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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 shrugs off Iran tensions Super funds strong return CBA’s NZ bank fined Northern Star rejects calls to sell Riots, protests in Northern Ireland We’re running a short survey to hear from you , with the team a...

Wednesday 10 June 2026 Consumer sentiment hits 50-year lows while business confidence also takes a hit, as one major bank now predicts the next move in interest rates is down.  Apple credits Australia’s social media ban as inspiration for new safety features on iPhones The federal Liberal party flirts with One Nation An iconic Aussie retailer is set to close Football’s World Cup i...

As the end of financial year approaches, many Australians are thinking about tax planning - but philanthropy is increasingly becoming part of the conversation too. Sean Aylmer speaks with Judith Fiander, CEO of Australian Philanthropic Services, about why more Australians are using charitable giving as part of long-term financial planning. Judith explains how philanthropic structures work, why man...

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 down 0.2pc oOh! Media takeover bid One Nation tackles student visas US Apache helicopter crashes Apple unveils Siri upgrade We’re running a short survey to hear from you , with the team at Fonto. It only takes a...

Tuesday 9 June 2026 Wall Street falls as questions arise around the sustainability of the tech boom.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and former PM Julia Gillard hit out at critics of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, over “Ditch the Witch” billboards Nicotine consumption in Australia jumps 40 per cent on the back of illegal sales of cigarettes New research gives an insight into pr...

Artificial intelligence is creating an explosion in data, and businesses are scrambling to work out how to store, manage and use it effectively. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jeff Park, ANZ Country Manager at Seagate Technology, about why data storage is becoming one of the most important parts of the AI economy. Jeff explains why businesses are suddenly rethinking the value of the information they&rsqu...

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. Richard Scolyer to receive state funeral King’s Birthday Honours List Aussie dollar dips on renewed Middle East conflict Trumps walks out of interview  12 killed in Philippines earthquake We’re running a s...

Monday 8 June 2026 Some of the country’s biggest stocks are also among the worst performers, 11 months into the financial year.  The corporate regulator launches a formal inquiry into KPMG over the use of a client’s confidential board papers The battle for energy heats up Australia’s incarceration rates soar Sotheby’s is set to auction a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaur...

Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at the week ahead for the economy, after last week's softer-than-expected GDP figures. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcats. There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years,...

A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over. 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. 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. Miners drop KPMG crisis Allan challenge? Megaport surges Coal incentives 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 to win a $3,...

Friday 5 June 2026 RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends three rate cuts last year, and three rate hikes this year.  The local share market takes a tumble as a new iron ore region in Africa takes on the Pilbara giants Treasury Wine Estates’ share price surges as it overhauls its strategy The government’s controversial tax legislation passes the House of Reps NBA superstar Steph Cur...

Australians now have more than $4 trillion invested in superannuation, but many people have little idea where their retirement savings are actually invested. A new report from Mindful Investing argues there’s a growing gap between what Australians say they want from ethical investing and what many super funds actually hold in their portfolios. Sean Aylmer speaks with Barry Coates, CEO of Min...

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 drops 1.1pc on conflict, iron ore SpaceX IPO details revealed Snowy Hydro may miss deadline Corporate wrap: Treasury Wine, ASX Ltd, Alinta Energy John Laws auction raises $4.6m We’re running a short survey to hea...

Thursday 4 June 2026 The Australian economy slows as interest rates and fuel costs bite.  Electrified vehicles comprised almost 50 per cent of all new vehicles sold last month  Bitcoin tumbles as global investors head towards US tech stocks Luxury brands Hermes and Chanel defy the spending downturn in Australia Elon Musk’s SpaceX ready for IPO liftoff We’re running a short su...

Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, and the real weakness may only just be beginning. Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist - Australia, New Zealand & Global Commodities at HSBC, about why rising interest rates, falling confidence, weakening house prices and the Middle East conflict could push Australia into a genuine downturn - and why the Reser...

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. Miners drop KPMG crisis Allan challenge? Megaport surges Coal incentives 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 to win a $3,...

Wednesday 3 June 2026 Almost three million workers will receive a pay rise of at least 4.75 per cent, but economists warn the increase could lead to higher interest rates.  An activist investor takes on Australia’s biggest gold stock Kmart vs IKEA in homewares Insurers report a doubling of requests for EV coverage The kiwi footballer whose Instagram account went from less than 5,000 fol...

Generative AI is making fake video and audio harder than ever to detect, raising one of the defining questions of the AI era: how do we know what’s real? Sean Aylmer speaks with Finbar O’Hanlon, founder and Chief Innovation Officer of ASX-listed Ion Video, about new technology designed to verify whether video is genuinely human-created.... and why the future of AI video may involve ful...

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. Retailers slip after wage ruling Dwelling approvals drop Call to overhaul copyright law Corporate news wrap: Atlas Arteria, Nine, Collins Foods US discussing nuclear expansion Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out...

Tuesday 2 June 2026 Local tech stocks surged yesterday, but the sector remains the worst performer on the ASX, in sharp contrast to many other global markets.  Broadcasters battle to win the rights to the National Rugby League Australian universities drop down global rankings A poll says One Nation is now the most popular political party in the country How Ford Motors pivoted away from cars a...

Australia’s housing market is weakening, and Sydney and Melbourne are now clearly falling. National house prices were flat in May, auction clearance rates have dropped sharply, and investors are facing major uncertainty following proposed tax changes in the federal budget. Sean Aylmer speaks with Tim Lawless, Research Director at Cotality, about what happens next for house prices, renters, 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 flat as tech surges One Nation most popular party Peter Warren tumbles 25pc Corporate wrap: Lendlease, Cettire, DroneShield Nvidia announces new chip Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearand...

Monday 1 June 2026 House prices across the country flatline, while in Sydney and Melbourne they fell sharply last month. The Aussie dollar pushes back above 72 US cents and is riding high against many global currencies Local politicians told not to have confidential discussions in Chinese made EVs.  The use of debit cards is declining A CIA official accused of stealing $303 million worth of g...