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Afternoon Report | ASX down 0.2pc; reports of Iran offer
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government cuts the fuel excise in half to lower petrol prices. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the US President Donald Tr...
Q+A: Why this oil crisis won’t unwind quickly
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The war in the Middle East has triggered a major oil shock — with supply through the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and millions of barrels r...
Afternoon Report | Oil jumps, ASX off 0.7pc
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Nat Cabinet meets amid fuel crisis; housing market tumbles; EV sales surge
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 30 March 2026 National Cabinet is set to meet amid soaring fuel prices and falling equity markets. Auction clearance rates hit their low...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 30 Mar 2026
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get the minutes from the RBA board meeting, where four members voted against an interest rate hike. As the oil price shock worsens, hitti...
Five Questions: Is the customer always right?
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — about customer service. Good experiences, bad experiences, and wheth...
The Saturday Edition | 28 Mar 2026
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Petrol prices, a long-awaited free trade deal, and judgement day for Meta. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business s...
Afternoon Report | ASX defies Wall St tumble
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 runs dry, ag hit by conflict; Meta, YouTube guilty in addiction trial; Qantas travails
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 27 March 2026 A growing number of service stations are running out of fuel, as the agricultural sector warns about a critical lack of fertilise...
Q+A: A $20 billion shipwreck and the Wild West of investing
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maritime recovery sounds like something out of a movie — treasure chests, shipwrecks, and billions in gold sitting on the ocean floor. Even more...
Afternoon Report | ASX slips, oil rises
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Chalmers’ inflation warning; ASX adds $55b; truckies loving Tesla’s semi-trailer
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of higher inflation for longer. US President Donald Trump suggests new talks between the US and Iran are p...
Q+A: The multi-trillion dollar industry ripe for disruption
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is a multi-trillion dollar industry, but it’s largely designed for when things go wrong.Mark Britt, founder and CEO of preventative h...
Afternoon Report | ASX soars
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Australia-EU free trade deal; minimum wage fight; insurance is too expensive
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 25 March 2026 Australia signs a free trade deal with the EU. Bosses and workers at loggerheads over the next minimum wage increase&nb...
Q+A: The diversification problem driving private market demand
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With public markets increasingly concentrated — and dominated by a handful of mega-cap names — investors are looking elsewhere for diversi...
Afternoon Report | ASX bounce fades
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Energy boss oil warning; ASX loses $300b in three weeks; luxury carmakers dump EVs
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 24 March 2026 The head of the International Energy Agency warns that the oil lost in the current crisis in the Middle East is twice the amount...
Q+A: The SaaSpocalypse? Only if you picked the wrong companies.
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Software stocks have been hammered in 2026. The rise of AI coding tools — from Claude to other large language models — has sparked fears t...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls 0.7pc
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
Trump “obliterate” threat to hit ASX; housing market falters; 10 mins isn’t a work day
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 23 March 2026 The local share market is set to tumble this morning after US President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s power ...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Mar 2026
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the monthly inflation figures for February are published... but what value do they have, when the Middle East conflict is raging and oil is...
Five Questions: Can you recognise AI fakes online?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 AI, fake news, and just h...
The Saturday Edition | 21 Mar 2026
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rate hikes, a fuel crisis, huge change at some of our biggest companies, and a very volatile week for markets - it's a battle for the biggest...
Afternoon Report | ASX down for week
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
ACCC investigates petrol stations; unemployment jumps; airfares set to rise
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 20 March 2026 The National Cabinet establishes a fuel taskforce as the competition watchdog launches an investigation into the petrol companies...
Q+A: Only 27% of work actually matters - here’s the fix
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australian businesses are under pressure — rising costs, tighter margins and the push to adopt AI.But many companies may be trying to solve the ...
Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business tod...
BHP and Woodside get new CEOs; PM: we’ll avoid recession; new petrol czar
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 19 March 2026 Two of Australia’s biggest companies BHP and Woodside Energy are getting new CEOs, adding to the growing list of recently...
The business of sports partnerships
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Formula One sponsorship is much more than a logo on a car. It’s an opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of people - but only if you know ...
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 rise in split decision; ACCC warns patrol stations; Australia-EU free trade deal
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 18 March 2026 The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates, but it was a close call, and another rate hike in May is no longer a sure thing.&n...
Q+A: The RBA was split on rates - so what happens next?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent. It’s the second rate hike in a row - but while l...
Afternoon Report | RBA hikes rates
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 hits three month low; ASIC’s social media warning; Trump threatens NATO
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 17 March 2026 The ASX hits its lowest point this year, and the only big winners so far in 2026 have been energy companies. The RBA is e...