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Monday 20 April 2026 Today, the success of the big banks and miners is creating risk for ASX investors, as financial markets are buffeted by the war in the Middle East.  The Strait of Hormuz re-opens, and then closes, with hopes peace talks could reconvene as early as tonight The Wall Street stock that jumped 900 per cent in three days Banks battle for mortgage money Robots beat humans at the...

What to make of last week's dismal business confidence and consumer sentiment figures, what the labour figures tell us about the RBA's next interest rate move, and a closer look at the Aussie dollar's strong run. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Have we made travel easier... but somehow worse? From seat space and in-flight Wi-Fi to queues, convenience and expectations, Michael quizzes Sean and Adam on what really makes a good trip today. Does experience still matter more than efficiency? Do airline and hotel brands still influence decisions? How does travel change depending on who you’re with? Plus, their one fix to improve travel i...

Confession time for corporate Australia, the PM on a dealmaking tour, and a legal battle for the ages finally comes to an end. 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 inf...

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. Defensive’s win $10b frigate deal Roberts-Smith granted bail Trump lashes Australia Europe fuel crisis Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Friday 17 April 2026 Defence Minister Richard Marles warns that the world might be on the foothills of a new nuclear arms race.  The Aussie dollar hits a four year high against the US dollar The unemployment rate steadies at 4.3 per cent but economists warn the jobs market is about to get much tougher Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s latest deal in Asia to buy oil Rolls Royce’s n...

There’s a $US2 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific - and up to $14 billion more behind it - but many Australian businesses aren’t taking advantage. Sean Aylmer speaks with Austrade’s Trade Commissioner for the Pacific, Tim Houghton, about why the opportunity exists, what types of projects are on offer, and how businesses - from SMEs to large corporates...

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 despite Wall St records Viva refinery fire Blackmores bets on probiotics Prince Harry: social media ban ‘epic’ China’s economy beats forecasts  Join our free daily newsletter here . Find o...

Thursday 16 April 2026 Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, and Rio Tinto, will have to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties to another Western Australian mining family after a decades long legal battle US President Donald Trump says the war in the Middle East is close to over One of the founders of the gig economy, Uber, is dumping drivers, spending up big on autonomous ve...

Tech stocks have had a rough few months, but the story is more complex than just a sell-off. Rising interest rates, global uncertainty and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence are reshaping the sector. Some companies are benefiting from the AI boom, while others - particularly in software - are facing new competitive threats. Sean Aylmer speaks with William Liu, Deputy Portfolio Manager at WA...

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 hits 5 week high IMF’s global recession warning Trump turns against Meloni Earthquake near Newmont mine Charges over alleged OpenAI CEO attack Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandg...

Wednesday 15 April 2026 Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East.  The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation  The federal Coalition’s immigrati...

Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how oil shock...

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 rises 0.5pc Hormuz blockade now in effect Roblox overhaul for child safety Price Harry and Meghan in Australia Chinese airlines cuting Aus flights Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgre...

Tuesday 14 April 2026 The federal government works to calm nerves about the US blockading the Strait of Hormuz.  Department store David Jones feels the pressure of slower consumer spending Two ASX mergers get a kick along 80 per cent of Australians report having long term health conditions The cost of the “annoyance economy” Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t mi...

Long before it hits the petrol pump, disruption in global energy markets starts with a handful of critical choke points. Right now, the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most important shipping lanes in the world — is at the centre of it. So what happens when supply is suddenly constrained? And what does it mean for Australia? Sean Aylmer talks to Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustai...

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 Trump order Hormuz blockade Companies announce downgrades IKEA cuts returns policy Hungary election shock Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/liste...

Monday 13 April 2026 Peace talks between the US and Iran break down as fears of higher food prices escalate.  The Aussie dollar, Bitcoin and gold all rise One-time market darling, Atlassian, tumbles on Wall Street Big banks and the US government warn of the destructive capabilities of AI The commercial property market splits in two Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss th...

This week it's all about labour force figures, and the NAB business survey - which will be one of the first indicators of how businesses have coped with the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas . Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about consumer behaviour - how the cost of living is changing the way we spend. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a moon mission and AI errors, to an EV surge and the government now treating fuel as a national security issue - Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head over the best 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 info...

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 4.4 for week Middle East tensions ahead of peace talks PM strikes deal with Singapore Magellan shareholders back Barrenjoey merger Artemis II prepares for splashdown Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out mo...

Friday 10 April 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying.  The local property market under the spotlight as clearance rates fall The federal government starts treating the fuel issue as a national security crisis Bendigo Bank cuts staff, as it inks some big artificia...

A $200 million radio deal, a legal battle, and a media company that’s seen its value plunge. The fallout from the Kyle & Jackie O saga is a case study in how fragile legacy media models have become. Sean Aylmer talks to Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes, about how the Kyle & Jackie O vs ARN Media battle goes far beyond one show, and raises big questions about audiences, advertising, a...