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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
Episodes
- Budget leaks; One Nation wins Farrer; rare set of Grange for sale
This episode of FEAR & GREED covers budget leaks, One Nation winning Farrer, and a rare Grange set for sale. The budget will focus on tax changes, productivity, and savings.
- Q+A: The Week Ahead | 11 May 2026
Economist Stephen Koukoulas and Sean Aylmer discuss the upcoming Federal Budget, including potential tax reform and spending cuts. The episode previews what to expect in the week ahead.
- Five questions: What was the worst experience you had in a role?
This episode of FEAR & GREED features Sean asking Adam and Juliette Saly from auzbiz about their careers, how they got into media, and their best and worst experiences. They answer five questions without prior notice.
- The Saturday Edition | 9 May 2026
On this episode of FEAR & GREED, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang debate the top business stories of the week. Juliette Saly from auzbiz joins as a special guest to pick a winner.
- Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles
This episode of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report covers today's market, economic, and business news, including an ASX tumble, Macquarie results, vegetable collusion allegations, and Canvas crashing. News Corp also impressed.
- Govt unveils gas reservation plan; ASX surges on peace hopes; Ted Turner dies
The Australian government announces a new gas reservation system for the east coast. The ASX experiences a surge amidst peace hopes. Additionally, Austrac launches an investigation into Tabcorp, and the housing market faces a downturn. The…
- Q+A: Why interest in space investing is soaring
Sean Aylmer and Betashares Senior Investment Strategist Cameron Gleeson discuss the rise of space investing. They explore companies shaping the new space economy, from Starlink and Rocket Lab to geospatial mapping and AI-powered satellite…
- Afternoon Report | ASX jumps 1pc
This episode of Fear & Greed's Afternoon Report covers today's key developments in the markets, economy, and business world. Topics include an ASX jump of 1%, oil prices reaching $100 a barrel, and updates on companies like IFM and Orica.
- $11b for fuel stockpile; banks lead ASX higher; value of Aussie farmland surges
Australia is set to invest $11 billion in fuel security to build up reserves of diesel, jet fuel, and petrol. The ASX saw a 1.3% surge driven by banks, and Australian farmland values have increased for the 12th consecutive year. JB HiFi is…
- Q+A: How $242bn of infrastructure spending actually gets allocated
This episode of FEAR & GREED discusses the allocation of $242 billion in infrastructure spending. Sean Aylmer and Adam Copp from Infrastructure Australia explain the processes for assessing, prioritizing, and funding projects, and the fact…
- Afternoon Report | ASX jumps
This episode of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report covers today's market activities, including an ASX jump, an ASIO warning, and DigiCo's performance. It also touches on US-Iran conflict.
- RBA hikes rates; Westpac sold-off; EV sales surge
The RBA increased interest rates, impacting Westpac. Electric vehicle sales have surged, and the Qantas CEO is positive. LVMH is exploring selling some of its brands.
- Q+A: The Reserve Bank's inflation dilemma
Sean Aylmer and Diana Mousina discuss the Reserve Bank's recent decision to raise interest rates, their ongoing concerns regarding inflation, and the potential for further rate increases later this year. They explore the factors influencin…
- Afternoon Report | ASX lower
This episode of FEAR & GREED's Afternoon Report provides a brief overview of today's market, economy, and business news. Topics include interest rates, ASX performance, a gold merger, Victoria's spending, and US-Iran relations.
- SMEs bracing for cost crunch; a2 Milk detects toxins; GameStop bids for eBay
National Australia Bank has issued a warning regarding the impact of rising fuel prices on small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, a2 Milk has detected toxins in certain batches, and GameStop has made a bid for eBay.
- Q+A: NAB CEO on rates, risk and the AI shift in banking
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine discusses the bank's half-year results, economic uncertainties, and the Reserve Bank's challenges. He also outlines the impact of artificial intelligence on the banking sector. Listen to the full episode on FEAR & GRE…
- Afternoon Report | Albanese poll turn-around
The Fear & Greed Afternoon Report delivers daily updates on market, economic, and business news. This episode discusses an Albanese poll turn-around, ASX losses, and corporate news.
