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Friday 6 February 2026 The Reserve Bank warns that wages will not keep pace with inflation Uranium stocks take a tumble as the AI debate continues One Nation raises the prospect of joining the Coalition  Bunnings wins the right to keep using facial recognition The Winter Olympics gets underway in the Dolomites in northern Italy Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the la...

Are Australia’s big department stores running out of road? In the US, iconic names like Saks and Macy’s are shrinking fast. At home, David Jones and Myer have both been closing stores as consumer behaviour shifts and online retail keeps growing. Sean Aylmer speaks with retail expert Professor Gary Mortimer from Queensland University of Technology, about whether department stores c...

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Thursday 5 February 2026 The federal government considers scaling back capital gains tax concessions for property investors.  A tale of two markets with tech stocks dumped and miners surging AustralianSuper loses funds to competitors for the first time in 20 years  Still no re-unification for the federal coalition Crypto’s market cap tumbles nearly half-a-trillion US dollars ...

After years of hype, ethical and green investing has cooled. But instead of going away, it's evolving. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dugald Higgins, Head of Responsible Investment and Real Assets at Zenith Investment Partners, about where sustainable investing now sits, why Australia has held steady while other markets pulled back, the difference between ESG and sustainability, and how new climate repor...

This is the  Fear and 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. Miners lift ASX Major defence land sell-off Airport delays as arrivals hit record WFH case could reshape rights Bill Gates on AI Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudi...

Wednesday 4 February 2026 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates and hints that there could be more hikes later in the year.  The federal Coalition parties remain at odds over reuniting.  Cheaper, challenger brands are winning the mobile battle in Australia.  Elon Musk combines his two private companies as he pushes to develop data centres in space.  US owned TikTok changes term...

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time in two years, and while the hike was widely expected by markets, not all economists thought the RBA would do it. AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina explains why the unanimous vote raised eyebrows, and why she believes this may still be a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a tightening cycle. Find out more: https://fe...

This is the  Fear and 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 up 1pc Nats on crossbenches Qantas selldown Corporate updates Clintons to testify Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Tuesday 3 February 2026 The federal Liberals and Nationals in talks to reform the Coalition just as parliament resumes for the year.  Competition in home lending heats up just as interest rates are set to rise  The boss of Corporate Travel Management resigns five months after the company said it can’t sign off its annual accounts.  The rest of the world pushes to follow Austra...

Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, looks back at the forces that drove markets in 2025 — from the AI boom to the “great broadening” beyond US megacaps. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the bull and bear cases for US equities in 2026, why the US dollar matters for Australian investors, and where diversification may make sense a...

This is the  Fear and 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 loses 1pc as gold slides Bitcoin tumbles Littleproud survives challenge Economy airfare wars Grammy protests Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Monday 2 February 2026 The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions. The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country’s most popular politician  The pri...

It's all about the RBA this week, with interest rates tipped to rise. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our  website , ...

This week the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about the big sporting events they've covered in the media, from the Atlanta and London Olympics, to the US Open tennis. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touc...

It's been a week of big numbers: inflation, the Aussie dollar, the price of gold, even the record temperature set in Victoria. There's also dual leadership spills in the Coalition, and talk of an Aussie in one of the world's top jobs. 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 dai...

This is the  Fear and 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 slumps 0.7pc on Fed speculation Hastie pulls out of Lib leadership race Nine Entertainment sells radio stations Nipa virus outbreak Apple’s record iPhone sales Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: h...

Friday 30 January 2026 Renewable energy provides the majority of electricity across the nation during the December quarter, for the first time.  Senior Liberals meet without Sussan Ley to discuss the party’s leadership Tesla to stop making Model S and Model X EVs as the company pushes into robotics A good day for uranium and a bad one for rare earths The EU and India do a mega trade dea...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are reshaping healthcare — and potentially the economy. Dr Zac Turner explains to Sean Aylmer how GLP-1 drugs work, what we’re still learning about their long-term effects, why the next generation matters, and how these medications may go far beyond weight loss. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This is the  Fear and 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. Iran fears send gold soaring Fed keeps rates on hold PM and states to meet on health Apple fixing Telstra issue 16,000 Amazon layoffs Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omny...

Thursday 29 January 2026 The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up.  The Aussie dollar pushes beyond US 70c.  Droneshield’s boss explains why he had to sell $50 million worth of shares.  Nationals leader David Littleproud to face a leadership spill next week.  Why oil is measured in barrels. Join our free daily newsletter here . And...

A rate hike is now firmly back on the table next week after a sharp jump in inflation.  Economist Warren Hogan, from  EQ Economics  and Judo Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about where the RBA went wrong, why inflation is proving stubborn, and why the Reserve Bank should increase rates by 40 basis points next week. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener f...

This is the  Fear and 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. CPI jumps, AUD hits 3 yr high Grocery wars heat up Morrison’s controversial speech slammed  Rudd may run for UN job UPS to cut 30,000 jobs Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed....

Wednesday 28 January 2026 BHP becomes the largest company on the ASX, overtaking the Commonwealth Bank.  Business confidence picks up, ahead of today’s all-important inflation data  Cotality forecasts the hottest property prices in 2026 Teal MP Monique Ryan’s take on naming heatwaves The Donald Trump memecoin tanks. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss t...

With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia’s traditional rental model. Local: Residential  founder and co-CEO Matt Berg talks to Sean Aylmer about how institutionally owned housing works, why long-term leases matter, and why investors are backing the model as both a solution and an opportunity. To find out mo...