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Monday 11 May 2026 Tomorrow night’s budget will focus on tax changes, productivity and savings, with a few hands out for all Australians. One Nation wins Farrer Wall St $14tr six weeks Coles Ozempic economy Grange set for sale 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 They Affo...

This week the government hands down it's Federal Budget - with an eye on tax reform and spending cuts. Sean Aylmer 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 Adam and Juliette Saly from auzbiz about how they got into media, and their best and worst experiences in their careers. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Juliette Saly from auzbiz 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 information.

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. $50b wiped of bourse Macquarie result   Vege collusion allegations   Canvas crashes   News Corp impresses Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/...

Friday 8 May 2026 The federal government will introduce an east coast gas reservation system that requires producers to sell at least 20 per cent of gas extracted in Australia, to Australians. ASX surges on peace hopes Austrac investigates Tabcorp Housing market downturn Ted Turner dies Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don&rs...

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. Find out more: https:...

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. Oil back to $US100 a barrel IFM accuses Atlas Orica profit hit 'ISIS brides' nearly home US-Iran hopes Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Thursday 7 May 2026 Australia will develop a minimum 50-day supply of diesel and jet fuel reserves, and boost petrol supplies by an extra ten days, under an $11 billion fuel security package. ASX surges 1.3pc Farmland values rise for 12th year JB HiFi pushes into wearables, beauty Samsung, Intel boom\ Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter...

With $242 billion in infrastructure spending on the table, there is a challenge in deciding where to allocate the funds. Sean Aylmer speaks with Adam Copp, CEO of Infrastructure Australia, about how projects are assessed, prioritised and funded, and why tough trade-offs are unavoidable. They unpack the key pressures shaping decisions — from freight and ports to clean energy and data centres...

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. Banks lead the market ASIO warning DigiCo soars 'ISIS brides' want to return US-Iran conflict Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 The RBA has lifted the official cash rate in a bid to rein in inflation, and made it clear that another hike could be on the way. Westpac sold-off after earnings EV sales surge Qantas CEO upbeat LVMH looks to sell brands 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 They...

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates again - but the bigger story is why it’s still worried about inflation. Sean Aylmer speaks with Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, about what surprised her most from the RBA decision - and why another rate rise later this year is still on the table. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

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. Rates at 1 month high ASX lower Gold merger Vic spend US-Iran jibes Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 5 May 2026 National Australia Bank has warned that rising fuel prices are putting the squeeze on small and medium size businesses, even though the sector has held up well so far. $217b wiped off ASX in 2026 ASIC’s Accent insider trading investigation a2 Milk detects toxins in batches GameStop bids for eBay. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our fr...

Despite solid lending growth, particularly in business banking, NAB’s half year results yesterday came in a tad below analyst expectations. NAB CEO Andrew Irvine explains to Sean why the bank is preparing for uncertainty, even while key activity barometers remain strong. Irvine also outlines the ‘devilishly difficult’ decision facing the Reserve Bank, the bigger structural issues...

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 loses ground ALP leads coalition Southern Cross chair steps down Viva back on track Giuliani in hospital Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Monday 4 May 2026 The Reserve Bank’s board meets over the next two days, and it seems likely they will announce an increase in interest rates tomorrow afternoon. One-in-four flights out of Australia were cancelled last month. ANZ’s bumper result doesn’t impress investors.  Signs emerge that housing supply and demand are coming into line.  Donald Trump put his face on US...

This week the RBA meets - and is widely tipped to hike rates again. 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, Michael asks Sean and Adam about what it takes to be promoted at work - is it doing your job? Being seen? Speaking up? Networking? And what happens if the wrong person gets promoted into a role? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 ANZ beats expectations Coles sales rise PM douses tax talk Apple, Atlassian strong earnings Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Friday 1 May 2026 House prices in Sydney and Melbourne are going backwards, while momentum across the other capital cities is waning.  Oil prices hit their highest level in four years, in bad news for motorists Woolworths’ boss warns of higher prices for vegetables, bread and milk Mega earnings results for Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet The break-away LIV Golf tournament is set to...

Private credit and income strategies have attracted plenty of interest from Australian investors - but many may not fully understand what they actually own. Sean Aylmer speaks with Michael Frearson, Head of Fixed Income at Real Asset Management (RAM), about what’s really “under the hood” of fixed income investments. He explains how rising interest rates and global uncertainty are...

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.au/ See...