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This week: March quarter GDP figures A Senate appearance by RBA Governor Michele Bullock Building approvals International trade And is a June rate hike off the table, following last week's inflation numbers? Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omn...

This week, it's Five Questions on redundancy, career shocks and what comes next. Sean, Michael and Adam share their own experiences of losing jobs, the emotional hit that comes with redundancy, and why it can also become a turning point. They discuss identity, uncertainty, stigma, rebuilding confidence — and why Fear & Greed probably wouldn’t exist without those career setbacks. Fi...

Good news on inflation, the government launches a $2 billion lawsuit, plans for a moon base, and companies dealing with unexpected changes of plans. 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/li...

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 1.6pc Reports of ceasefire agreement KPMG Chief Exec quits Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president Blue Origin rocket explodes Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See...

Friday 29 May 2026 The federal government launches its biggest ever legal action over the manufacture of forever chemicals.  The US and Israel strike in the Middle East, sending the ASX tumbling Ferrari launches its first ever electric vehicle, to howls of protests  Business investment surges on the back of data centres Gina Rinehart once again named Australia’s richest person We&r...

The latest AFR Rich List reveals just how quickly wealth has grown in Australia — with the cutoff for the top 200 now sitting above $800 million. Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer unpack what the list says about the Australian economy, why property remains the most reliable path to enormous wealth, and how the nature of billionaires has evolved over time. Sean also reflects on his years helpi...

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 tumbles on Middle East hostilities Treasury Secretary on tax changes Question Time gets rowdy State of Origin most streamed program Google engineer charged with insider trading Join our free daily newsletter here . Fin...

Thursday 28 May 2026 Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists. Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax  Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries Westpac fined $26m for not adequately looking after its customers NASA outlines details of what it’s going to...

One of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades is about to begin. From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — rather than quarterly — under the new payday super rules. Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at CPA Australia, about what the changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses, from...

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 0.7pc on softer inflation data China rebukes Australia on critical minerals Second group of women linked to ISIS return Gina Rinehart revealed as Southern Cross investor Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation&rsq...

Wednesday 27 May 2026 Cheaper electricity for consumers and small businesses is on the way as renewables pick up the load.  The US strikes Iran as a peace deal teeters About three-quarters of businesses report being affected by higher fuel prices Property leader Goodman Group pushes hard into data centres The latest weight loss drugs are showing remarkably positive results Heading to the Mumb...

Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and Virgin Australia are still running major airfare sales - while Qantas has been forced to delay its ambitious Project Sunrise launch. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jakob Cakarnis, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, about the outlook for Australia...

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 0.4pc after US Iran strikes Atlas Arteria worth $1b more than offer Fisher & Paykel, Kogan.com surge Sam Altman says Australia could lead data centres Pope Leo’s AI intervention Join our free daily newsle...

The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes.  Tuesday 26 May 2026 Qantas’ plans for non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York delayed again Why people don’t trust AI in the property market Donald Trump says he is in no rush to do a deal with Iran The competition watchdog ponders a fair price for a stamp Hit follow on the podcas...

Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose. Sean Aylmer speaks with Kaajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful successio...

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 climbs ASIO boss at Royal Commission Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time Adore Beauty hit by cost of living Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https...

Monday 25 May 2026 The Magnificent 7 tech stocks surge to a combined $32 trillion valuation.  Donald Trump says the US and Iran are on the verge of a peace deal How sleep does much more for your health, than refreshing you The Federal Liberal party set to support Labour’s NDIS reforms Half of all vehicles sold in ten years time forecast to be electric  Hit follow on the podcast so...

This week: April inflation figures Household spending data Private sector capex And does last week's jump in unemployment change the outlook for interest rates? Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what to expect. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Sean asks Michael and Adam about what to wear in the office. Is the business suit dead? Are shorts ever appropriate? And Sean shares the fashion faux pas that still haunts him 30 years later. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unemployment shock, a big week for bonds, the big switch from banks to mining stocks, and Nvidia, SpaceX and OpenAI deliver a staggering couple of days on Wall Street.  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.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 closes higher CGT negotiations begin Tuas dumps $1.5b deal US backs Brisbane quantum company Andrew under scrutiny Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/li...

Friday 22 May 2026 A surprise jump in the unemployment rate has raised hopes that the Reserve bank will hold back on lifting interest rates.  Virgin scraps flights as it looks to save on fuel costs Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to hit the share market with a valuation of $2 trillion Warnings that house prices could fall ten per cent The AFL footballer who is likely to make more in one game tom...

It’s been a remarkable couple of days on Wall Street. Nvidia delivered another blockbuster earnings result, SpaceX released details ahead of a potential IPO, and reports suggest OpenAI is racing towards a public listing. Sean Aylmer speaks with Josh Gilbert, Head Analyst APAC & Middle East at eToro, about what it all means for investors. Josh explains why Nvidia’s extraordinary gro...

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 climbs 1.5pc Nvidia revenue surges ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees Singtel wants to sell Optus stake Airport hair removal bomb scare Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgree...

Market interest rates surge as investors fear rising inflation could lead to a widespread recession.  The former boss of Rex Airlines admits to misleading the market The price of gold falls, taking precious metal stocks with it Hay fever hits nearly one-in-two Japanese citizens Xi Jinping meets Vladimir Putin Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free dail...