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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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Unemployment rate jumps; home sellers drop asking prices; Apple launches smart display
Friday 16 October 2026 Australia’s unemployment rate hits a five year high, but it might not be enough to prevent another rate hike. The auction market slump is forcing sellers to accept lower prices The federal government launches its flagship online safety legislation ASIC drops its insider trading investigation into WiseTech Global founder Richard White Apple shifts into the smart
Q+A: From university dropout to a $700,000 magic business
What does it take to turn magic into a serious business? For Scott Zhou, it meant dropping out of a commerce/law degree, building a team of professional magicians, and finding a way to sell something people really need to experience to understand.Sean Aylmer speaks with Scott, CEO of The Black Ties, about building a business generating roughly $700,000 a year, why marketing matters as much as the
Afternoon Report | ASX recovers as unemployment rises
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 recovers as unemployment rises Corporate news Greens senator takes leave over allegations Cue Clothing to close stores White House press secretary's credentials questioned Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more:
CBA warns on the economy; Guzman chair sells stake; world’s oldest shipwreck found
Thursday 15 October 2026 Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn warns about the economic outlook for the rest of the year. ASIC puts the heat on auditors over how they value private credit assets. The federal court overturns a ban on a gold mine in central NSW The chair of Guzman Y Gomez sells down his stake The world’s oldest shipwreck found off the coast of Turkey in just 30 metres
Q+A: Is this the answer to Australia's financial advice shortage?
Australia has a shortage of financial advisers, just as more people need help planning for retirement and managing their wealth. Could artificial intelligence help close the gap - without replacing the human adviser?Sean Aylmer speaks with Liz McCarthy, CEO of MLC Expand, about how AI is transforming financial advice, the extraordinary productivity gains already being achieved, and what the relati
Afternoon Report | ASX falls as banks sold off
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 as banks sold off Gold Fields considers sweetening takeover offer AirTrunk delays $4.4 billion float Pope Leo undergoes lung cancer surgery Hackers target supermarket fridges Join our free daily newsletter here.Find
IMF warns on inflation, employment; egg wars; bed bugs ground Qantas flight
Wednesday 14 October 2026 The IMF warns Australia is on track to be one of the worst performing inflation and employment economies. The ACCC claims major egg producers have been involved in anti-competitive behaviour The corporate regulator tells mortgage brokers to pick up their acts Qantas cancels a flight because of bed bugs The Nobel laureate for economics goes to two professors who hel
Q+A: The cost of waiting to embrace AI
Australian small businesses are embracing artificial intelligence, and according to Microsoft, they're ahead of many other countries. But as AI becomes more powerful, what happens to businesses that are slow to adopt it?Sean Aylmer speaks with Ralph Haupter, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer for Small and Medium Enterprises and Channel, about Australia's AI adoption, w
Afternoon Report | ASX flat as tech and lithium stocks tumble
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 tech and lithium stocks tumble Domino's loses another boss Record $21 billion pours into ETFs Louis Vuitton sales slump in China Mars rover breaks driving record Join our free daily newsletter here.F
Wall St v mid-term elections; SpaceX mobile plans; domestic airfares to rise
Tuesday 13 October 2026 Wall Street celebrates the fourth anniversary of the current boom, driven by the AI giants. But will the US mid-term elections bring an end to festivities? SpaceX close to gaining the capacity to take on mobile phone companies like Telstra Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg ruffles a few Liberal feathers Virgin and Qantas to increase airfares Wine theft takes h
Q+A: Can AI really make you a better investor?
Artificial intelligence can solve complex problems and identify patterns that humans might miss. But can it actually predict which investments will outperform?Sean Aylmer speaks with Slava Platkov, Senior Investment Director at Dimensional, about new research testing machine learning models across global markets. They discuss why predicting returns is so difficult, why successful forecasts don't n
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs 0.8pc
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 gains for second day Firmus founder hits back after failed float PM defends small business record Airport bus links face delays McKinsey removes senior partner from leadership Join our free daily newsletter
Failed Firmus float to rock ASX; EV makers cut prices; have rents stopped rising?
