FEAR & GREED | Business News
A daily business news podcast hosted by journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson, providing actionable business news and insights. The podcast covers market trends, economic developments, and corporate stories relevant to Australian audiences. It aims to help listeners make informed decisions in their professional and personal lives.
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Afternoon Report | ASX ends week 1pc lower
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 1pc for week Bathla owes at least $3.4bn 36 Australians still missing in Nepal ASIC expands KPMG investigation Tesla launches driverless Cybercab Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.
Corporate Travel’s brutal return; trust changes watered down; Uber cuts jobs
Friday 4 September 2026 Corporate Travel Management returns to the ASX, and its share price crashes in seconds. The federal government waters down its changes to trusts Uber cuts thousands of jobs after accumulating too many managers Australia and the US plan to expand to America’s military presence on our soil One of the country’s best known startups sold in a cut price deal &
Q+A: SMS, WhatsApp and the battle for customer attention
Text messages can be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reach customers - but there’s a fine line between useful communication and something that feels like spam.Michael Thompson speaks with Paul Diamond, Head of SMB Customer Success, APAC at Sinch, about when businesses should use SMS or WhatsApp, why relevance and timing matter, the rules around consent and opting out, a
Afternoon Report | ASX snaps three-day losing streak
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 snaps three-day losing streak Pacific splits over China missile test Santos ramps up Alaska oil Atlassian puts a price on AI Trump slaps 100pc tariffs on drones Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more:
GDP lifts rate hike odds; Telstra reveals outage failures; world to miss climate target
Thursday 3 September 2026 Economic growth holds up better than expected, putting pressure on the RBA to hike rates. Telstra confirms the cause of its major network outage Competition in the mortgage market sees a billion dollars of loans switching lenders every day The UN warns the world is set to exceed its global warming targets Why a rule about standing up could be killing London’s
Q+A: Why another rate hike is now a very real risk
The Australian economy is holding up better than expected. GDP grew 2.1 per cent over the year to June, consumer spending remains resilient and households are still managing to save - despite three interest rate rises and stubborn inflation.Michael Thompson speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about what the latest GDP numbers tell us about Australian households, whether econo
Afternoon Report | ASX drops 1pc as oil, bond yields surge
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 1pc Climate event struggles for leaders Bathla gets another 24 hours Warning over Sydney Airport safety US and China clash at G20 Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.
Chalmers bets on AI; Bond yields hit multi-year highs; CSL strikes Trump deal
Wednesday 2 September 2026 The federal government pitches AI as the answer to our productivity challenges, but it may come with an inflation risk. Bond yields hit multi-year highs CSL strikes a deal with the US government ASIC closes its investigation into Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources Solar overtakes coal to become China’s biggest source of power capacity Hit follow on
Q+A: How to stop your AI budget blowing out
Australian businesses are pouring money into artificial intelligence — but many still don't know whether it's actually paying off. New research from Elastic suggests one in three businesses exceeded their AI budget last financial year, while just 8% are tracking AI's contribution to revenue or cost savings.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jeremy Pell, Country Manager ANZ at Elastic, about why AI spen
Afternoon Report | ASX slips as oil jumps
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 as oil jumps Fuel imports widen Australia’s deficit CBA tips 10pc housing correction Smooth FM breaks audience record Messi calls time on Argentina Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: h
Housing downturn spreads; privacy law overhaul; ski season’s early end
Tuesday 1 September 2026 The house price downturn spreads to almost every capital city, creating a buyers market… with few buyers. The federal government announces an overhaul of privacy laws The ski season comes to an early end Tensions flare in the Middle East Qantas workers vote to strike Michael Thompson and Canna Campbell’s new book, Twelve Months to Financial Freedom, i
Q+A: 10 lessons for investors from reporting season
Australia’s FY26 reporting season looked reasonably strong on the surface, with aggregate profits rising by around 11.6%. But underneath the headline numbers, the recovery was much narrower - and investors were often more interested in what companies said about FY27 than the profits they had just reported.Michael Thompson speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at
Afternoon Report | ASX dips; music giants sue Anthropic
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 dips on talk of US rate hike Monash IVF profit plunges Hanson accuses PM of inciting violence Music giants sue Anthropic 15-metre rugby flyover raises eyebrows Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: h
Profit growth rebounds; One Nation’s by-election blitz; $4 stamps on the way
Monday 31 August 2026 August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead. One Nation’s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela’s oilfields Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries an
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 31 Aug 2026
A hotter-than-expected inflation result and surprisingly strong household spending have changed the outlook for interest rates, with another RBA hike now looking increasingly likely.Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at what this week's GDP figures will tell us about the strength of the economy, and why Stephen has changed his call on ra
10 purchases that actually save you money
Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decision isn't spending less money. It's spending money in the right place. Join Canna Campbell -
The Saturday Edition | 29 Aug 2026
The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week.This week: what results from Woolworths, Coles, Qantas, Wesfarmers and more tell us about the economy; the threat of another interest rate hike; Nvidia’s extraordinary AI boom; the legacy of Dolly Parton, and the billion-dollar power of Bluey.Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald
Afternoon Report | 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods
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. Nepal floods: 39 Australians missing ASX ends week up 0.4pc Virgin pays first dividend since relisting Nvidia adds $US442 billion in a day Trump secretly sends CIA chief to Moscow Join our free daily newsletter here.
