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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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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.
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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 elect...
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 ju...
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.
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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 Interna...
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 ju...
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.
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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 R...
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 ju...
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.
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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 Aylme...
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 ju...
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.
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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 a...
Afternoon Report | ASX jumps as oil slides
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 ju...
Dividends to dominate earnings; house price slump; Mag 7 tech stocks find friends
Monday 3 August 2026
Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes.
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 3 August 2026
This week:
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.
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Q+A: Is cash making a comeback?
Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cas...
The Saturday Edition | 1 August 2026
The Saturday Edition has had an overhaul! All-new stories, more debate, and a whole lot of fun.
This week: the tech stock rollercoaster,...
Afternoon Report | Microsoft’s best day in 18 years
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 ju...
Market frenzy over inflation; Labor MP assault charges; AI means higher and lower airfares
Friday 31 July 2026
Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad r...
Q+A: Is it time to get rid of stamp duty?
Stamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If...
Afternoon Report | Trump says Iran “going to get a beating”
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 ju...
Low inflation to end rate hikes?; Qantas record flight; ASIC warning on offset accounts
Thursday 30 July 2026
Softer than expected inflation figures raise hopes of an end to the rate hiking cycle.
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Q+A: Has the Reserve Bank won the battle against inflation?
The June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against in...
Afternoon Report | ASX surges on softer inflation numbers
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 ju...
RBA: rates could rise; judge hammers Gerry Harvey; Apple overtakes Nvidia
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns that interest rates could rise if inflation isn’t quickly brought under contr...
Q+A: Is the sharemarket about to get a reality check?
Markets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a r...
Afternoon Report | ASX at 6 week high as oil retreats
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 ju...
ASX surges but fears remain; Myer downgrades on sales drop; “bleisure” Is back
Tuesday 28 July 2026
The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of m...
Q+A: Big Tech's AI spending is about to be tested
The world's biggest technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence. Investors have happily backed the AI...
Afternoon Report | ASX surges 1.4pc, best day in 6 weeks
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 ju...
Oil, inflation to rock markets; Albo bids for AI model; ETF issuance surges
Monday 27 July 2026
Investors could be in for a rocky week on the back of rising oil prices and critical inflation numbers.
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 27 July 2026
This week:
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.
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Q+A: Why the economy's not as bad as you think
There's a lot of negativity and bad news out there. Today, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson explain why the economy really isn't as bad as you might t...
The Saturday Edition | 25 July 2026
The Saturday Edition has had a shake-up! New categories and new stories - but still a ferocious battle. This week, great solved mysteries, two stories...
Afternoon Report | Oil price jump hits 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 ju...
RBA pressure to lift rates; Albo’s new workers’ court; Tesla sales up, profits down
Friday 24 July 2026
A surprise jump in the number of employed Australians puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.
Q+A: Does Australia's mining sector have a PR problem?
Mining is one of Australia's biggest industries, yet it often finds itself on the defensive.
Sean Aylmer speaks with Tania Constable, Chi...
Afternoon Report | Markets react to jobs 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 ju...