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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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Afternoon Report | Fed keeps rates on hold
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
RBA set to hike rates next week; A$ pushes above US70c; why oil is measured in barrels
Thursday 29 January 2026
The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up.
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Q+A: This economist is calling for a 0.4pc rate hike next week
A rate hike is now firmly back on the table next week after a sharp jump in inflation.
Economist Warren Hogan, from EQ Economics and Jud...
Afternoon Report | Inflation jumps, AUD soars
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
BHP pips CBA to lead the ASX; hottest property in 2026; $Trump tanks
Wednesday 28 January 2026
BHP becomes the largest company on the ASX, overtaking the Commonwealth Bank.
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Q+A: Could this be the answer to Australia's rental crisis?
With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia’s traditional rental model.<...
Afternoon Report | ASX hits three month high
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
Inflation to set rates; Bluescope looks for buyers; the “pilot” scoring free flights
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don’t get...
Q+A: The high stakes behind Rio Tinto & Glencore mega merger talks
Australia’s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and gr...
New Aussie Ambassador to US; long-term finance worries; Guzman-Uber deal
Monday 26 January 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US. ...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 26 Jan 2026
It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Kou...
Q+A: The best & worst thing about returning to work
After this long weekend, business in Australia returns to normal - the summer holiday period is officially over. Sean and Michael share the best and w...
The Saturday Edition | 24 Jan 2026
Donald Trump's quest for Greenland vs the implosion of the Coalition, plus good news for super funds, homeowners and more. Sean Aylmer and Michael Tho...
Afternoon Report | Coalition trouble
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
Rate rise in a fortnight?; pressure on Ley to quit; Trump backs down on Greenland
Friday 23 January 2026
A surprise fall in the unemployment rate increases the odds of a rate hike in a fortnight’s time.
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Q+A: Can house prices keep climbing if rates rise?
Australia’s housing market has now recorded 12 straight quarters of price growth - the longest run in more than a decade. Michael Thompson talks to Dr...
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as Greenland tensions ease
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
Sell America trade heats up; Coalition in tatters; house & unit prices hit record
Thursday 22 January 2026
The sell-America trade gathers momentum as the US and Europe snipe over Greenland.
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Q+A: The anti-US trade explained
When equities, bonds and the US dollar all fall at once, where do investors turn?
Sean Aylmer speaks to Gemma Dale from nabtrade about t...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips on Trump fears
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
Hate speech laws pass; superannuation delivers strong results; Nike backs pickleball
Wednesday 21 January 2026
The federal government’s hate speech and gun buyback legislation passes parliament, but splits the Coalition.
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Q+A: How to unlock Australia's 'abundant growth opportunities'
The Australian economy enters 2026 as uncertain as ever. There is geopolitical risk and uncertainty over the independence of the world’s most importan...
Afternoon Report | Four shark attacks in 48 hours
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
Trade war crisis; Albo, Ley talk on hate bill; carriers complain about airfares
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Investors seek safe haven assets like gold and silver as the US-Europe trade war spooks markets.
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Q+A: Has Donald Trump delivered, one year on?
One year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, has he delivered or damaged America’s global standing?
Dr Charles Miller, Senior Lecture...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips on trade war fears
This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in...
US hits Europe with Greenland tariffs; PM waters down racial bill; cancer success soars
Monday 19 January 2026
The World Economic Forum kicks off tonight in Davos, 48 hours after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on European...
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 19 Jan 2026
This first Week Ahead episode of 2026 highlights a patchwork economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at why inflati...
A guide to luxury holidays in 2026
Luxury travel is evolving - it’s no longer just about five-star hotels, but about experiences, space, food and service. Michael Thompson chats with Dy...
Gen X’s 'dirty fantasy': the four-day work week
Is the four-day work week realistic, or just wishful thinking? Sean Aylmer talks to Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group about why Gen X is...
Dividend investing: How to pick quality income stocks
Australian investors love dividends, and franking credits only add to the appeal. But picking dividend stocks isn’t as simple as buying whatever yield...
Hate legislation on shaky ground; air traffic chaos; Hollywood’s highest grossing actor
Friday 16 January 2026
The federal Opposition and Greens indicate they won’t support the government hate speech legislation next week.
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Our $9 billion export that nobody talks about
Global markets have faced renewed volatility following the election of Donald Trump, but how much does it really matter for Australia? Sean Aylmer is...
Alphabet hits $US4 trillion; Coalition baulks at hate laws; record year for ETFs
Thursday 15 January 2026
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, hits a $US4 trillion valuation, making it the second largest stock on Wall Stre...
Kmart's Anko and Bunnings: Wesfarmers' secret sauce
Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylm...
Aussie housing hits $12.3 tr; Woolies AI for shoppers; world’s fastest growing app
Wednesday 14 January 2026
The value of the Australian housing market hits $12.3 trillion, but the pace of price rises are expected to slow this...
Are we in an AI bubble?
AI has powered markets higher - but is the boom already close to its peak? Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment offi...
Parliament recalled for hate speech laws; Meta cans 540k users; Superman comic $22m sale
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalls parliament to debate hate speech laws and ban hate groups.
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What inflation (and interest rates) will do this year
At one point in 2025, it looked like inflation had been beaten. Sean Aylmer speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis about what surprised econom...
Fire, floods disasters; BHP closes on CBA as top stock; rate cut guessing game
Monday 12 January 2026
Fires in Victoria and floods in Queensland threaten lives and property, as federal and state governments step in to offer...