Qantas eyes higher fares; rate hike fears grow; Bill Gates’ AI jobs warning
Friday 28 August 2026 Three of Australia’s biggest consumer businesses report results, offering a snapshot of how Australians are spending across travel, health and retail. Households continue to spend, just as more banks warn of another impending rate hike Bill Gates delivers a stark warning on AI Tech giant Meta’s $18b court settlement Why the type of music a shop plays can change w
Q+A: The AI push inside Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks
Wesfarmers released its full-year results yesterday, and while Bunnings and Kmart are still booming, the conglomerate is facing a familiar retail challenge: labour, energy, transport and supply-chain costs are rising, while Australian households remain under pressure.Michael Thompson speaks with Wesfarmers Chief Financial Officer Anthony Gianotti about how the owner of Bunnings, Kmart and Officewo
Afternoon Report | Australians missing after Nepal floods
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. Australians missing after Nepal floods ASX falls 1pc as rate bets rise Xero hit by another pay revolt Macquarie dumps KPMG Nvidia’s AI boom rolls on Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fe
Hot inflation raises rate fears; Woolies outdoes Coles; driverless car future
Thursday 27 August 2026 Hotter than expected inflation raises the prospect of another interest rate rise. Woolies outdoes Coles in the battle of the supermarkets More Australians than ever are investing Australia’s biggest media company shifts away from its origins The driverless car creator from Melbourne thinks robo-taxis will be commonplace within the next decade Hit follow
Q+A: Could AI become your crypto trader?
Bitcoin has rallied sharply, but buying it and hoping the price rises is only one way to approach crypto. Investors can buy and hold, earn staking rewards or move into riskier territory through leveraged trading.In the second instalment of Fear & Greed's monthly series with Coinbase, Sean Aylmer speaks with Hassan Ahmed, Country Director for Singapore at Coinbase, about how newcomers should ap
Afternoon Report | ASX slips on rate hike fears
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 on rate hike fears Big moves in reporting companies Future Fund boss to leave Two more Sydney Airport incidents Dolly Parton dies at 80 Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgree
BHP dominates ASX; RBA warns rates could rise; ARIA bans AI music
Wednesday 26 August 2026 BHP hits a new high as the top 10 stocks on the ASX200 push towards 50 per cent of the value of the index. Minutes of the Reserve Bank board show committee members are still thinking about lifting interest rates Silly season in politics includes a bike fall for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor Westfield owner Scentre Group looks to go big in residential housing The Au
Q+A: What’s really stopping Australia building more homes?