Monday 12 October 2026 The ASX, brokers and the tech sector brace for the fall-out from the failed Firmus float. Renewed fighting in the middle east and higher oil prices are set to hit global markets as investors buy gold Major EV manufacturers cut prices for vehicles in Australia Household rents might have hit a ceiling Donald Trump’s extraordinary 36 hours of criticism Hit follow
Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB
NAB Senior Economist Taylor Nugent joins Sean Aylmer to discuss what tomorrow's RBA minutes might reveal, why the central bank is sticking with its 2–3 per cent inflation target, and why this week's unemployment figures could be crucial ahead of the November interest rate decision.The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia BankFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/S
Is your home your best investment?
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.There's been a major change to the way investments will be taxed in Australia. But there's one very important asset that retains a significant tax advantage - your family home. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and&nbs
The Saturday Edition | 10 Oct 2026
Is it a good week or a bad week for AI? And what should Australians really be worried about?Michael and Sean go head-to-head over the AI boom, consumer confidence and two potentially landmark court cases involving fossil fuel companies. Plus, the worst things you can do in a job interview.Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, while ChatGPT gets a new role as the Saturday Edition's court of app
Afternoon Report | Firmus failure
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’s mixed week Firmus float pulled ATO delays CC ban AI report card Broadcast execution Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for priv
Firmus IPO on verge of collapse; airlines ramp up business class; work-from-the-cricket
Friday 9 October 2026 Australia’s biggest IPO since Telstra is on the verge of collapse, after big super funds and North American investors shunned the Firmus Technologies IPO The federal government hints at a light touch regulation for AI Pure electric vehicles now account for 25pc of the market as petrol sales tumble Airlines ramp up business class offerings, reducing economy seating Cric
Q+A: How better messaging can save businesses time and money
Text messaging has traditionally been a marketing tool for businesses. But it's increasingly becoming a way to manage appointments, deliveries, customer service and even sales — with the potential to save businesses time and money.Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrea Topping, Vice President, Product Applications at Sinch, about the shift towards two-way customer conversations, the importance of tr
Afternoon Report | ASX falls as bond yields jump
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 as bond yields rise Government pressures ATO over credit card ban Older workers win work-from-home ruling Talkback radio loses listeners Samsung profit surges on AI chip boom Join our free
High Court hits fossil fuels; ASIC sues financial advisor; Australia’s Roo-ver lunar module
Thursday 8 October 2026 A ruling from the High Court raises the bar for new fossil fuel mines. ASIC sues an adviser for allegedly taking kickbacks and fuelling client money into the failed First Guardian investment fund The ATO won’t accept credit card payments even if it means pushing a taxpayer into default Australia is going to the moon via its first lunar rover, called Roo-ver Glo
Q+A: The cyber risk hiding in every business
Cyber attacks can cost a business far more than lost data. They can disrupt operations, damage client relationships and consume enormous amounts of time — and for accountants and financial advisers handling sensitive information, the stakes are particularly high.Recorded at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with Lydia Pearson, Head of Growth Solutions at MyProsperity; Nathan Steiner, Sen
Afternoon Report | ASX slips despite Wall St 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 slips despite Wall St record October 7 attacks remembered US boosts submarine production Telco complaints fall despite triple-0 failures Paramount completes $162b Warner Bros takeover Join our free daily new
Sentiment at 50-year lows; OpenAI apologises with a warning; Aussie $ holiday winners
Wednesday 7 October 2026 Consumer sentiment hits 50-year lows, creating the potential for a dive in household spending. The Coalition unveils its immigration policy, with a big drop in migrant numbers OpenAI apologises for its agents accessing official websites, but says companies and governments need better defences The best places to take a holiday, at least if you want to take advantage
Q+A: Australia has a governance gap. Why is it getting worse?
Australians expect organisations to behave with integrity and accountability. But the new 2026 Australian Governance Index reveals a substantial gap between those expectations and what people believe they're actually seeing, with 43 per cent of Australians saying organisational behaviour has become worse in recent years.Sean Aylmer speaks with Katrina Horrobin, CEO of the Governance Institute of A
Afternoon Report | ASX rises 0.6pc
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 0.6pc Firmus IPO selling restrictions Macquarie backs directors after KPMG probe Trump orders Fort Hood gunman executed Jeffrey Archer dies at 86 Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: http
ASX readies for mega float; tax cheat dob-ins soar; when do people die in Australia?
