Fear and Greed Business Headlines The business news you need, in just five minutes. Host Sean Aylmer, economist and one of Australia’s most respected journalists, takes you through the day's top business news stories.

Tuesday 4 August 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Drugs, escorts and gambling EVs and hybrids hit 50pc Steadfast $7b deal Fleet companies to merge Being poor can damage your brain Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. 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 & 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 0.5pc One Nation ahead in polls Bird flu mass deaths Transurban caps weekly tolls Oil falls after Trump cancels strikes Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 3 August 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Dividends to dominate earnings House price slump widens Mag 7 tech stocks find friends Telstra turns on satellite access Wine exports hit lowest in 20 years Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. 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.

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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, in just a few minutes. ASX up 2.3pc in July Microsoft: best day in 18 years Corporate wrap: Fortescue, Web Travel, Origin Energy Vic teachers prepare to strike again Trump secures Hamas deal Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 31 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Market frenzy over inflation Labor MP assault charges FIFA offers Football Australia $29m over sale AI means higher and lower airfares Rise of micro-influencers Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. 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 & 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 slips 0.8pc Trump says Iran “going to get a beating” Ampol triples June half profit Domino’s Pizza surges Bird flu reaches Victoria Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 30 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Low inflation to end rate hikes? ASIC warning on offset accounts Rio Tinto’s boom earnings Price of stamps to rise Qantas record flight Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. 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 & 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 surges on softer inflation numbers Corporate wrap: Mineral Resources, Perpetual, Woodside Bird flu found in local birds OpenAI rogue incident expands At least 13 killed in Japan quake Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA: rates could rise Apple overtakes Nvidia Judge hammers Gerry Harvey Origin confirms hack details LVMH billionaire under fire over staff size Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. 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 & 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 at 6 week high as oil retreats ACTU leaders quit Corporate wrap: DroneShield, Web Travel, Viva Energy Angus Taylor embroiled in ICAC claims Gina Rinehart increases SpaceX stake Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 28 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. ASX surges but fears remain Myer downgrades on sales drop Andrew Forrest warns on iron ore prices Chinese chipmaker booms “Bleisure” travel Is back Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the financial advice that doesn’t work anymore. 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 & 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 surges 1.4pc, best day in 6 weeks AusAlert test a ‘success’ Pauline Hanson loses discrimination appeal Sacked Qantas workers’ payments delayed Europe wildfires Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 27 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Oil, inflation to rock markets Albo bids for AI model ETF issuance surges US levies tariffs on 60 countries Century-old maths puzzles solved Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the financial advice that doesn’t work anymore. 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.

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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, in just a few minutes. ASX closes lower Trump 12.5pc tariff on Aust goods Coles-EV deal Hacker backs down Oil price surges Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 24 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA pressure to lift rates Albo’s new workers’ court Macquarie boss calls time Tesla sales up, profits down Restaurant busted selling ants Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the financial advice that doesn’t work anymore. 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 & 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 react to jobs shock Macquarie to review KPMG role Labor conference backs super change Kmart store overhaul US, Saudi nuclear deal Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 23 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Origin cyber hack scare House, unit prices tumble RBA: Aussies most worried about inflation Is Anthropic talking to ABC about content? Blockbusters spur cinema revival Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the financial advice that doesn’t work anymore. 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 & 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 gain as copper, gold rise Qantas named most punctual - again Aust Islamic State doctor found alive Corporate news: Wesfarmers, Lynas, Dusk Barnaby Joyce apologises over dog Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 22 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Hanson lauds Trump policy Lithium prices dive US casualties in Middle East hit 100 Kimi K3 demand overwhelms owner Emirates sleep hack Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, exploring the financial advice that doesn’t work anymore. 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 & 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 flat Barnaby Joyce shouts at dog KPMG new CEO Andy Burnham announces first policy Trump hits Canada with 50pc tariffs Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 21 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Super funds’ sterling year Albo whacks Hanson ASIC secures $830m in penalties Fiat to stop exporting to Australia Britain has a new PM Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your true hourly wage? 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 & 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. Tech stocks sold off on AI fears ASX winners: South32, Deep Yellow, Coast Entertainment Newspoll: Labor’s primary vote falls Spain wins FIFA World Cup Brisbane surprise quadruplets Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 20 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Auctions worse than COVID China set to launch mega AI model Local IPO market falters Spotify hit with AI music flood Excel ‘Olympics’ Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your true hourly wage? 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.

