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Afternoon Report | ASX down for 8th day

11 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Budget leaks; One Nation wins Farrer; rare set of Grange for sale

10 May 2026

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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 N...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 11 May 2026

10 May 2026

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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 Kouk...

Five questions: What was the worst experience you had in a role?

09 May 2026

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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 experi...

The Saturday Edition | 9 May 2026

08 May 2026

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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 ...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

08 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Govt unveils gas reservation plan; ASX surges on peace hopes; Ted Turner dies

07 May 2026

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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 g...

Q+A: Why interest in space investing is soaring

07 May 2026

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Space is rapidly becoming a serious investment theme, driven by falling launch costs, the rise of satellite networks, and growing commercial demand.&n...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps 1pc

07 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

$11b for fuel stockpile; banks lead ASX higher; value of Aussie farmland surges

06 May 2026

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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, un...

Q+A: How $242bn of infrastructure spending actually gets allocated

06 May 2026

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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 ...

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps

06 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

RBA hikes rates; Westpac sold-off; EV sales surge

05 May 2026

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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...

Q+A: The Reserve Bank's inflation dilemma

05 May 2026

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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...

Afternoon Report | RBA hikes rates

05 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

SMEs bracing for cost crunch; a2 Milk detects toxins; GameStop bids for eBay

04 May 2026

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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...

NAB CEO on rates, risk and the AI shift in banking

04 May 2026

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Despite solid lending growth, particularly in business banking, NAB’s half year results yesterday came in a tad below analyst expectations. NAB ...

Afternoon Report | Albanese poll turn-around

04 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

RBA set to hike rates, 25pc int’l flights cancelled, Trump puts his face on passports

03 May 2026

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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 to...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 4 May 2026

03 May 2026

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This week the RBA meets - and is widely tipped to hike rates again. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at wha...

Five Questions: What actually gets you promoted?

02 May 2026

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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? S...

The Saturday Edition | 2 May 2026

01 May 2026

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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&...

Afternoon Report | ASX reverses trend

01 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

House prices fall; get ready for higher bread, milk, vege prices; LIV Golf collapse

30 Apr 2026

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Friday 1 May 2026 House prices in Sydney and Melbourne are going backwards, while momentum across the other capital cities is waning.  Oil price...

Q+A: What’s really under the hood of your investments?

30 Apr 2026

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Private credit and income strategies have attracted plenty of interest from Australian investors - but many may not fully understand what they actuall...

Afternoon Report | ASX down for 8th day

30 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

Inflation spikes, rates set to rise; ASX falls for 7th day; Aldi’s profit tumbles

29 Apr 2026

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Thursday 30 April 2026 Interest rates are set to rise next week after inflation jumps to a near three year high.  The ASX drops, matching the lo...

Q+A: Why Australia is becoming a data centre powerhouse

29 Apr 2026

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Australia is rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment.Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda D...

Afternoon Report | ASX dips on inflation jump

29 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

New journalism laws for tech; Charles III-Donald bromance; Michael biopic sets record

28 Apr 2026

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Wednesday 29 April 2026 The Albanese government unveils new laws to make social media platforms pay for local journalism.  The Strait of Hormuz ...

Q+A: Inside Guzman y Gomez: CEO Steven Marks on growth, margins and the US gamble

28 Apr 2026

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Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans ...

Afternoon Report | ASX longest losing streak since 2022

28 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

Investors dump small caps; cash usage rises; Adidas the winner in marathon record

27 Apr 2026

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Tuesday 28 April 2026 Aussie small cap stocks underperform as investors look for high quality assets.    IFM Investors makes a near $7 bill...

Q+A: The AI lesson that surprised Telstra CEO Vicki Brady

27 Apr 2026

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Artificial intelligence is transforming business - but the biggest lessons aren’t always what companies expect. Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra ...

