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Thursday 2 October 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. China suspends iron ore buying Car dealer goes global House prices tipped to jump Media merger gets dirty US generals lectured on grooming, fitness Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four ways to start investing immediately. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Gold soars, lithium dumped Rio flags early power station closure Watchdog cracks down on Kyle & Jackie O McDonald’s site sets record US government shuts down Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 1 October 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA warns on inflation House prices surge in September Albanese welcomes Middle East plan Mega merger in media White House slaps tariff on movies Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four ways to start investing immediately. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. RBA holds as inflation risks rise ASX down 0.1pc Star wins fifth lender waiver Trump-Netanyahu Gaza plan presses Hamas Kidman–Urban split Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 30 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Budget deficit shrinks Optus crisis after another outage Home loan wars are back TGA warns against online melatonin World’s highest bridge opens Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can ChatGPT save your household budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX up 0.9pc Budget deficit Optus crisis deepens Albanese at UK Labour conference US church attack Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 29 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Aussie health stocks tumble PM rules out referendums Qantas raises bar on CEO incentives Hottest jobs in market US drive-through coffee boom Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can ChatGPT save your household budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Roy Morgan Trust Survey has Bunnings at the top of the most-trusted list. But once again, Woolworths and Coles are our most distrusted companies. How do the supermarket giants regain our trust?Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang discuss our most trusted and distrusted brands, and why trust is so important to a company.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Miners help ASX climb 0.2pc US imposes pharma tariff Qantas mayday landing Visa warns on RBA fee cuts Trump tees up TikTok deal Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 26 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Albo at UN pushes climate change Claims of misconduct at Premier Investments Federal election finally concludes Macquarie to make $321m payment Musk’s X takes swipe at social media bans Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can ChatGPT save your household budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes up Hastie shuts down leadership talk Youth crime surges in Victoria Qantas unveils new jets Trump claims UN sabotage Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 25 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Inflation jump won’t stop rate cuts Albo gets his Trump moment Optus appoints investigator Bunnings tops trust rankings What people use ChatGPT for Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can ChatGPT save your household budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX slumps Super Retail settles dispute Chalmers eyes tax red tape Trump attacks at UN Kimmel returns after suspension Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 24 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Myer’s profit tumbles PM’s Palestine speech triggers furore Bowen: climate change denialism still alive Nvidia’s ingenious business model Jimmy Kimmel back on air Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can ChatGPT save your household budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes up Albanese snubbed by Trump Push for weight-loss subsidy Officer charged over arrest Trump warns on paracetamol Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 23 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA Gov upbeat on economy PM pressures Optus boss Australia recognises Palestine Rush to buy granny flats Investors bet on big tech falling Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four pieces of bad financial advice you should definitely ignore. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Commodities help ASX rise RBA flags house price lift Coalition support slumps Canva’s profits examined Charlie Kirk memorial Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 22 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Albo under pressure over Palestine Optus boss mea culpa Auction market booms Potential buyer for Rex Population hits 27.5m Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four pieces of bad financial advice you should definitely ignore. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a big week in which Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air, the New York Times was sued for $15 billion, and Donald Trump threatened to tell Anthony Albanese about an ABC journalist, we ask - is media freedom under attack?Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX down for the week Trump meeting in doubt ASIC chair to finish REX buyer? Nvidia-Intel deal Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 19 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Albo cuts emissions targets Fallout from Fed rate cut Jobs market weakens Macquarie Group merger discussed Jimmy Kimmel pulled off air Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four pieces of bad financial advice you should definitely ignore. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Huge day on markets New 2035 climate target Kmart rebuked over facial recognition Tesla rolls out self-driving in Australia King Charles backs AUKUS Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 18 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Aust-PNG alliance RBA declares victory over inflation $36b Santos deal collapses Pets start boarding Virgin flights Heat deaths in Europe soar Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four pieces of bad financial advice you should definitely ignore. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX down 0.7pc Corporate Travel accounts delayed Super funds deliver more gains Defence warns on cyber war Kirk murder suspect charged Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 17 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Super Retail fires CEO over relationship Social media ban rules Google hits $US3 tr Profits in property market hit record Trump sues New York Times for $US15b Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four pieces of bad financial advice you should definitely ignore. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Markets climb on Fed rate hopes James Hardie chair under pressure Super Retail sacks CEO nbn unveils upgrade Court clash over Fed governor Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 16 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. ANZ’s $250m fine Climate change to hit property, death rates PM warns of social media extremism Aussie dollar’s rare win Bitcoin’s ultra-lux travel boom Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX closes down Coalition slumps in Newspoll Emeco soars on takeover whispers Commercial property returns Emmys crown The Pitt and The Studio Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 15 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Coles set to pip Woolies $12b defence spend Spring selling season impresses AI the new financial adviser Original weight loss drugs lose lustre Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is copper considered the belwether commodity?Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Wall St records Woodside gas project extended Former Virgin boss’s $50m payday Sydney flights disrupted Manhunt after Charlie Kirk assassination Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 12 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Ley’s leadership battle Govt’s quantum gamble pays off Qantas climbs frequent flyer rankings Shock over US Conservative murder Signs of life on Mars Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX dips Bendigo & Adelaide Bank cuts jobs Hastie denies leadership moves Musk passes Ellison US activist shot dead Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 11 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Mining stocks tumble as banks bounce Govt spends big on underwater drones Housing affordability tumbles Apple’s new slim iPhone Ellison v Musk Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. Miners tumble PM flags lower emissions target NAB cuts jobs BYD predicts shakeup Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 10 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Lachlan Murdoch buys out siblings ANZ cuts jobs Aussie-Vanuatu deal stumbles Home buyers scheme opens up new markets US politicians release Epstein documents Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, frugal advice from our grandparents’ generation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX falls, ANZ job cuts, Murdoch deal Aus Post to resume US services PM weighs in on Price furore BHP settles class action Radio ratings Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 9 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Coles, Woolies face $1b pay make-up PM targets corporate tax Business drops DEI Aviation reform to protect travellers Social media ban warning Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how to haggle for a better deal. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX dips Erin Patterson sentenced Maybe pharma tumbles Rate cut hopes fading Florida dumps compulsory vaccinations Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 8 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Wall St could face hit Spring auction boom Bird flu warning Japan’s PM quits Apple set to launch iPhone Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how to haggle for a better deal. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two new reports - one from Hatch and another from SEEK - show Australians are torn between wanting balance, security, and growth… and the rising pressure of money. Younger workers are leaning into side hustles and hybrid models, while older workers say no pay packet is worth going back into the office full-time.Michael Thompson, Adam Lang and Natalie MacDonald discuss what matters most: security, money, balance or growth?Fear & Greed Q+A: Join the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX climbs 0.5pc Labor’s tax plan stalls Qantas bonus haul Atlassian’s $1b purchase Giorgio Armani dies Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 5 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. $475m Robodebt settlement PM ‘never will’ meet Putin Macquarie challenges for home loan market Chinese car surge Trump family goes big on crypto Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how to haggle for a better deal. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX rebounds Domino’s boss doubles down Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal bid rejected Bill aims to ban PwC Alphabet shares jump Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 4 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Economy grows more than expected Four year terms flagged for parliament NAB boss warns on AI ATO tells Aussies not to use super like piggy bank Household not paying power bills hits record Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how to haggle for a better deal. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just a few minutes. ASX tumbles 1.8pc Gold price rises Govt funds new aged care spots Dan Andrews slammed for China pic US strikes drug ‘terrorists’ Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 3 September 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. PM tackles migration tensions Consumer confidence jumps Aussies prioritise work-life balance Nestle boss sacked Musk's wealth soars Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how to haggle for a better deal. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.