Australia needs more housing, but property group Stockland says higher interest rates are already starting to slow demand - just as the country remains hundreds of thousands of homes short.Sean Aylmer speaks with Stockland Managing Director and CEO Tarun Gupta about what's holding back new housing supply, why land lease communities are booming, what its shopping centres are revealing about consume
Afternoon Report | ASX rises for second day
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 for second day Viva Energy profit surges ARB hit by weaker 4WD sales Antisemitism inquiry hearings to finish early US-Canada trade war gets personal Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https:
Profits good but outlook poor; NAB boss calls for productivity overhaul; 3m Tesla recall
Tuesday 25 August 2026 Corporate earnings season produces higher profits, but the outlook darkens. KPMG sacks hundreds of staff Nearly 3 million Teslas are recalled The Fair Work Commission fights back against workers using AI to make claims against bosses Shipping through the Panama Canal disrupted by a lack of water, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed Hit follow on
Q+A: Gold is booming. Why isn’t Evolution buying?
Evolution Mining has delivered a record profit of almost $1.5 billion as soaring gold and copper prices combine with higher production and cost control to generate a surge in cash.Sean Aylmer speaks with Evolution Mining Managing Director and CEO Lawrie Conway about why the miner is returning more of that cash to shareholders rather than chasing acquisitions, the growing importance of copper, the
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as BHP hits record
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 as BHP hits record Results: PLS, Bendigo Bank, Ansell Results: Reece, Nuix, NIB, Aussie Broadband Bird flu threat grows Seoul overtakes Dubai Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fear
Bitcoin, gold surge; crackdown on lawyers, accountants, brokers; Aldi cuts specials
Monday 24 August 2026 Bitcoin, gold and oil surge as geopolitical turmoil and fears of rate rises hits equities. The financial crimes watchdog cracks down on brokers, lawyers and accountants The US and Canada go to war over trade Aldi cuts back on its middle aisle specials China hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games, and the winner of the 100m dash is faster than Usain Bolt Hit
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 24 Aug 2026
The unemployment rate has risen to 4.5 per cent, hours worked are falling and wages growth is easing. So is it time for the RBA to rethink its view that Australia's labour market is still tight?Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at what the latest jobs numbers mean for interest rates and what to expect from this week's inflation figures.
The market hit my goal before I did
Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.Today's episode is based on a listener question from Chris - who set an investing goal, and is now about to achieve it much earlier than they thought. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's
The Saturday Edition | 22 Aug 2026
The serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous - welcome to the Saturday Edition.This week: what earnings season is telling us about consumers and interest rates, a potential breakthrough in melanoma treatment, Australia’s trillion-dollar debt milestone, tobacco tax reform... and the badly stuffed “fox” that turned out to be a Tasmanian tiger.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thom
Afternoon Report | Higher oil price hits ASX
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 ends lower Runway near collision Steadfast to leave ASX ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion Walmart slumps Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listene
Unemployment rises; football World Cup hits earnings; breakthrough melanoma treatment
Friday 21 August 2026 Unemployment rises as bond markets pare back the chance of a rate hike. The Aussie dollar pushes above 71 US cents Federal parliament passes legislation that will force big tech companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to local media organisations The football World Cup both helps, and hurts, ASX listed companies A promising new treatment for melanoma H
Q+A: What broke the Atlassian partnership?
Atlassian is one of Australia’s great business success stories. Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar built a software giant that at one point was worth more than $115 billion. But behind the extraordinary growth, their friendship and business partnership was coming under increasing strain.Sean Aylmer speaks with business journalist John Stensholt, co-author with Perry Williams of the new b
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs; CEO’s possible $18m pay packet
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 snaps six-day losing streak Northern Star CEO could earn $18m Results wrap: IDP Education, Zip, Medibank Sponsors pause Swans deals Harry and Meghan moving back to UK Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out
Financial advice overhaul; RBA rate warning; WiseTech Global raided
Thursday 20 August 2026 The federal government overhauls rules for financial advice. The RBA warns to not get too confident about the end of the rate hiking cycle The competition watchdog raids the offices of WiseTech Global Plenty of profit results The world's biggest humanoid robot maker makes its stock market debut Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news
Q+A: Mirvac CEO: Why the property giant is ready to grow again
After three years of selling assets, strengthening its balance sheet and reshaping its portfolio, Mirvac says it is ready for its next phase.Managing Director and CEO Campbell Hanan talks to Sean Aylmer about where the property giant sees its next opportunities, why it’s reducing its exposure to office property and investing more in industrial and living sectors, and the outlook for resident
Afternoon Report | Bond sell-off hits markets; Swans suspend players
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. Bond sell-off hits markets Swans suspend five stars for season Santos profit falls 19pc Results: Whitehaven, Temple & Webster Meta on trial Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See
BHP, CSL boom results; Canberra deal frenzy; Tasmanian Tiger auction
Wednesday 19 August 2026 Copper becomes the driving force for BHP and healthcare giant CSL claims it is back in the game. The federal government does deals to push through its gambling, NDIS and widow tax legislation Three different takeover bids were made yesterday in the manufacturing, mining and financial services sectors Commonwealth Bank expands its loyalty points beyond credit cards A badly
Q+A: Copper is now BHP’s biggest earner. What comes next?