- RBA set to hike rates, 25pc int’l flights cancelled, Trump puts his face on passports
The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to meet and potentially increase interest rates. There has been a significant number of international flight cancellations from Australia. Other topics include ANZ Bank's results, housing market adjustm…
- Q+A: The Week Ahead | 4 May 2026
This episode of FEAR & GREED previews the week ahead, focusing on the RBA meeting. Michael Thompson and economist Stephen Koukoulas discuss expectations for another rate hike.
- Five Questions: What actually gets you promoted?
This episode of FEAR & GREED features Michael, Sean, and Adam discussing the factors that lead to promotions at work, such as job performance, visibility, communication, and networking. They also consider the implications of inappropriate…
- The Saturday Edition | 2 May 2026
Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson debate the top business stories of the week. Adam Lang decides the winner of their discussion.
- Afternoon Report | ASX reverses trend
The Fear & Greed Afternoon Report covers today's market, economy, and business news. Topics include the ASX reversing its trend, ANZ beating expectations, Coles sales rising, and strong earnings reports from Apple and Atlassian.
- House prices fall; get ready for higher bread, milk, vege prices; LIV Golf collapse
Sydney and Melbourne house prices are declining, and other capital cities are seeing waning momentum. Woolworths warns of impending price hikes for vegetables, bread, and milk. Oil prices have reached a four-year high, while major tech com…
- Q+A: What’s really under the hood of your investments?
This episode of FEAR & GREED discusses fixed income investments with Michael Frearson of Real Asset Management. The conversation covers what is "under the hood" of these investments and the impact of rising interest rates and global uncert…
- Afternoon Report | ASX down for 8th day
The FEAR & GREED Afternoon Report summarizes today's market and business news. Topics include the ASX, US Fed interest rates, a JBS tax bill, and a Stockland CEO's warning.
- Inflation spikes, rates set to rise; ASX falls for 7th day; Aldi’s profit tumbles
Inflation in Australia has jumped to a near three-year high, leading to an anticipated interest rate increase. The ASX has fallen for seven consecutive days, while Aldi's profits have tumbled. G8 Childcare has also closed some childcare ce…
- Q+A: Why Australia is becoming a data centre powerhouse
Australia is becoming a data center powerhouse due to AI and cloud computing, attracting significant global investment including $25 billion from Microsoft. Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, discusses the reasons behind this…
- Afternoon Report | ASX dips on inflation jump
This episode of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report discusses market, economic, and business news. Topics include the ASX dipping on inflation, a disrupted China meeting, a donation, a cyclone's impact, and a state dinner.
- New journalism laws for tech; Charles III-Donald bromance; Michael biopic sets record
This episode covers new Australian laws for social media and journalism, the Strait of Hormuz oil prices, King Charles III addressing the US Congress, Australian bank tax contributions, and record-breaking box office success for the Michae…
- Q+A: Inside Guzman y Gomez: CEO Steven Marks on growth, margins and the US gamble
Steven Marks, CEO of Guzman y Gomez, discusses the company's growth strategy, US expansion plans, and their focus on food quality, speed, and value. He also addresses the challenges of entering the US market and the role of drive-thrus and…
- Afternoon Report | ASX longest losing streak since 2022
The Fear & Greed Afternoon Report provides a summary of market, economic, and business news. Topics include the ASX's longest losing streak since 2022, a Grant Thornton deal, an AUKUS sub warning, Victorian teachers' pay offer, and the ann…
- Investors dump small caps; cash usage rises; Adidas the winner in marathon record
This episode of FEAR & GREED covers investors shifting from small cap stocks, IFM Investors' bid for Atlas Arteria, increased cash usage, and Adidas being the winner in a marathon record. Two runners break the two-hour barrier for the firs…
- Q+A: The AI lesson that surprised Telstra CEO Vicki Brady
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady discusses the company's experiences with artificial intelligence, including initial challenges with data and how these lessons reshaped Telstra's AI strategy. She shares insights into embedding AI across operations,…
- Afternoon Report | ASX down 0.2pc; reports of Iran offer
This episode of FEAR & GREED Afternoon Report covers the day's market, economy, and business news, including the ASX performance, reports of an Iran offer, and updates on Snowy Hydro. Also discussed are Google and Meta's offshore payments…
- Gunman fires at Trump dinner; boom city in housing market; ETFs gain young friends
This episode covers an attempted attack on Donald Trump, a booming housing market, and young investors' interest in ETFs. It also discusses calls for means testing government services and predictions for the Australian wheat crop.
