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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: could another interest rate rise tip Australia into recession? Why Anthropic’s IPO could be a make-or-break moment for the AI boom; whether David Jones and Myer are becoming endangered species; and the surprising reason Australians are spending half a billion dollars o...

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Friday 30 October 2026 High interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis hits some of the country’s largest retailers.  The corporate regulator undertakes inquiries about the failed Firmus technologies float, focusing on its bankers A chaotic day in parliament results in five MP’s being ejected during Question Time One of the doyens of the New York Stock exchange, General Motors,...

Australian businesses are taking longer to collect payments from customers, and they're responding by delaying payments to their own suppliers. The result? An additional $5.5 billion tied up in working capital across the companies surveyed in the latest McGrathNicol Working Capital Report. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jason Ireland and Sean Wiles, Partners at McGrathNicol Advisory, about Australia's sh...

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 0.5pc as banks rally Challenger takeover talks continue Star in talks with US lender Drone threats over military bases quadruple At least 68 killed in Spanish train disaster Join our free daily newsletter here ....

Thursday 29 October 2026 Hot inflation figures point to a fifth rate rise this year on Tuesday.  The federal government under pressure over spending Woolworths looks to be gaining in the supermarket wars, posting a solid jump in sales Star Entertainment hit with a $260m fine, raising questions about its viability The Israeli election result remains on a knife’s edge, with the two Arab p...

Many Australians know they could benefit from financial advice, but never take the first step. Whether it's the cost, uncertainty about where to start, or the belief that advice is only for wealthy people, there are plenty of barriers. And putting it off could have significant consequences. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jenneke Mills, Head of Technical Services at MLC Expand, about when to seek financia...

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. Inflation hits ASX, rate rise looms Bomb threat and swearing in parliament Qantas workers strike Apple's $3,500 folding phone cracks Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election defeat Join our free daily newsletter here . Find o...

Wednesday 28 October 2026 AI giant Anthropic targets wealthy Australian investors after it files its prospectus in what could be the biggest IPO in history.  Retailer David Jones under pressure after reportedly failing to meet one of its loan conditions Ten per cent of all deaths in Australia are now due to dementia Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils more changes to capital gains tax rules The co...

Australian business confidence has fallen to some of its lowest levels in decades, as higher interest rates, rising costs and economic uncertainty put pressure on businesses. But despite the challenges, some Australian companies are continuing to invest, innovate and expand overseas. Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrew Auerbach, NAB Group Executive Business & Private Banking, about what's separatin...

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 as miners, tech stocks rally Woodside abandons 25-year gas project Coalition unveils $31 billion in budget cuts Jacinda Ardern joins Sydney University Trump offers $1 million voter fraud reward Join our free dail...

Tuesday 27 October 2026 Federal parliament returns with tributes to MP Helen Haines, and the opposition saying it will oppose the government’s free trade deal with Europe.  A bidding war erupts for housing group Ingenia Communities It’s crunch time for Australia’s $4.8 trillion super system Even the cost-of-living crisis can’t stop spending for Halloween A surprise, an...

What does it take to build a business that makes a real difference? And how do you balance a strong sense of purpose with the financial realities of keeping a business running? In the first episode of Extraordinary Business Stories, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson speak with two State Winners of the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards: Lindsay Marchment from The Man Cave, Victorian Change Award...

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 edges higher ahead of inflation figures BlueScope upgrades profit forecast Jetstar faces refunds class action Israel says Australia relationship damaged Musk raises $40 billion for AI chips Join our free daily newslett...

Monday 26 October 2026 Financial markets remain on tenterhooks as oil prices surge ahead of inflation figures this week.  Australians are shifting from big cities to regional areas in near record numbers Apple’s new foldable iPhone is launched, with mixed reviews The owner of Thredbo ski village and Event Cinemas hopes upcoming blockbusters can make up for the lack of snow last winter B...

Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including the September CPI figures, why inflation expectations matter, what the unemployment rate tells us about the strength of the labour market, and whether the RBA will raise rates on Melbourne Cup Day. The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia Bank . Find out more: https://...

The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether the AI boom is getting ahead of itself; why takeover activity is suddenly heating up in Australia; whether another interest rate rise is inevitable; a crackdown on noisy passengers; and two very different medical breakthroughs involving ageing brains and baldness. Se...

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. Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yours is working? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  Fea...

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Friday 23 October 2026 AI discovers one of the biggest failings in internet security ever, triggering the shut-down of websites globally.  The Aussie superannuation system rates as one of the best in the world Higher interest rates hit home builders and retailers, sending share prices south Fortescue Metals takes the battle to Chinese iron ore buyers, with implications for the national budget...

The rise of artificial intelligence is creating new cybersecurity risks for businesses. AI agents can access information, interact with systems and carry out tasks on our behalf. But what happens when they access something they shouldn't? And how can businesses protect themselves when threats are moving at machine speed? Sean Aylmer speaks with Nam Lam, Group Vice President for Australia and New Z...

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 as retailers tumble Helen Haines loses both legs after attack Roberts-Smith reveals $30m legal bill Northern Star open to improved takeover offer Meta hit with $US25 billion penalty Join our free daily newsletter...

Thursday 22 October 2026 The Reserve Bank hints at another rate hike on Melbourne Cup Day.  Shares in Australia’s biggest pure data centre play, NextDC, crash after community opposition halts a new development in Victoria Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges federal MPs to take greater care over their safety Another private credit player freezes redemptions Elon Musk floats the idea of...

Australia's superannuation system has become very good at helping people save for retirement. But turning those savings into an income that lasts for decades is a different challenge. Now a new generation of retirement products is promising greater certainty, flexibility and potentially more income. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ashton Jones, Director of Retirement Innovation at MLC, about the changing...

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. RBA warning rattles markets Fortescue sacks senior executive Qatar Airways signs up for Western Sydney Victorian Premier forgets to pay for petrol Israel plans new strikes on Iran Join our free daily newsletter here . Find...