BHP has delivered a strong year of earnings and cash generation, but one of the biggest changes is happening inside the business itself: copper has overtaken iron ore to account for more than half of earnings.Sean Aylmer speaks with BHP Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant about the company’s plans to grow copper production, why iron ore remains central to the business, the long-term bet on
Afternoon Report | ASX flat as results flood market
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 results flood market One Nation wants cigarette tax slashed Bendigo Bank hit with licence conditions Swans players face suspensions Millions of cars told to ‘park outside’ Join our f
Consumer stocks dumped; gambling deal done; 1st EV Ferrari sells for $US40m
Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 A disappointing earnings result at JB HiFi sends consumer stocks tumbling. The federal government and opposition come to a deal on gambling legislation New rules for data centre builders in NSW could set the standard for the rest of the country National Australia Bank’s share price falls after it says customers are struggling The first Ferrari EV sells for $US40 mi
Q+A: QBE boss Andrew Horton on the risks reshaping business
QBE has spent years trying to become a less volatile, more predictable insurer. But that's no easy task when the risks it covers - from natural catastrophes to cyber attacks - keep changing.Sean Aylmer speaks with QBE Insurance Group CEO Andrew Horton about the strategy behind the global insurer's growth, why cyber has become a half-billion-dollar premium business for QBE, how AI could help both c
Afternoon Report | JB Hi-Fi tumbles; Swans allegations
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. JB Hi-Fi tumbles Swans players investigated over alleged sexual assault Coles, Woolworths test facial recognition Joyce backs easier access to super Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 Join our free daily newsle
Investors seek dividends, interest; Aussie tourism trails; 3 mins a day to beat cancer
Monday 17 August 2026 Aussie investors look for dividends and interest as tax changes bite. The federal and NSW governments kick off a gun buyback scheme with little support from the rest of the country Five years since the end of COVID, and the number of visitors to Australia still hasn’t caught up Auditors under pressure over relationships with clients Why climbing up and down stair
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 17 Aug 2026
The RBA may have finally reached the end of its rate-hiking cycle, with signs that higher interest rates are starting to bite across the economy.Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at why rates could now stay on hold for the next year, whether falling house prices are being overblown, and what could turn a housing downturn into a credit c
Margin loans: powerful tool or dangerous trap?
Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.Some investors swear by margin loans, while others won't go near them. So are they a powerful wealth-building tool, or a trap for the unprepared investor? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's&n
The Saturday Edition | 15 Aug 2026
The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and a few laughs.This week: why bank CEOs are sick of talking about housing, the battle of the luxury brands, political dramas over Japanese melons, and the extraordinary story of Donald Trump’s mid-air decoy.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.Join our free daily newsletter
Afternoon Report | Trump, Albanese phone call
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 0.8pc Trump considers tariff exemption for Australia Jacinta Allan quits politics QBE profit hits $1.5 billion Baby Bunting profit rises Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://
EQT bids for waste, football; Telstra outage costs CEO; LA Lakers sold for $17b
Friday 14 August 2026 Swiss private equity group EQT bids for Australia’s largest waste collection company, and has a look at one of the country’s high-profile football teams. Telstra’s outage last month eats into boss Vicki Brady’s pay packet ANZ says home loans applications have tumbled, but not by as much as its big bank competitors The federal government steps in
Q+A: Why businesses need to stop “Frankensteining” AI
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and experiments. The next phase is increasingly about AI agents capable of handling entire workflows, forcing businesses to rethink not just which technology they use, but how their organisations actually operate.In this special Fear & Greed Q+A panel, recorded at the launch of NTT DATA’s Innovation Centre Australia in Sydney, Sean Aylmer
Afternoon Report | Results flurry hits ASX
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. Results flurry hits ASX Treasury Wine’s $1.1b loss Transurban doubles profit despite weak traffic Teen Socceroo signs record deal Karoline Leavitt to leave White House Join our free daily newsletter h
CBA $11b profit, mortgage warning; SME closures surge; heatwaves spur air-con clothing
Thursday 13 August 2026 The Commonwealth Bank announces an $11 billion profit but warns that the economy, and housing market, are slowing. The number of SME exits surges, as the economic going gets tough The federal coalition provides more details of its immigration policy Insurer Suncorp says it had to pay out on 32 separate weather events over the past year Asia is going crazy for air-con
Q+A: Why CBA thinks this will be a difficult year for households
Commonwealth Bank has delivered a record full-year profit of $10.98 billion, but Australia’s biggest bank is also seeing clear signs of a slowing economy. Mortgage applications have fallen, household pressures are building and CBA expects housing credit growth to weaken.Sean Aylmer speaks with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about what the bank is seeing inside the Australian economy, the i
Afternoon Report | ASX down 0.5pc
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 0.5pc; CBA result AGL warns on earnings Tomago smelter set for bailout Premier Investments cuts guidance Trump confirms secret plane swap Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://
RBA: house prices to fall; govt complains to US over tariffs; how we spend our time
Wednesday 12 August 2026 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and warns house prices have further to fall. Australia complains to the US about new tariffs The government buys bird flu vaccinations Work sneakers are out, dress shoes are back in How Australians spend their time, and streaming is a big part of it Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest new
Q+A: RBA holds, but this economist says another hike is still coming
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent, but the message from Governor Michele Bullock was hardly reassuring for borrowers. Despite softer inflation and a cooling housing market, the RBA is still warning that rates could need to rise again.Sean Aylmer speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about why the decision was a “hawkish hold”, what could
Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher after RBA holds
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 edges higher after RBA holds Bendigo fined after bank hack SGH slides 10pc despite profit jump Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 Trump smuggled out of Turkey in security ruse Join our free daily ne
Mortgage slump hits banks; Ozempic for PBS; climate change opens new shipping routes
Tuesday 11 August 2026 Westpac warns of a slump in home loan applications on the back of tax changes, sending bank share prices and the ASX lower. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor try to negotiate a deal on gambling advertising Treasury Wine Estates writes down its US business, again Weight loss drug Ozempic set to join the pharmaceutical benefits scheme Ho
Q+A: Why a weaker housing market hasn’t hurt REA
REA Group has delivered full-year revenue of $1.8 billion, up 11 per cent, with listing volumes holding up despite higher interest rates and a cooling housing market. But the company is now seeing very different conditions around the country.Sean Aylmer speaks with REA Group CEO Cameron McIntyre about why the business has remained resilient, what REA’s data is showing about buyers and seller
Afternoon Report | ASX dragged down by banks
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 dragged down by banks Calls for PM to apologise to Japan leader Jim Chalmers digs in over miner Kyle Sandilands’ shaky digital debut Netanyahu rejects Hamas peace plan Join our free daily newsletter he
Rates, earnings, fed parliament; auction rates jump but prices fall; ASX’s 1300pc winner
Monday 10 August 2026 Federal parliament is back, the Reserve Bank will deliberate on whether to hike interest rates again, and banks, telcos and retailers report earnings in one of the busiest corporate weeks of the year. Auction clearance rates jump, but prices keep falling The ASX’s top performing stock over the past 12 months gets a massive boost from the Trump Administration 25,0
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 10 Aug 2026
The Reserve Bank looks likely to leave interest rates on hold this week. But what actually happens behind closed doors when that decision is made?Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas, looking at why he expects the RBA to stay on hold, how the nine-member Monetary Policy Board reaches its decision, and just how close those votes can be.They also preview the NAB Business Su
Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes
Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season.From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
The Saturday Edition | 8 Aug 2026
The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and plenty of laughs. This week: what the future holds for AI and electric cars, the greatest marketing campaigns of all time, and the spectacular danger of sending a text to the wrong person. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.