Afternoon Report | ASX down 0.2pc; reports of Iran offer

27 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

Gunman fires at Trump dinner; boom city in housing market; ETFs gain young friends

26 Apr 2026

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Monday 27 April 2026 An apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the collapse of peace talks with Iran will pressure financial markets, with ...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 27 Apr 2026

26 Apr 2026

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This week we get the all-important March quarter inflation figures. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at wha...

Five Questions: The biggest meeting etiquette gripes

25 Apr 2026

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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 meeting etiquette.From agendas ...

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

24 Apr 2026

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Big companies issuing major downgrades, a huge overhaul of the NDIS, and one of the world's most successful CEOs decides it's time to go. Sean Aylmer ...

Afternoon Report | ASX down 1.8pc for week

24 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

Microsoft $25b Aussie spend; fuel supplies jump; Trump, FIFA and Iran v Italy

23 Apr 2026

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Friday 24 April 2026 Microsoft promises to spend $25 billion on data centres in Australia.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia now h...

Q+A: 3 million Australians to be trained: the push to make AI inclusive

23 Apr 2026

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Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming businesses. It’s reshaping schools, charities and entire communities.Sean Aylmer is joined...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.2pc

23 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

NDIS overhaul, rental market at breaking point, can AI be blamed for murder?

22 Apr 2026

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Thursday 23 April 2026 The federal government overhauls the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it will save $15 billion annually, but 160,00...

Q+A: A new market regime? What investors need to understand

22 Apr 2026

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Markets are volatile, from Middle East tensions and high oil prices to inflation, tariffs and slowing growth.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage...

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.2pc

22 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

Iran conflict hits consumer prices, Woolies v ACCC, FBI director’s $US250m lawsuit

21 Apr 2026

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Wednesday 22 April 2026 Business warns of profit losses and higher consumer prices as the war in Iran drags on.  The competition watchdog commen...

Q+A: Apple after Tim Cook: can the next CEO deliver in the AI era?

21 Apr 2026

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Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years at the helm, leaving behind one of the most successful runs in corporate history. Now, long-t...

Afternoon Report | Apple CEO steps down

21 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

Inflation up, growth down; mega data centre deal; Tinder’s push for women

20 Apr 2026

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Tuesday 21 April 2026 Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation.  NextDC, Australia’s ...

Q+A: The AI breakthroughs exciting Microsoft’s Australia boss

20 Apr 2026

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Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft...

Afternoon Report | ASX flat; US seizes Iran ship

20 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, i...

ASX risks rise as banks, miners dominate and Iran rattles markets

19 Apr 2026

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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 i...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 20 April 2026

19 Apr 2026

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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 r...

Five Questions: Have we made travel worse - even as it’s gotten easier?

18 Apr 2026

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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...

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

17 Apr 2026

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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...

Afternoon Report | ASX lower for the week

17 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Is the world entering a new nuclear arms race?

16 Apr 2026

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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 doll...

Q+A: $2bn pipeline: how Aussie businesses can win work in the Pacific

16 Apr 2026

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There’s a $US2 billion pipeline of infrastructure projects across the Pacific - and up to $14 billion more behind it - but many Australian busin...

Afternoon Report | ASX slumps despite Wall St records

16 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Billions, bloodlines and iron ore – the mining feud that won’t die

15 Apr 2026

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Thursday 16 April 2026 Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, and Rio Tinto, will have to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties t...

Q+A: Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon: what’s next for tech stocks

15 Apr 2026

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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 r...

Afternoon Report | IIMF warns of global recession

15 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home

14 Apr 2026

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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.&...

Q+A: Business stress is rising - are insolvencies next?

14 Apr 2026

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Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many ...

Afternoon Report | ASX up despite blockade in effect

14 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

What Trump’s Hormuz blockade means for fuel, oil and Australia

13 Apr 2026

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Tuesday 14 April 2026 The federal government works to calm nerves about the US blockading the Strait of Hormuz.  Department store David Jones fe...

