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Thursday 9 April 2026 The ASX has its best day in a year after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East.  The fuel crisis in Australia spills into industrial relations Goodman Group’s mega LA deal DroneShield’s controversial CEO steps down Kanye West is banned from Britain Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do Th...

The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more… or just another short-term surge. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven’t gone away. He...

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 jumps 2.6pc Trump: ceasefire a ‘big day for world peace’ BRS remanded in custody NFL game at MCG almost a sellout $US64b bid for Universal Music Group Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: ht...

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith faces murder charges in what is likely to be the country’s most significant war crimes prosecution ever.  Wednesday 8 April 2026 The local share market surges on hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict The Artemis astronauts travel to the dark side of the moon, and set a new record at the same time The Prime Minister promises to guard fuel...

Diesel keeps regional Australia moving, touching almost every industry. But rising costs and supply disruptions are hitting hard, affecting everything from farming to mining to local businesses. Sean Aylmer talks to Andrew Auerbach, Group Executive for Business and Private Banking at NAB, about the impact on the ground, and what lies ahead for the economy if fuel supplies remain under pressure. Fi...

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 1.7pc Ben Roberts-Smith arrested Household spending rises in Feb Trump singles out Australia Regions pass 10 million people Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See o...

Tuesday 7 April 2026 Investors get set for higher interest rates in Australia as the war in the Middle East enters a critical phase.  Auction clearance rates tumble back to COVID levels Is the era of reality TV over? Wait times for electric vehicle buyers pushes out Bad news for renters Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? -...

Geopolitical tensions, market concentration, and the dominance of mega-cap tech stocks are forcing big institutional investors to rethink how they allocate capital. But rather than making big calls, many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds are doing the opposite — sticking to their strategy. Gerard O’Reilly is Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, working wit...

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 to open flat 45-day ceasefire Fuel till May Critical phase for Artemis Tesla sales slide Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Monday 6 April 2026 A crazy March sent stocks tumbling, but still the ASX200 had a strong 12 months.  Regional house prices outperform the cities The world’s biggest religious pilgrimages A sacked worker who fought his dismissal with the help of AI gets thrown out of court The rise of the Bank of Grandma and Grandpa Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest e...

This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.a...

Friday 3 April 2026 US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.  The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising Apple turns 50 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire? Join our free...

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally. In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was l...

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 dumped Thumbs down for PM address ASX under fire KMD crashes We have lift-off Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Thursday 2 April 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for calm amid the petrol crisis and asks people to voluntarily reduce the amount of fuel they use.  The local sharemarket has its best day in a year on hopes of a quickish end to the Middle East war The great KitKat heist Positive signs for new builds in the housing market India kicks off a census of its 1.4 billion people Plus the f...

Executive pay is one of those topics that always sparks debate, whether it’s CEO bonuses, shareholder backlash, or whether pay really reflects performance. And increasingly, it’s not just about how much executives are paid, but how those decisions are made, justified, and explained. Al Jurangpathy, principal at Korn Ferry specialising in executive pay and governance, talks to Sean Aylm...

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 jumps 2.2pc PM to address nation US may exit Iran in 2-3 weeks Eagers Automotive surges Companies embrace April Fool’s Day Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omn...

Wednesday 1 April 2026 House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fall, while the other capitals and regions do well.  Junior pay rates to be abolished in fast food, retail and pharmacy businesses  Big changes to credit card surcharges set to save consumers $1.6 billion Telstra’s mobile coverage map is redrawn Get set for humanity’s first mission to the moon in 53 years Join our fr...

Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of environment, some are turning back to so-called “boring” stocks - companies with steady earnings, strong cash flow, and reliable dividends. Sean Aylmer talks to Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, about why names like Coca-Cola and McDonal...

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 ends March down 7.8pc Koala debuts on ASX Jackie O legal action against ARN Collins Foods exits Taco Bell Art heist in Italy Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystu...

The federal government cuts the fuel excise in half to lower petrol prices.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the US President Donald Trump to provide more certainty around the war in the Middle East Global beauty retailer Sephora under fire for marketing to children Opposition leader Angus Taylor rejects major changes to tax rules Gaming group Star Entertainment secures a big new fun...

The war in the Middle East has triggered a major oil shock — with supply through the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and millions of barrels removed from the global market. Nik Burns, Head of Energy Research at Jarden, says this isn’t just another short-term spike — it could mark a structural shift in global energy markets. He talks to Sean Aylmer about why prices may stay elev...