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Oil markets are under pressure, LNG prices are rising, and copper and rare earths are becoming increasingly volatile.  Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about what happens next if tensions in the Middle East continue - including the potential for oil prices to hit US$150 a barrel, or even $200 if inventories become 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 falls 1.3pc Shadow Treasurer launches ‘Stand with Small’ campaign Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions James Hardie’s full year results down 75pc Son of billionaire named as suspect in death Jo...

Wednesday 20 May 2026 The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the new 30 per cent tax on trusts will take some time to implement Beef farmers' golden period might be about to come to an end Super returns heading for a fourth consecutive year of decent returns Elon Musk loses his fight against OpenAI and i...

The federal budget introduced major housing measures, including changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions for investors. But will the policies actually improve affordability? Or simply shift pressure elsewhere in the market? Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, about what the changes could mean for house prices, rents, investors a...

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 rallies 1.2pc TechnologyOne dismisses SaaSpocalypse fears Santos, Shell attack govt polocy Albanese response to meme campaign Stefanovic, Maguire sign with ARN Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https...

The local share market tumbles as rising bond yields, last week’s budget and higher oil prices hit equities.  Labor and the coalition start fighting over the so-called death tax Why so many people are looking for a new job An ASX200 stock tumbles 70 per cent in minutes The federal government orders China related shareholders to exit a rare earths company Hit follow on the podcast so you...

Australia’s sharemarket has become increasingly concentrated, dominated by the big banks and miners, particularly Commonwealth Bank and BHP. But after a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and renewed volatility linked to inflation and the Iran conflict, some investors believe the next phase of the market could look very different. Sean Aylmer speaks with Russel Chesler, Head of Investments at Van...

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 1.5pc Budget savaged in Newspoll Corporate news: Santos, New Hope, Pro Medicus Bowen travels to Denmark Ebola outbreak worsens Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ S...

Monday 18 May 2026 Australia’s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders.  House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett  Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement aro...

This week: Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment? RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked) RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks 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...

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest changes in the federal budget, a massive week for Australia's top 10 companies, the most powerful people in the world meet, and great news for beer and wine drinkers. 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.a...

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 slips MinRes tumbles on Ellison sale Neo-Nazi group banned Union endorses teacher pay deal Trump says China agrees to buy Boeing jets Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ Se...

Friday 15 May 2026 Coles found to have used sham discount offers to trick customers.  Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Beijing and Taiwan immediately becomes the focal point Angus Taylor outlines the Coalition’s budget response Qantas targets travel to New Zealand Why Harvard University wants to cut the number of high grades it gives out Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t m...

Kogan.com was one of the original disruptors in Australian retail. Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan about the company’s 20-year journey, from importing TVs from factories to becoming one of Australia’s best-known online retailers. Ruslan reflects on the highs of the COVID boom, the inventory mistakes that followed, how the business reinvented itself - and what he le...

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 as miners, banks climb ASX Ltd appoints new boss Xero’s US acquisition weighs on results Bapcor results show war impact UK leadership pressure Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://feara...

Thursday 14 May 2026 The federal budget accelerated the disparity between BHP and CBA's market values, with the miner now 20pc larger. The federal government defends Tuesday night’s budget following a flood of criticism over capital gains tax and negative gearing changes The economic downturn is helping Australia’s biggest gaming manufacturer Wages growth slows A painting stolen by the...

Employment Hero has grown into one of Australia’s biggest startup success stories, with software used by 350,000 businesses across 180 countries. Sean Aylmer speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Thompson about how AI is reshaping hiring, HR and employment itself. Ben also explains why small businesses struggle with employment, how AI is changing the economics of work, and why Employment Hero 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 closes lower Chalmers defends budget T&W tumbles Zip Co can’t use "Zip" US inflation rises Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Wednesday 13 May 2026 Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers last night handed down what he called the most important and ambitious budget in decades  BHP passes $300b Biz conditions, sentiment tumbles ASIC investigates DroneShield Trump to meet Xi Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do Th...

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered one of the most consequential - and controversial - budgets in years, targeting capital gains tax, negative gearing and wealth-based tax concessions.  Economist Stephen Koukoulas joins Sean Aylmer to unpack what the changes mean for investors, homeowners and the broader economy. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listene...

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 lower Budget nerves ADF parachuting accident Life360 tumbles Starmer under pressure Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSL has shocked investors by writing down the value of its assets by $7 billion, one of the largest in Australian corporate history. PM defends CGT changes oOh! Media in bidding war Super El Nino on the way Beer drinking is back Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of ...

Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority – almost 80 per cent – lack a cyber response plan at all. That’s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME’s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack. Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is...

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 for 8th day US Fed leaves rates on hold JBS hit with $268m tax bill Stockland CEO’s slowdown warning Trump and Putin phone call Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.a...