Afternoon Report | Markets, outsourcing and profits
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 finishes flat Coles outsourcing deal Atlassian boom profit Nick Scali sales rise Meta fine Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for priva
BHP, CBA, Qantas industrial fights; ASX new high; AI forecast to add $100b to economy
Friday 7 August 2026 BHP, Commonwealth Bank and Qantas are embroiled in industrial disputes as union power increases. The local share market hits another new high AI predicted to add $100 billion to the economy in ten year’s time Pauline Hanson explains the types of immigrants she wants to come to Australia Electric vehicle sales continue to climb Hit follow on the podcast so you do
Q+A: Can AI finally become a true personal assistant?
Can AI finally become a true personal assistant?Sean Aylmer speaks with Blake Nussey, Senior Technical Product Manager for Alexa International at Amazon, about the next generation of AI assistants, including how generative AI is changing the way people interact with technology.They discuss how AI assistants are becoming more personalised, how Amazon is tackling accuracy and privacy, and why t
Afternoon Report | ASX closes at record high again
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 at record high again Earnings wrap: AMP, REA, Beach Energy ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart UK: OpenAI, Anthropic attempted hack Trump’s helicopter near miss Join our free daily newsletter here.F
ASX hits new record; immigration overhaul; best and worst of ETFs; Spider-Man box office boom
Thursday 6 August 2026 The local share market hits a new record with miners and tech stocks the stars of the show. Federal Labor delays an overhaul in its immigration policy Is Jetstar’s new policy to charge for overhead luggage a bad idea? The best and the worst of ETFs in the last financial year Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets a box office record for its opening weekend
Q+A: The companies to watch this earnings season
Reporting season is underway, and investors could be in for another bumpy ride.Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Gilbert, Head of Australian Research at Jarden, about why this reporting season could be another volatile one, the retail sectors he expects to outperform, why he's bullish on JB Hi-Fi and Wesfarmers, and why he's much more cautious on Domino's.This is general information only. Seek professio
Afternoon Report | ASX hits record; rocket hits moon
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 record Profit results: Light & Wonder, Argo No corruption findings in Vic govt inquiry TikTok, Alibaba consider local data centres Rocket to hit moon Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out mor
Qantas to offshore work; house prices to fall 10pc; European rivers dry up
Wednesday 5 August 2026 Qantas joins the growing number of companies offshoring work as it embraces AI. Household spending picks up, keeping an interest rate hike on the table National Australia Bank forecasts house prices to drop ten per cent A surge in tech stocks on Wall Street helps the local market get to within one per cent of an all-time high Some of Europe’s biggest rivers sta
Q+A: Is Australia getting immigration all wrong?
Migration has become one of Australia's biggest political issues. But behind the headlines lies a much more complicated story.Sean Aylmer speaks with Melinda Cilento, CEO of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), about how migration has changed since the pandemic. They discuss why skilled migration remains critical to the economy, whether migrants are really driving the housin
Afternoon Report | ASX surges 1.4pc
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 surges 1.4pc NDIS delays costing $11.5m a day BHP fails to stop strike Canva cuts revenue expectations Diamond industry shaken up Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.a
Drugs, escorts and gambling; EVs and hybrids hit 50pc; being poor can damage your brain
Tuesday 4 August 2026 Gaming companies including Tabcorp and Sportsbet accused of offering drugs and escorts to gamblers. The sale of electric and hybrid vehicles reaches just under 50 per cent A private equity consortium set to buy insurance broker Steadfast in a $7 billion deal Australia’s two biggest fleet management companies to merge A new study says being poor can do long-term damage
Q+A: Crypto enters the financial mainstream
Crypto has come a long way from its early days. Regulation is tightening, institutions are becoming more involved, and the technology behind digital assets is increasingly finding real-world applications.In the first of a new monthly series, Sean Aylmer speaks with John O'Loghlen, Managing Director APAC at Coinbase, about how Australia's crypto industry has matured. They discuss why regulation is
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