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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 surges 1.4pc NDIS delays costing $11.5m a day BHP fails to stop strike Canva cuts revenue expectations Diamond industry shaken up Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See om...

Tuesday 4 August 2026 Gaming companies including Tabcorp and Sportsbet accused of offering drugs and escorts to gamblers. The sale of electric and hybrid vehicles reaches just under 50 per cent A private equity consortium set to buy insurance broker Steadfast in a $7 billion deal Australia’s two biggest fleet management companies to merge A new study says being poor can do long-term damage t...

Crypto has come a long way from its early days. Regulation is tightening, institutions are becoming more involved, and the technology behind digital assets is increasingly finding real-world applications. In the first of a new monthly series, Sean Aylmer speaks with John O'Loghlen, Managing Director APAC at Coinbase, about how Australia's crypto industry has matured. They discuss why regulation is...

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 up 0.5pc One Nation ahead in polls Bird flu mass deaths Transurban caps weekly tolls Oil falls after Trump cancels strikes Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudi...

Monday 3 August 2026 Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes. The housing downturn in Sydney and Melbourne has spread to the rest of the country Investors warm again, for now, to the Magnificent 7 tech stocks on Wall Street Telstra switches on satellite access to users in the bush Local wine exports fall to their lowest level in more than 20 years  ...

This week: Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures? Household spending data International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay. Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch  here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition has had an overhaul! All-new stories, more debate, and a whole lot of fun. This week: the tech stock rollercoaster, FIFA's billion-dollar ambitions, and the surprising auction of Colonel Sanders' home and secret recipe. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearand...

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 up 2.3pc in July Microsoft: best day in 18 years Corporate wrap: Fortescue, Web Travel, Origin Energy Vic teachers prepare to strike again Trump secures Hamas deal Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: h...

Friday 31 July 2026 Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta. A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game Why influencers with small followings are...

Stamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If we got rid of it, it may encourage people to buy and sell more easily, freeing up family homes and reducing pressure in the market. But if governments abolished it, how would they replace the billions of dollars it raises each year? Sean Aylmer speak...

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 0.8pc Trump says Iran “going to get a beating” Ampol triples June half profit Domino’s Pizza surges Bird flu reaches Victoria Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearand...

Thursday 30 July 2026 Softer than expected inflation figures raise hopes of an end to the rate hiking cycle.  The local sharemarket surges one per cent and is now not far off its all-time high Qantas’s new Project Sunrise plane sets a record for a non-stop flight The corporate watchdog tells customers to check their offset accounts to make sure they are getting what banks promise Rio Ti...

The June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against inflation is far from over. Sean Aylmer speaks with Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, about why the latest inflation data was better than feared, why business cost pressures remain intense, what could re...

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 surges on softer inflation numbers Corporate wrap: Mineral Resources, Perpetual, Woodside Bird flu found in local birds OpenAI rogue incident expands At least 13 killed in Japan quake Join our  free daily newsletter her...

Wednesday 29 July 2026 Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns that interest rates could rise if inflation isn’t quickly brought under control.  A Federal Court judge hammers Gerry Harvey for his disregard of consumers Apple replaces Nvidia as the world’s biggest company Origin Energy confirms the personal information of 900,000 customers was stolen in last week’s hack L...

Markets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a reporting season that could trigger big share price moves. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about where the ASX sits heading into earnings season, why investors should expect more volatil...

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 at 6 week high as oil retreats ACTU leaders quit Corporate wrap: DroneShield, Web Travel, Viva Energy Angus Taylor embroiled in ICAC claims Gina Rinehart increases SpaceX stake Join our  free daily newsletter here . Fin...

Tuesday 28 July 2026 The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets.  Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales Bleisure travel – business and leisure – is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest’s strong warnings on iron ore prices and AI Th...

The world's biggest technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence. Investors have happily backed the AI boom so far, but at some point they'll want to see a return. Michael Thompson speaks with Josh Gilbert, Lead Market Analyst for APAC at eToro, about what last week's results from Alphabet and Tesla revealed, what to expect from Microsoft, Meta, Amaz...

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 surges 1.4pc, best day in 6 weeks AusAlert test a ‘success’ Pauline Hanson loses discrimination appeal Sacked Qantas workers’ payments delayed Europe wildfires Join our  free daily newsletter here . Fi...

Monday 27 July 2026 Investors could be in for a rocky week on the back of rising oil prices and critical inflation numbers.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is talking to Anthropic about getting access to its super-powerful AI model ETF issuance is set to surge The US levies tariffs on 60 countries Chinese mathematicians solve two separate century old maths puzzles, and in...

This week: CPI figures for the June quarter (and the monthly report for June) - will it put more pressure on the RBA to hike rates? Building approvals House prices Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

There's a lot of negativity and bad news out there. Today, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson explain why the economy really  isn't  as bad as you might think. Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch  here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition has had a shake-up! New categories and new stories - but still a ferocious battle. This week, great solved mysteries, two stories that affect your money, and two that would make for an uncomfortable call with your boss. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more...