Tuesday 6 October 2026 The ASX readies for the biggest float since Telstra, with Firmus set to give local investors direct access to the AI boom. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Fiji for high-level climate talks Australians are dobbing in tax cheats at a rate of 1,000 a week The cost-of-living crisis causes near retirees to extend their working lives The latest data on deaths revea
Q+A: Why big investors are taking Bitcoin seriously
Crypto has rallied strongly, but regulatory uncertainty remains after the US Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act. So where does Bitcoin fit in portfolios now - and how are the big institutional investors thinking about it?Sean Aylmer speaks with John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, about regulation, Bitcoin’s role in portfolio construction, and why he believes
Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat after early 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 flat after early surge CSL signs $510m drug development deal AFL wins grand final ratings battle Andrew challenges Epstein arrest Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned 9/11-style attack Join our free daily new
House prices to drop 15pc; miners, energy pay most tax; AI cracks 200 year old code
Monday 5 October 2026 Experts predict house prices will fall by up to 15 per cent, as the weekend’s auctions results fall below 50 per cent. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be no hand-outs from the government in the upcoming mid-year budget review Miners and energy companies pay most tax More details emerge about the Flydubai co-pilot attack last week. AI cracks a war code from
Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB
Australia’s housing shortage is already being constrained by costs, skills shortages and lengthy construction times. Now another enormous investment boom could add to the pressure: data centres.Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including building activity. They also look at the potential for AI infrastructure to compete with hou
What would a financial planner fix first?
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.This episode puts Canna to the test. What would a financial planner fix first? We all have competing priorities when it comes to money - from paying down the mortgage and building up super, to investing, saving for the future or simply working out whe
The Saturday Edition | 3 Oct 2026
Was it a good week or a bad week for the Australian economy? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over interest rates, inflation and house prices – before tackling sporting debacles, tax reform, card surcharges and the best TV shows of the 21st century.Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, with predictably controversial results.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://
Afternoon Report | ASX rebounds as bond sell-off eases
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 rebounds as bond sell-off eases ANZ dumps KPMG after almost 60 years Firmus valued at $43.7 billion ATO credit card ban sparks backlash Investigators probe FlyDubai cockpit attack Join our free daily newslet
RBA first home buyer warning; ASX tumbles; Ampol shifts into EV charging
Friday 2 October 2026 The Reserve Bank warns that some first home buyers have been hit hardest by falling house prices. The ASX falls two per cent, pushing the benchmark to its lowest since June Transurban spends $4.5 billion on local toll roads, as Canadian pension funds head for the exits Commonwealth Bank suspends bank branch closures in the bush Petrol station owner Ampol buys the count
Q+A: Are we taxing housing like cigarettes?
Australia needs more homes. Governments agree on the problem and have set ambitious targets - but the housing pipeline remains under enormous pressure.Sean Aylmer speaks with Mike Zorbas, CEO of the Property Council of Australia, about why Australia isn't building enough homes, the extraordinary tax burden on new housing - which Mike likens to the way cigarettes are taxed - and the impact of chang
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 2pc as 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 tumbles 2pc as bond yields surge M&A burst Governments tip another $200m into Rio smelter Anika Wells makes Time list Australians caught up in terrifying FlyDubai flight Join our free daily newsletter he
House prices tumble; mental health the main workplace problem; card surcharges end
Thursday 1 October 2026 House prices fall for a sixth consecutive month across the country with owners wondering how far the slump will go. August inflation comes in slightly lower than expected, but that’s unlikely to prevent another rate hike Credit and debit card surcharges disappear from today Mental health emerges as the leading workplace safety problem One of the world’s b
Q+A: How Division 296 changes the super equation
Australians with more than $3 million in super are now facing an additional layer of tax under Division 296. But changes outside super have also altered the calculation for anyone thinking about withdrawing money and investing it elsewhere.Sean Aylmer speaks with Meg Heffron, Managing Director of Heffron, about how Division 296 works, why valuations matter particularly for SMSFs, who needs to star
Afternoon Report | ASX rallies on inflation figures
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 on inflation figures Glencore, Yancoal coal expansion approved Sydney Airport near miss rated most serious Australian universities slide in global rankings UK PM says Brexit has done ‘more harm than g
RBA hikes rates, another expected; OpenAI apologises; Asian airlines win friends
Wednesday 30 September 2026 The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates, and another hike is tipped before the end of the year. Australia now has the highest interest rates among major developed economies. OpenAI apologises for its model hacking Australia’s Medicare system Asian airlines are increasingly becoming the carriers of choice for Aussies Milk wars break out The leaked prospectus o
Q+A: Is Australia on the brink of recession?