Q+A: Why gas and coal are our trump cards in an energy crisis

13 Apr 2026

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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 Horm...

Afternoon Report | Oil jumps on Hormuz blockade

13 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

First petrol, then milk: the next cost-of-living hit is coming

12 Apr 2026

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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 gol...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 13 April 2026

12 Apr 2026

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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 wi...

Five Questions: Are your spending habits quietly shifting?

11 Apr 2026

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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 co...

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

10 Apr 2026

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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 Tho...

Afternoon Report | ASX strongest week since 2022

10 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Albanese joins throng critical of Israel, US as ceasefire teeters

09 Apr 2026

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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 Eas...

Q+A: How one radio blow-up wiped half a company’s value

09 Apr 2026

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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 c...

Afternoon Report | ASX edges up as ceasefire holds

09 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

ASX adds $80 billion but Iran might be the big winner

08 Apr 2026

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Thursday 9 April 2026 The ASX has its best day in a year after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East.  The fuel crisis in ...

Q+A: As markets surge, this investor still turns to the words of Warren Buffett

08 Apr 2026

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The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether...

Afternoon Report | ASX surges on ceasefire

08 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Why the Roberts-Smith arrest is the most significant military case ever

07 Apr 2026

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Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith faces murder charges in what is likely to be the country’s most significant war crimes prosecution ev...

Q+A: Diesel is the backbone of regional Australia - and it's under strain

07 Apr 2026

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Diesel keeps regional Australia moving, touching almost every industry. But rising costs and supply disruptions are hitting hard, affecting everything...

Afternoon Report | ASX surges; Ben Roberts-Smith arrested

07 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Rates set to rise as war continues; housing market slows; peak reality TV is over

06 Apr 2026

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Tuesday 7 April 2026 Investors get set for higher interest rates in Australia as the war in the Middle East enters a critical phase.  Auction cl...

Q+A: What the world’s biggest investors are doing right now

06 Apr 2026

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Geopolitical tensions, market concentration, and the dominance of mega-cap tech stocks are forcing big institutional investors to rethink how they all...

Afternoon Report | Confusion over war reigns

06 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

ASX resilience shows through; regional house prices best; biggest religious pilgrimages

05 Apr 2026

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Monday 6 April 2026 A crazy March sent stocks tumbling, but still the ASX200 had a strong 12 months.  Regional house prices outperform the citie...

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 6 Apr 2026

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And th...

Five Questions: Could you go without internet for a week?

04 Apr 2026

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Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they d...

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

03 Apr 2026

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start t...

Market jitters follow Trump speech; new gambling advertising rules; Apple turns 50

02 Apr 2026

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Friday 3 April 2026 US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity mar...

Q+A: The story (and person) behind Telstra's brand transformation

02 Apr 2026

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This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time...

Afternoon Report | Trump fails to impress

02 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

PM urges calm; ASX has best day in a year amid peace hopes; the great KitKat heist

01 Apr 2026

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Thursday 2 April 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for calm amid the petrol crisis and asks people to voluntarily reduce the amount of fuel t...

Q+A: The truth about executive pay in Australia

01 Apr 2026

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Executive pay is one of those topics that always sparks debate, whether it’s CEO bonuses, shareholder backlash, or whether pay really reflects p...

Afternoon Report | ASX surges, PM to address nation

01 Apr 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Sydney, Melbourne house prices fall; junior pay rates scrapped; mission to the moon

31 Mar 2026

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Wednesday 1 April 2026 House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fall, while the other capitals and regions do well.  Junior pay rates to be abolishe...

Q+A: Why McDonald's and Coca-Cola may be 'boring but brilliant'

31 Mar 2026

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Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of envi...

Afternoon Report | ASX worst month since 2022

31 Mar 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...

Fuel excise cut in half; Albanese calls for clarity from Trump; Sephora under fire

30 Mar 2026

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The federal government cuts the fuel excise in half to lower petrol prices.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the US President Donald Tr...