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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. Property investing has changed in Australia. For so long, negative gearing was central to many investors' strategy. So what happens now that the rules are changing? Join  Canna Campbell  - a financial planner for 20 years - and  F...

A CGT backflip, an agreement to end the war, Pauline Hanson's most important speech yet, and two huge warnings from two central banks. 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. 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 i...

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 slumps as BHP tumbles US-Iran talks postponed Shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz Victorian teachers reject pay deal UK PM’s rival wins byelection We’re running a short survey to hear from you , with the te...

Friday 19 June 2026 The federal government backflips on part of its controversial tax changes. Migration levels in Australia drop The national auditor provides a scathing report of the progress of the Snowy Hydro scheme A Victorian suburb takes the title of richest postcode in the country, for the first time  The world of Swiss watches is being hit by the Middle East conflict We’re runn...

The federal government has announced changes to its capital gains tax reforms, following months of criticism from business groups, investors and entrepreneurs. Sean Aylmer speaks with Skye Cappuccio, CEO of COSBOA (the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia), about what the changes mean for SMEs. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

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 0.6pc on Fed rate hike expectations  US, Iran sign interim peace agreement Vodafone outage HSBC fined $35m Qantas receives first Project Sunrise jet   We’re running a short survey to hear from you...

Pauline Hanson fires off at radical Islam in Australia, the need for nuclear power, and what she called the transgender insurgency.  The Australian government lowers the travel warning for several countries in the Middle East  Iran to receive hundreds of billions of dollars from the US for ending the war CommSec explains just how popular SpaceX was with retail investors Apple prepares to...

For decades, businesses have focused on search engine optimisation. Now they face a new challenge: making sure AI can find, understand and recommend their brand. Referral traffic from AI is growing rapidly, and now brands need to think of AI as a new audience. Sean Aylmer speaks with Loni Stark, Vice President of Strategy and Product at Adobe, about the rise of AI-powered discovery through to...

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 up 0.5pc as oil falls Pauline Hanson’s fiery Press Club speech Linfox succession battle Kyle Sandiland’s $15m deal Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis We’re running a short survey to hear from you , wi...

Wednesday 17 June 2026 The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, but warns it will hike again if inflation doesn’t fall back towards its target level.  One-quarter of Australians are at risk of not being able to afford home insurance by 2030 The peace deal between the US and Iran runs for just one-and-a-half pages The ACCC takes on Grill’d over its Tree Day promotion The Bur...

Most investors understand shares, bonds and property. Far fewer understand royalties, and how to make money from Justin Bieber and The Weeknd, or blockbuster healthcare treatments. Sean Aylmer speaks with Stephen Otter, Head of Royalties at Partners Group, about an asset class worth an estimated $2 trillion globally. Stephen explains how investors can generate income from everything from phar...

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 steady as RBA pauses on rates M&A activity: Atlas Arteria, Qube Lincraft to close remaining stores SpaceX surges Eight killed in B-52 bomber crash We’re running a short survey to hear from you , with the team...

Tuesday 16 June 2026 The declaration of peace in the Middle East sparks financial markets, but questions remain about whether it will last.  Gina Rinehart emerges with a $1.4 billion stake in SpaceX IFM Investors ups its offer for Atlas Arteria on a packed day of M&A activity A two-day inquiry into the government’s tax changes kicks off How being first, or last, in a family, impacts...

A peace deal between Iran and the United States has transformed the outlook for global markets - at least for now. Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment officer at Montgomery Investment Management, about which sectors stand to benefit most from falling oil prices, why airlines, retailers and property stocks could outperform, and why history suggests investors shoul...

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 1.3pc on peace deal JD Vance to sign agreement in Geneva Pauline Hanson now preferred PM KPMG to stop bidding for government work Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC We’re running a short survey to hear...

Monday 15 June 2026 The US and Iran are set to sign a 60-day ceasefire which will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  A growing number of local market economists believe the next move in interest rates could be down Elon Musk’s worth hits $1 trillion as Anthropic’s latest AI model is suspended because it’s too dangerous The housing market has another week to forget Qantas mulls du...

This week, the RBA board meets, and is widely tipped to leave rates on hold. But will the next move in rates be down, as more economists are now expecting? And why are consumers so pessimistic right now, when investors are buoyed by monster IPOs and surging markets? Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . We’re running a short survey to hear from you , with the team...

Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand. Sean Aylmer speaks with Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson about the companies shaping the new space economy, from Starlink and Rocket Lab to geospatial mapping and AI-powered satellite data businesses. ** This interview first air...

Blockbuster IPOs, a big call on interest rates, the shocking side-effect of illicit tobacco, and the World Cup kicks off. 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. 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...

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. Gold up, oil down Iran-US deal? Foxtel NRL bid Magellen merger approval SpaceX set for Wall St lift-off We’re running a short survey to hear from you , with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can...

Friday 12 June 2026 30,000 Aussie investors apply to be part of the SpaceX launch that hits Wall Street tonight.  Australia is set to buy jet fuel and fertiliser from China as the Middle East conflict worsens Football’s World Cup kicks off potentially the biggest betting event in US history Retailer Rebel’s big plans to own sport Jim Chalmers says tax changes will be good for prod...

Brisbane is rapidly emerging as one of Australia's most important healthcare and life sciences hubs, and global investors are taking notice. Sean Aylmer speaks with John Ratcliffe, CEO of Altea Investments, about the company's decision to launch a new life sciences incubator at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. They also discuss how AI is accelerating scientific research, and why global c...

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 dips on Middle East flare-up Chartered Accountants ANZ to probe audit firms Corporate wrap: Alcoa, Lendlease, JB HiFi Latest radio ratings Anthropic releases Mythos AI model We’re running a short survey to hear f...

Thursday 11 June 2026 Australia’s biggest chemist chain mulls a $14 billion bid for UK retailing giant, Boots.  The Aussie dollar heads lower, along with Bitcoin and gold Airlines globally expect earnings to halve this year, with net profit per passenger falling to just $6 Rental yields are back in the spotlight as house prices falter One of the country’s biggest expansions of the...

Artificial intelligence, productivity, Bunnings, Kmart and the future of Australia's economy: Sean Aylmer has a wide-ranging conversation with Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott following the conglomerate's investor day. Scott explains how AI is being rolled out across businesses including Bunnings and Kmart, why Bunnings still has significant room to grow beyond hardware, and how the Anko brand is expandin...