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, its highest level in 15 years, as it battles stubborn inflation. But with households under growing pressure, house prices weakening and the economy slowing, is Australia now getting dangerously close to recession?Sean Aylmer speaks with Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics, about whether the RBA has done enough, where e
Afternoon Report | ASX rises as RBA lifts rates
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 as RBA lifts rates Codan expects profit to more than double Hanson-Young bids for Greens leadership Pope rebukes Nvidia boss over AI Five bailed after UK terror arrests Join our free daily newsletter h
Albanese government & peak tax; investors jittery over Hormuz; Swift’s record
Tuesday 29 September 2026 The Albanese government closes in on being the highest taxing government in history. Global investors get jittery over the lack of progress in the Strait of Hormuz The share prices of two ASX-listed companies surge after one receives a takeover bid, and the other knocks back an offer The country’s most powerful battery hits full capacity Taylor Swift is
Q+A: Could oil hit $US150 a barrel?
Oil prices are back above $US100 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz rattles energy and bond markets. But with global inventories already depleted, how much worse could the situation get if a deal between the US and Iran remains out of reach?Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the risk of Brent crude reaching
Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher ahead of RBA
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 ahead of RBA Rates could hit 5.35pc Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia Five arrested near RAF base Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: h
Rate hike on the way; McDonald’s to revamp 44,000 stores; secret to a happy relationship
Monday 28 September 2026 Get ready for higher loan repayments with the Reserve Bank set to lift interest rates tomorrow. Manufacturing in Australia needs 91,000 new workers over the next decade Traditionally the weakest month on the ASX is September, and this year’s vintage is particularly poor McDonald’s is set to revamp its global network of 44,000 stores What data reveals abo
Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB | 28 Sep 2026
It’s a huge week for the Australian economy, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday - and fresh inflation data due just 24 hours later.Sean Aylmer speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about why inflation is proving stubborn, the risk of further rate rises, and what the latest data is telling us about consumer spending and the outlook
The five biggest myths about ETFs
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.ETFs have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Exchange-traded funds are often seen as an easy way to start investing, because they can give exposure to a whole lot of different companies, in different sectors, potentially spreading risk and h
The Saturday Edition | 26 Sep 2026
The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week.This week: who’s really to blame when an AI agent breaks into Medicare; whether the RBA needs to read the room before its next rates decision; the most revealing fact buried in the Intergenerational Report; and which world leader Donald Trump might actually be friends with if poli
Afternoon Report | ASX finishes 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. Netwealth tumbles PM at UN Two rate hikes Star setback Trump-Xi meeting Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unemployment won’t stop rate hike; Albo fury over OpenAI hack; 5-min EV charging
Friday 25 September 2026 The unemployment rate rises but it won’t stop a rate hike. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese furious over an OpenAI research model hacking Medicare Chinese EV manufacturer Geely promises less than five-minute charging More bad news from the retail sector Get ready for faceless Apple watches, and treadmills from stationary bike maker, Peloton Hit follow o
Q+A: Can big data be used for good?
