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Wednesday 1 July 2026 The financial year ends with the ASX200 finishing less than three per cent higher, with big gains from miners offset by losses in tech and healthcare stocks.  The ACCC sues Amazon Prime over the cost of subscriptions Two EY graduates sacked after accessing the PM’s personal details  The ATO says doing your tax return quickly, doesn’t mean you’ll ge...

Most Australians first heard about RNA during the COVID pandemic. But scientists believe that was only the beginning.Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul McDonald, CEO of RNA Australia, about the technology that's already transforming medicine and could soon play a major role in treating cancer, rare diseases, respiratory illnesses and biosecurity threats. McDonald explains how RNA therapies work, why Aus...

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 down for day, up for year Businesses report jump in expenses Corporate wrap: Collins Foods, Atlas Arteria, Neuren AGL worker ordered to attend office Trump’s big day in US Supreme Court We’re running a short surv...

Tuesday 30 June 2026 The new financial year is set to introduce income tax cuts and business tax deductions, alongside higher wages and changes to superannuation.  The Aussie dollar falls below 69 US cents as Bitcoin tumbles Australia finally signs a deal with Vanuatu, and rugby league players look for a better deal Nine and Foxtel get set to sign a $5 billion broadcast rights agreement.&nbsp...

Technology stocks have powered global markets higher, fuelled by massive investment in artificial intelligence. But cracks are beginning to emerge.Sean Aylmer speaks with Damien Boey, Portfolio Strategist at Wilson Asset Management, about the recent sell-off in technology stocks and why AI infrastructure spending, crowded trades and uncertainty around interest rates are weighing on markets. They 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 climbs as Iran hostilities ease Pauline Hanson support drops Lowy family targeted in antisemitic abuse Fourth case of bird flu 1300 killed in heatwave We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fon...

Monday 29 June 2026 Tech stocks get sold off around the globe as investors fear that the AI boom won’t prove profitable for years to come.  Renewed hostilities in the Middle East triggers fears about the current ceasefire The Guinness Book of Records names a Canberra town crier, the loudest person in the world New fines for social media companies that break the under-16s ban MrBeast nam...

This week: Building approvals International trade  House prices for June Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect, and what to make of last week's inflation, household spending and employment numbers.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Inflation, jobs, household spending, house prices, oil, and two particularly alarming pieces of news.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/listener for privacy information.

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 closes Budget bonus Beefing up social media ban Hormuz pause Socceroos advance We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a...

Friday 26 June 2026 A surge in employment adds to the case for another interest rate hike.  Brent crude prices fall back to pre-war levels The government tax legislation passes parliament, becoming law Judo Bank’s share price crashes nearly 40pc as the economy hits its business Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status   We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the t...

Artificial intelligence is no longer an experiment for most businesses. The question now isn't whether AI matters, but how organisations can use it to improve productivity, create better customer experiences and grow faster.Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Goodman, President of Asia Pacific at Adobe, about how businesses are moving beyond the AI hype cycle and focusing on real-world outcomes. Ben...

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 drops 0.7pc Independent MPs launch new party ‘Significant terror cases’ disrupted by ASIO Karl Stefanovic to depart Nine Dozens killed in Venezuela earthquake We’re running a short survey to hear from you,...

A jump in inflation opens the door to another interest rate hike.  Domain forecasts a drop in house prices in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and a slowdown in growth elsewhere More than 1,200 cargo ships carrying goods worth an estimated $US125bn, or $180 billion Aussie dollars, remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz A third case of bird flu detected, this time in South Australia One of the...

Australia's housing downturn is accelerating, with Sydney prices falling more than 1 per cent in the past month and Melbourne continuing to weaken.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan McMenamin, Head of Economic Forecasts at Barrenjoey, about what's driving the correction and how much further prices could fall. They look at why interest rate hikes account for most of the downturn, how recent tax chang...

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 0.2pc Gold price falls Qantas flight diverted Karl Stefanovic under pressure Meta planning prediction app We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and yo...

Wednesday 24 June 2026 The federal government wins Greens support for its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes.  Iron ore prices fall to their lowest level in three months The KPMG scandal claims two more scalps WiseTech Global denies allegations that CEO Richard White exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex SpaceX’s share price tumbles &n...

The SpaceX IPO triggered a surge in international investing among Australians, but where are investors putting their money beyond the world's most talked-about stock?Sean Aylmer speaks with Steve Daghlian, Market Analyst at CommSec, about the growing appetite for offshore investing, why AI and technology continue to dominate interest, the surprising popularity of UK-listed companies, and how ETFs...

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. Tech stocks sold off  Viva refinery to return to 90pc production Andrew Hastie to receive extra protection Corporate wrap: Reliance, Iluka Resources, Lynas Rare Earths Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record We’re runnin...

Tuesday 23 June 2026 Canada is set to buy $2.5 billion worth of radar equipment, as relations between the two countries warm up.  WiseTech Global founder and CEO Richard White investigated by the AFP’s human exploitation taskforce UK PM Sir Keir Starmer quits Local chicken farmer Inghams hunkers down as a second case of bird flu reaches our shores Wall Street’s interest in flying...

Markets have weathered war in the Middle East, persistent inflation, tariff uncertainty and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. So where do investors go from here?Sean Aylmer speaks with Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about why markets have largely looked through the Middle East conflict, why investors may be underestimating inflation risks, and why th...

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 0.1pc Rocky start to peace talks David Jones appoints new CEO Corporate news: Metcash, SGH, a2 Milk Egypt’s first World Cup win in 92 years We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Font...

Monday 22 June 2026 Auction clearance rates fall to their lowest level since the early days of COVID, as higher interest rates and budget changes kick in.  The ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters on the brink  BHP gets sold off on cost overruns, as CSL finds a bunch of friendly investors The federal government extends the fuel excise discount UK PM Keir Starmer is set to lose his j...

This week: Monthly inflation data for May, after last week's warning from the RBA about the potential for rate hikes Labour force figures - will unemployment keep rising? Job vacancies Household spending 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...