OpenAI apologises for its agents accessing official websites, but says companies and governments need better defences The best places to take a holiday, at least if you want to take advantage o...

Australians expect organisations to behave with integrity and accountability. But the new 2026 Australian Governance Index reveals a substantial gap between those expectations and what people believe they're actually seeing, with 43 per cent of Australians saying organisational behaviour has become worse in recent years. Sean Aylmer speaks with Katrina Horrobin, CEO of the Governance Institute 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. ASX rises 0.6pc Firmus IPO selling restrictions Macquarie backs directors after KPMG probe Trump orders Fort Hood gunman executed Jeffrey Archer dies at 86 Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://feara...

Tuesday 6 October 2026 The ASX readies for the biggest float since Telstra, with Firmus set to give local investors direct access to the AI boom.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Fiji for high-level climate talks Australians are dobbing in tax cheats at a rate of 1,000 a week The cost-of-living crisis causes near retirees to extend their working lives The latest data on deaths reveal...

Crypto has rallied strongly, but regulatory uncertainty remains after the US Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act. So where does Bitcoin fit in portfolios now - and how are the big institutional investors thinking about it? Sean Aylmer speaks with John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, about regulation, Bitcoin’s role in portfolio construction, and why he believe...

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 after early surge CSL signs $510m drug development deal AFL wins grand final ratings battle Andrew challenges Epstein arrest Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned 9/11-style attack Join our  free daily newsletter her...

Monday 5 October 2026 Experts predict house prices will fall by up to 15 per cent, as the weekend’s auctions results fall below 50 per cent.  Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be no hand-outs from the government in the upcoming mid-year budget review Miners and energy companies pay most tax More details emerge about the Flydubai co-pilot attack last week. AI cracks a war code from...