Big data can reveal an extraordinary amount about us – including whether our spending matches the income we claim to earn. That makes it a powerful tool not just for businesses, but for fighting scams, money laundering and other financial crime.Sean Aylmer speaks with Professor Andreas Chai, Director of Griffith University’s Academy of Excellence in Financial Crime Investigation and Co
Afternoon Report | ASX falls as unemployment rises
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 as unemployment rises OpenAI agent hacks Medicare data Climate reporting improves Albanese collects global citizen award Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out m
Myer stumbles & retailers’ dilemma; Albo and Trump; El Nino causes havoc
Thursday 24 September 2026 Myer announces a big drop in sales as retailers struggle to survive higher interest rates. The cost of servicing the federal government’s debt is set to jump by billions of dollars Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets US President Donald Trump, but the two countries are increasingly at odds over AI Iran and the US sit back down at the negotiating table El Nino ca
Q+A: The hidden risks as accountants embrace AI
AI is rapidly finding its way into accounting firms, helping with everything from research and document reviews to client communications and compliance. But as adoption accelerates, so do the risks - from convincing but incorrect answers to confidential data ending up in the wrong place. Recorded live at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with HUB24’s Jason Entwistle and Dr Evan Morr
Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher
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 Barnaby Joyce explains neo-Nazi encounter AI shopping agents worry the banks Sydney-New York direct from 2028 Trump threatens Iran, rejects AI rules Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out
Wall St boom as ASX lags; Aussies’ love affair with ETFs; Trump launches Trump TV
Wednesday 23 September 2026 Wall Street booms as chipmakers and big tech make a comeback. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock suggests unemployment will rise more before inflation falls back under control ASIC puts the private credit sector on notice Aussies love ETFs Donald Trump launches Trump TV, after banning news outlets from the White House Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsqu
Q+A: Where to invest if the AI boom comes unstuck
AI has become one of the defining investment stories of this market cycle. But where might investors look if the AI boom comes unstuck? Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about the case for an “anti-AI” portfolio. They discuss why previous technology booms have ended in euphoria, and why physical-world businesses including Orica, Eage
Afternoon Report | ASX rises as AI rally returns
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 as AI rally returns Australia joins global push for AI safeguards Jetstar workers to waive passenger fees AI boom could lift productivity – eventually Alibaba unveils powerful new AI chip Australia joins global
Can Australia afford the future?; rate hike on the way; BYD cut-price EVs
Tuesday 22 September 2026 The government’s intergenerational report promises a bigger, wealthier Australia, but paying for living standards we’ve come to expect will get much harder. All the big bank economists are now expecting a rate hike in a week’s time An enquiry calls for an overhaul of the Triple Zero regime BYD cuts the price of its entry version EV, making it the
Q+A: The NFL’s plan to turn Australia into a nation of fans
More than 100,000 fans packed the MCG for the NFL’s first regular season game in the Asia-Pacific - but for the league, Melbourne was never meant to be a one-off.Sean Aylmer speaks with Charlotte Offord, General Manager of NFL Australia and New Zealand, about the NFL’s strategy for building a long-term fan base in Australia, why it doesn’t see the AFL and NRL as competitors, and
Afternoon Report | ASX flat as rate hike looms
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 rate hike looms Labor primary vote falls to 27pc Takeover bids knocked back Siobhan McKenna gets New York role Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out
RBA readies for rate hike; PM touts AI control; $50b listing for ASX
Monday 21 September 2026 The Reserve Bank readies itself for a rate rise. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia and other like-minded nations will work to control AI Australia is set to get a new large cap on the ASX, as AI group Firmus Technologies looks to list Auction clearance rates drop again The verdict is in on Apple’s new version of Siri Hit follow on th
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 21 Sep 2026
Global bond markets finally found some relief last week after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, helping restore confidence that central banks are serious about bringing inflation under control. But with oil prices still high and inflation risks lingering, the pressure hasn’t disappeared.Michael Thompson speaks with economist Stephen Koukoulas about why the Fed’s m
Money advice for your 20-year-old self
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.This episode is about looking back. If Canna could sit down with her 20-year-old self for half an hour, what financial advice would she give them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Mich
The Saturday Edition | 19 Sep 2026
