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Monday 14 September 2026 Leaders of the AI world say they will slow the pace of development in the sector, to guard against technology having too much power.  The Aussie share market wipes out its gains for 2026, and is now one of the worst performing developed markets for the year The leaders of India, China, Russia, Iran and others unite against US aggression Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...

Population and migration are back in focus this week, with new figures set to shed light on one of the biggest economic and political debates in Australia - and the pressure on housing and living standards. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at the balance between migration, skills and housing, and what population growth means for the economy on a pe...

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. Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings are actually going. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and ...

The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether another interest rate hike is now inevitable; why soaring bond yields and trouble in private credit matter for investors; Starbucks’ billion-dollar bet on bringing people back into cafés; the business impact of the NFL in Melbourne; and Donald Trump&rsqu...

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Friday 11 September 2026 The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel. US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms American NFL arrives in Melbourne Hollywood has its biggest box office summer in its biggest market ever Nine Media’s Stan to retain the rights to the English Premier...

The collapse of the Sydney property developer Bathla Group has put private credit - and its risks - firmly in the spotlight. But is the sector facing a crisis, or simply going through a normal investment cycle? Sean Aylmer speaks with Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of Zagga, about his take on the current situation. They discuss what's changed in real estate private credit, why investors are b...

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 tumbles as oil tops $US100 Rudd warns Australia risks becoming ‘second-rate’ Queensland faces credit rating downgrade Breville boss sells $4.3m in shares Samsung welcomes Apple to the fold Join our free daily new...

Thursday 10 September 2026 The most expensive houses in Sydney and Melbourne have lost more than ten per cent of their value as pressure increases to lift interest rates.  Oil prices head towards $US100 a barrel, which is bad news at the petrol bowser Apple launches its new foldable phone Retail wars escalate as the owner of Ghanda takes a look at KMD brands OpenAI says a large language model...

Frequent flyer points were once a fairly simple way for airlines to reward loyal customers. Today they sit at the centre of enormous commercial ecosystems, influencing where we shop, which cards we use and even how much we’re prepared to pay. Sean Aylmer speaks with management consultant and loyalty expert David Moloney, author of Points: Mastering the Game of Frequent Flyers. They talk abou...

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 hits six-week low as oil nears $US100 Blanche d’Alpuget dies aged 82 Hastie takes aim at One Nation Counterbid for Austal US steps up trade war with Canada Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://f...

Wednesday 9 September 2026 Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again.  The federal government declares a ‘global reckoning is coming for big tech’ A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors  The US’s trade war with Canada escalates Why Gen Z is refusing to network   Hit fol...

Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Niño, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows...

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 hits six-week low Housing wealth falls $34 billion Super funds pinged over misleading investment claims Bird flu spreads, but poultry remains clear 9/11 records raise questions over toxic air Join our free daily newsletter h...

Tuesday 8 September 2026 Super and property - the two biggest sources of wealth for Australians - shape up as the key political battlegrounds.  The productivity crisis deepens Australia is losing cruise ships to cheaper destinations Thousands of freight and transport workers to walk off the job The Pentagon puts senior staff through lie detector tests   Hit follow on the podcast so you d...

Coal remains one of the world’s biggest energy sources - and with conflict in the Middle East putting energy security back in focus, the debate over its future is becoming more complicated. Sean Aylmer speaks with Michelle Manook, CEO of Future Coal, formerly the World Coal Association, about whether predictions of coal’s decline have been premature. They also look at the potential for...

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. Energy, mining stocks offset tech fall $50m payday for Kogan founder Bubs secures permanent US access FIFA boss to seek another term 5 killed in Amazon plane crash Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fea...

Monday 7 September 2026 Parliament resumes in Canberra, with social media reform, illicit tobacco and family trusts on the agenda.  The Tesla model y knocks off the dual cab utes to become the best-selling vehicle in Australia.  Tensions rise in the middle east, after the US attacks Iranian oil tankers The spring selling season kicks off with a whimper, Finally something robots aren&rsqu...

The headlines have been dominated by inflation, stronger-than-expected economic growth and the prospect of another interest rate hike. But what's the outlook through a business lens? Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  for a look at five reasons Australian businesses can be more optimistic right now – from rising investment and resilient household spend...

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. This is an exciting episode for us: our new book called  Twelve Months to Financial Freedom  has just launched in shops around the country. Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fear & Greed 's&n...

Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald battle over the biggest and best business stories of the week, with Adam Lang deciding the winner. This week: what the latest economic numbers mean for interest rates, the house price downturn, and the reforms that could shape the way we work and live. Plus, a changing political landscape, the power of AI, and a  bizarre police chase  that became on...

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 1pc for week Bathla owes at least $3.4bn 36 Australians still missing in Nepal ASIC expands KPMG investigation Tesla launches driverless Cybercab Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed....

Friday 4 September 2026 Corporate Travel Management returns to the ASX, and its share price crashes in seconds.  The federal government waters down its changes to trusts Uber cuts thousands of jobs after accumulating too many managers Australia and the US plan to expand to America’s military presence on our soil One of the country’s best known startups sold in a cut price deal &nb...

Text messages can be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reach customers - but there’s a fine line between useful communication and something that feels like spam. Michael Thompson speaks with Paul Diamond, Head of SMB Customer Success, APAC at  Sinch , about when businesses should use SMS or WhatsApp, why relevance and timing matter, the rules around consent and opting out...

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 snaps three-day losing streak Pacific splits over China missile test Santos ramps up Alaska oil Atlassian puts a price on AI Trump slaps 100pc tariffs on drones Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fe...