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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, in just a few minutes. ASX closes lower Telstra fronts up Hanson blasts immigrants, Muslims Port Hedland standstill Trump blames China Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 17 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. BHP v CBA for #1 Wall St banks hit record profits Streaming services up prices Pauline Hanson under fire Testosterone screening for US soldiers Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your true hourly wage? 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 & 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 flat as BHP drags Scott Morrison: Aust should help in Gulf Telstra execs to front inquiry tomorrow Sam Neill cause of death confirmed US to issue $1 Trump coin Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 16 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. New data centre rules Bitcoin’s strongest rally in months Seller dump auctions 17m Aussies watch World Cup Buffett / Gates bromance over Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your true hourly wage? 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 & 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. BHP pulls ASX higher Keating: bring super and Centrelink together Rudd warns on China, US conflict WA confirms more bird flu US closer to permanent daylight saving Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 15 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Business, consumer lull Trump’s Hormuz toll plan slammed Warning over Russian hacking Biggest is not best in CEO pay SpaceX share price tumbles Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your true hourly wage? 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 & 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. Oil prices surge, ASX flat Genesis, Vault agree to $12.6b merger Corporate Travel in UK govt talks KIIS continues post-Kyle & Jackie slide US to impose 20pc Hormuz toll Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 14 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Defensive stocks win friends Immigration goes digital Labor goes to ‘edges’ of law on ISIS brides Genesis $12.b bid for Vault to get green light Netflix ponders live channels Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to fix a broken 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 & 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 flat as investors weigh up Middle East Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 One Nation support slips City Chic shares soar 27 killed in Thailand pub fire Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. US-Iran ceasefire collapses Housing market bounces Qantas most on-time airline in world Uber Eats drivers to get 25pc pay rise Jeff Bezos-backed EV launches Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to fix a broken 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.

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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, in just a few minutes. ASX breaks losing streak Telstra CEO apologies for outage Corporate wrap: Bravura, WiseTech, NextDC Derryn Hinch dies aged 82 Iran attacks US military infrastructure Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 10 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. US-Iran attacks scare investors Aust to sell uranium to India Telstra fallout widens Nvidia to invest $2.9b in Firmus UK politics gets wilder Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to fix a broken 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 & 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 off 0.3pc on Iran conflict Telstra hit by second fault IMF downgrades growth forecast Pauline Hanson meets with UK activist WHO predicting rise in cancer cases We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 9 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Telstra outage triggers chaos Trump says Iran deal ‘over’ RBA higher unemployment warning Rents surge Sydney, Melbourne liveable cities Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to fix a broken 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 & 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. Iran strikes push oil up Telstra outage Corporate wrap: Resmed, Adairs, Atlas Arteria Prince Harry loses phone hacking case Trump claims Walmart price credit We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 8 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. $5.3b deal for NRL rights Albo blasts China WiseTech’s White steps down, again Melbourne biotech sends Ebola drug to Uganda Trump criticises Italian PM ahead of NATO Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to fix a broken 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 & 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 off 0.3pc Anthropic seeking data contracts Netwealth aims to double funds Trump admits calling FIFA boss China official’s $US300m bribe We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 7 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. $12.6b gold deal China blasts missile in the Pacific CBA warns on housing market Meta defends offensive commentary SBS wins at FIFA World Cup Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - six goals for the new financial year. 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 & 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, banks sold off China launches missile in South Pacific IFM Investors increases Atlas stake PM apologies for Kylie Minogue comments Trump’s alleged FIFA intervention We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 6 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. EV sales reach tipping point US celebrates 250 years Auction sales tumble Gold overtakes coal in export value Legal system’s AI frustrations Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - six goals for the new financial year. 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.

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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, in just a few minutes. ASX jumps as gold miners soar Bird flu found in NSW Saudi Arabia oil exports near pre-war levels US warned Iran about Israeli assassination plan Taylor Swift wedding imminent We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 3 July 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Crypto prices tumble Gaming ad overhaul Perpetual knocks back $2.5b bid OpenAI considers giving 5% to government Ford to employ grey-beards to help AI Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - six goals for the new financial year. 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 & 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 flat as NAB jumps Hormuz oil now 10m barrels a day Fuel biggest cost pressure for SMEs Alleged people smuggler arrested Russia attacks Kyiv We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.