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson are back to battle over the stories of the week, with Adam Lang deciding a winner across four categories.This week: the immigration debate, whether we can trust the companies driving the AI boom, weapons in space, Donald Trump falling out with old friends, an unusual plan for university campuses, some very questionable new vocabulary... and a record-breaking Austra
Afternoon Report | ASX flat after rates warning
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 after rates warning IAG dumps KPMG Bathla secures another week Claude is helping build its successor Japan lifts rates to 31-year high Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandg
Students, backpackers migration hit; BHP’s carbon backdown; shoplifting surges
Friday 18 September 2026 The Albanese government unveils its new migration policy clamping down on students and backpackers. BHP concedes its carbon emissions will stay higher for longer, because electric trucks aren’t good enough Japan hits a milestone – 100,000 people over the age of 100 years The IMF tells Australian governments to rein in spending Shoplifting surges up and d
Q+A: The humble text message is getting a major upgrade
The humble text message is about to get a major upgrade. RCS messaging promises to bring verified senders, images, video, buttons and two-way conversations into the standard messaging inbox – potentially changing the way businesses communicate with customers.Michael Thompson speaks with Hugh Haley, Senior Director, Partners and Carriers, APAC at Sinch, about why RCS is gaining momentum in Au
Afternoon Report | ASX rises as Fed gets tough on inflation
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 as Fed gets tough on inflation Fed lifts rates, Trump wants cuts CSL chairman acknowledges shareholder frustration ATO targets the shadow economy Trump threatens Europe over Canada Join our free daily
$4b deal heats up M&A market; migration target falls; unis to become retirement villages
Thursday 17 September 2026 Brookfield buys plumbing business Reliance Worldwide at its fourth attempt, as M&A on the local market accelerates. The Albanese government set to announce a big drop in its migration target Universities’ big plans to become retirement villages Online creators are replacing celebrities for brands wanting to sell products Ed Sheeran is running out of supp
Q+A: Record numbers are setting up SMSFs - and they’re getting younger
Self-managed super funds have hit a new record, with more than 680,000 SMSFs now holding over $1.1 trillion in assets. And it’s not just older Australians making the move: Gen X and Millennials accounted for almost 90 per cent of newly established funds.Recorded live at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with Class CEO Tim Steele, SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess and Heffron Managing Di
Afternoon Report | Miners, energy stocks boost 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. Miners, energy stocks boost ASX Anthropic signs Australian data centre deal Senate inquiry into mortgage offsets Sarah Abo leaves Today Trump attacks Supreme Court Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fea
ASX hits 3-month low; Apple’s age verification; ‘26 Champagne vintage more alcoholic
Wednesday 16 September 2026 The local sharemarket hits a three month low as big names BHP and Commonwealth Bank are sold off. The slowing mortgage market starts to eat into profit margins Another well-known retailer fails Australian adults will soon have to prove they are at least 18 years of age, to get the full Apple experience The hot summer in Europe means this year’s Champagne vi
Q+A: Inside the Aussie company shaping the next AI boom
The AI boom has triggered enormous investment in data centres and the infrastructure needed to train artificial intelligence. But the next opportunity could be what happens every time we actually use AI – a process known as inferencing.Sean Aylmer speaks with David Keane, co-founder and CEO of ASX-listed SCX.ai, about why he believes Australia needs its own AI inferencing capacity, the priva
Afternoon Report | ASX hits three-month low
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 three-month low Chinese bank documents reveal strategic lending Rudd says Australia must become an AI power Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner Widow’s Bay dominates the Emmys Join our free daily newsletter he
One Nation blasted on immigration; AI takes control of jobs; Tesla insurance cheaper
Tuesday 15 September 2026 The federal government and opposition unite in criticising One Nation’s immigration policy, and Pauline Hanson’s comments on indigenous Australians. The RBA’s chief economist warns that inflation is too high. The Whyalla Steelworks to close with the loss of 600 jobs How AI writes the resume, reads it, and conducts the interview Why Tesla own
Q+A: What keeps the chair of APRA awake at night?
Australia has a strong and resilient financial system. But the regulator responsible for keeping it that way is increasingly focused on what happens when several major risks hit at once — a scenario APRA describes as a “polycrisis”.Sean Aylmer speaks with APRA Chair John Lonsdale about the risks facing banks, insurers and super funds holding more than $10 trillion on behalf of Au
Afternoon Report | ASX up 0.1pc as oil tops $US107
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 0.1pc as oil tops $US107 REA forced to loosen listing rules Sussan Ley joins Snowy Hydro Woodside chairman contender quits Russia strikes train near Polish border Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out m
