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Tuesday 27 January 2026 Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don’t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely.  Australia’s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around  The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies  Protests mar Australia Day across the nation The story of a...

Australia’s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus. Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk....

Monday 26 January 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US.  Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects.  Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats.  China’s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power.&nbsp...

It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect, and what the number will need to be in order to avoid an interest rate hike when the RBA board meets next week. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answ...

After this long weekend, business in Australia returns to normal - the summer holiday period is officially over. Sean and Michael share the best and worst aspects of returning to work. 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 touch via our  website...

Donald Trump's quest for Greenland vs the implosion of the Coalition, plus good news for super funds, homeowners and more. 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 in...

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 flat Libs come out fighting Aussie dollar hits high Gunman search Tik Tok US deal Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 23 January 2026 A surprise fall in the unemployment rate increases the odds of a rate hike in a fortnight’s time.  Opposition leader Sussan Ley is under pressure to keep her job after the National Party walks away from the federal Coalition Donald Trump backs down on taking Greenland by force, and on imposing extra tariffs on European countries The IPO outlook in Australia improv...

Australia’s housing market has now recorded 12 straight quarters of price growth - the longest run in more than a decade. Michael Thompson talks to Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, about why Melbourne's recovery has accelerated, how Perth has become a million-dollar city, and what happens this year if interest rates increase. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.co...

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 jumps 0.8pc National Day of Mourning Gold investment surges Fortescue output surge NZ landslide rescue Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Thursday 22 January 2026 The sell-America trade gathers momentum as the US and Europe snipe over Greenland.  The federal coalition is in disarray after Nationals leader David Littleproud and 10 senior MPs quit their positions on the frontbench  House and unit prices finish 2025 at record highs A bunch of Aussie cricketers invest in a European T20 competition The battle for the owner of G...

When equities, bonds and the US dollar all fall at once, where do investors turn?  Sean Aylmer speaks to Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the rise in anti-US sentiment, the concentration risk hiding in global portfolios, and why some investors are choosing cash over bonds while reassessing their exposure to US markets. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your...

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 down 0.4pc Nationals frontbenchers quit Boost for Aussie space industry Warning over bus ‘kill switch’ Air Force One turns back from Davos Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandg...

Wednesday 21 January 2026 The federal government’s hate speech and gun buyback legislation passes parliament, but splits the Coalition.  The country’s largest coal-fired power station to operate for an extra two years A fashion legend dies Superannuation delivers another strong year for savers Nike steps into the world of pickleball Join our free daily newsletter here . And don&rs...

The Australian economy enters 2026 as uncertain as ever. There is geopolitical risk and uncertainty over the independence of the world’s most important central bank, the US Federal Reserve. Locally, it's unclear what will happen to interest rates in Australia, while the economy is expanding at what is best described as a modest clip. But at the same time, Australia has an abundance of growth...

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 falls Hate speech debate Shark attacks Corporate news A different kind of MAGA Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 20 January 2026 Investors seek safe haven assets like gold and silver as the US-Europe trade war spooks markets.  The federal government and opposition work together to find a compromise on hate speech legislation Even the airlines think airfares are too high The number of Australian billionaires hits 48 The hardest luck story at the Australian Open Join our free daily newsletter here...

One year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, has he delivered or damaged America’s global standing?  Dr Charles Miller, Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations, joins Sean Aylmer to assess Trump’s record so far — from markets and Gaza to tariffs, Venezuela and the risks to global security. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/...

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 down, gold hits high One Nation support surges Govt’s housing target cost blowout UK poised to follow social media ban ChatGPT to start showing ads Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://feara...

Monday 19 January 2026 The World Economic Forum kicks off tonight in Davos, 48 hours after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on European Allies, which will remain until they agree to sell him Greenland.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shelves half his racial vilification legislation as parliament sits for a two day summer session The remarkable improvement in cancer recovery rates Ho...

This first Week Ahead episode of 2026 highlights a patchwork economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at why inflation data is still noisy, why Black Friday distortions matter, how consumer spending is improving, and what businesses should focus on as confidence and activity become the key drivers of growth. Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer...

Luxury travel is evolving - it’s no longer just about five-star hotels, but about experiences, space, food and service. Michael Thompson chats with Dylan O'Brien from Luxury Escapes about what luxury travel looks like in 2026, where Australians are heading, and how travellers are redefining what “luxury” really means. This episode is brought to you by Luxury Escapes. Fear & G...

Is the four-day work week realistic, or just wishful thinking? Sean Aylmer talks to Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group about why Gen X is obsessed with work-life balance, and what global trials really show. Simon explains why productivity hasn’t collapsed in some experiments - and why labour shortages, not lifestyle trends, may ultimately decide where it works and where it doesn...

Australian investors love dividends, and franking credits only add to the appeal. But picking dividend stocks isn’t as simple as buying whatever yielded the most last year. Sean Aylmer talks to Morningstar strategist Lachlan Halloway about what actually makes a dividend sustainable, why ASX yields are lower than the long-run average, and how Morningstar goes about identifying higher-yield op...