- Q+A: The Week Ahead | 27 Apr 2026
Economist Stephen Koukoulas and Michael Thompson discuss the upcoming March quarter inflation figures, slowing economic growth, corporate profit downgrades, and the risk of stagflation in Australia.
- Five Questions: The biggest meeting etiquette gripes
This episode of FEAR & GREED features Sean, Michael, and Adam discussing their biggest gripes about meeting etiquette. Topics include meeting agendas, timely starts, late arrivals, phone usage, and follow-ups.
- The Saturday Edition | 25 Apr 2026
This episode of FEAR & GREED covers major company downgrades, a significant overhaul of the NDIS, and the departure of a successful CEO. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson debate the top business stories of the week.
- Afternoon Report | ASX down 1.8pc for week
This episode of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report covers market, economic, and business news, including the ASX down 1.8pc for the week, a building sector cost warning, and Meta cutting 10pc of jobs.
- Microsoft $25b Aussie spend; fuel supplies jump; Trump, FIFA and Iran v Italy
Microsoft plans a $25 billion investment in Australian data centers. Australia has increased its fuel supply to 46 days. An envoy of Donald Trump suggested Italy replace Iran in the June World Cup in the US.
- Q+A: 3 million Australians to be trained: the push to make AI inclusive
Justin Spelhaug, President of Microsoft Elevate, joins Sean Aylmer to discuss the broader impact of AI beyond corporations, including training three million Australians in AI skills and assisting teachers. This discussion is part of the Mi…
- Afternoon Report | ASX drops; latest radio ratings
This episode of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report covers the day's business news, including the ASX drop, AI training for Australians, Mirvac's residential slowdown, mixed radio ratings, and the firing of the US Navy chief.
- NDIS overhaul, rental market at breaking point, can AI be blamed for murder?
The federal government is overhauling the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The residential rental market is nearing a breaking point. An Australian bluechip company's shares significantly decreased, contributing to the local sharemark…
- Q+A: A new market regime? What investors need to understand
In this episode, Jonathan Armitage discusses current market volatility driven by Middle East tensions, oil prices, inflation, and tariffs. He explores how these factors may indicate a new investment regime and what investors need to unders…
- Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.2pc
The Fear & Greed Afternoon Report covers today's market, economy, and business news, including the ASX tumble, the government securing diesel, and Treasury Wine Estates' restructure.
- Iran conflict hits consumer prices, Woolies v ACCC, FBI director’s $US250m lawsuit
This episode covers the impact of the Iran conflict on prices, the ACCC case against Woolworths, government investments in drones, Amazon's stake in Anthropic, and a lawsuit involving the FBI director.
- Q+A: Apple after Tim Cook: can the next CEO deliver in the AI era?
Sean Aylmer and eToro analyst Josh Gilbert discuss Tim Cook's tenure as CEO of Apple and the challenges facing his successor, John Ternus, including AI development and market competition.
- Afternoon Report | Apple CEO steps down
The Afternoon Report covers the latest business and market news, including an ASX update, Qantas and Virgin's fuel cost review, and the announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO.
- Inflation up, growth down; mega data centre deal; Tinder’s push for women
Treasurer Jim Chalmers discusses economic concerns regarding inflation and growth. The episode also covers developments at NextDC, National Australia Bank, BYD, and Tinder.
- Q+A: The AI breakthroughs exciting Microsoft’s Australia boss
Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, discusses real-world AI applications in business, health, and education with Sean Aylmer. The episode also highlights the upcoming Microsoft AI Tour in Sydney featuring Satya…