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 23 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Mega defence deal with Canada WiseTech’s White investigated UK PM steps down Ingham’s hunkers down over bird flu fears Wall St’s interest in flying cars 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? - tackling financial avoidance. 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 0.1pc Rocky start to peace talks David Jones appoints new CEO Corporate news: Metcash, SGH, a2 Milk Egypt’s first World Cup win in 92 years 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 22 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Housing market tumbles US-Iran peace deal teeters BHP sold off on cost overruns Fuel excise cut extended UK PM set to lose job 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? - tackling financial avoidance. 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.

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 & 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 as BHP tumbles US-Iran talks postponed Shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz Victorian teachers reject pay deal UK PM’s rival wins byelection 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 19 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson CGT backflip Migration falls New richest suburb Scathing audit of Snowy Hydro Swiss watch slump 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? - tackling financial avoidance. 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 0.6pc on Fed rate hike expectations US, Iran sign interim peace agreement Vodafone outage HSBC fined $35m Qantas receives first Project Sunrise jet 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 18 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Pauline Hanson fires up at Press Club Middle East travel warning lifted CommSec reveals SpaceX popularity Iran to receive incentives to end war Apple’s camera equipped AirPods 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? - tackling financial avoidance. 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 as oil falls Pauline Hanson’s fiery Press Club speech Linfox succession battle Kyle Sandiland’s $15m deal Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis 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 17 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Rates on hold (for now) Insurance crisis for homeowners ACCC vs Grill’d El Nino announced for Australia Peace deal 1.5 pages long 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? - property investing for passive income. 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 steady as RBA pauses on rates M&A activity: Atlas Arteria, Qube Lincraft to close remaining stores SpaceX surges Eight killed in B-52 bomber crash 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 16 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Peace deal in Middle East War end sparks markets Rinehart’s $1.4bn SpaceX investment M&A bonanza Sibling order impacts health 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? - property investing for passive income. 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 jumps 1.3pc on peace deal JD Vance to sign agreement in Geneva Pauline Hanson now preferred PM KPMG to stop bidding for government work Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC 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 15 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. US-Iran ceasefire Next move in rates could be down Musk’s trillions Forgettable week for housing market Qantas mulls dumping A380s 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? - property investing for passive income. 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.

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 & 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 up, oil down Iran-US deal? Foxtel NRL bid Magellen merger approval SpaceX set for Wall St lift-off 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 12 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. SpaceX lift-off entices local investors Aust to buy jet fuel from China Middle East conflict flares up Rebel’s plans to own sport World Cup kick-off 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? - property investing for passive income. 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 dips on Middle East flare-up Chartered Accountants ANZ to probe audit firms Corporate wrap: Alcoa, Lendlease, JB HiFi Latest radio ratings Anthropic releases Mythos AI model 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 11 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Sigma mulls $14b bid for UK chemist A$ heads south Rental yields in spotlight Power grid expansion ready Airline profits plunge 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? - property investing for passive income. 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 shrugs off Iran tensions Super funds strong return CBA’s NZ bank fined Northern Star rejects calls to sell Riots, protests in Northern Ireland 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 10 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. NAB forecasts interest rates to fall Libs consider working with One Nation Apple credits social media ban as inspiration Iconic retailer collapses World Cup politics 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? - property investing for passive income. 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 down 0.2pc oOh!Media takeover bid One Nation tackles student visas US Apache helicopter crashes Apple unveils Siri upgrade 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 9 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Tech wobbles hits Wall Street Backlash over ‘ditch the witch’ billboards New insight into property investors Nicotine consumption jumps 40pc AI develops new vaccines 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? - should you get an EV on a lease? 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. Richard Scolyer to receive state funeral King’s Birthday Honours List Aussie dollar dips on renewed Middle East conflict Trumps walks out of interview 12 killed in Philippines earthquake 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 8 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Big stocks perform poorly KPMG under investigation Energy battle heats up Incarceration rates soar T-Rex up for auction 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? - should you get an EV on a lease? 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. Miners drop KPMG crisis Allan challenge? Megaport surges Coal incentives 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 5 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes Tax bill passes House of Reps Treasury Wine surges on overhaul Penny Wong joins new tariff criticism US icon signs with Chinese brand 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? - should you get an EV on a lease? 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 drops 1.1pc on conflict, iron ore SpaceX IPO details revealed Snowy Hydro may miss deadline Corporate wrap: Treasury Wine, ASX Ltd, Alinta Energy John Laws auction raises $4.6m 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 4 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Economy heading for recession? Bitcoin stumbles Electrified vehicles almost 50pc of all new sales Hermes and Chanel defy spending downturn SpaceX IPO liftoff 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? - should you get an EV on a lease? 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 as GDP fuels rate hopes Morrison backs subs plan Corporate wrap: Maggie Beer, Ingenia, Megaport KPMG scandal escalates Google’s plan to release mosquitos 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 3 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. 3m workers get 4.75pc pay rise Kmart vs IKEA Investor takes on biggest gold stock Insurers report doubling of EV cover requests 3.5m Insta followers in 48 hours 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? - should you get an EV on a lease? 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. Retailers slip after wage ruling Dwelling approvals drop Call to overhaul copyright law Corporate news wrap: Atlas Arteria, Nine, Collins Foods US discussing nuclear expansion Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 2 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Tech stocks surge One Nation poll stirs up Canberra Battle for NRL rights Aussie unis drop down rankings Ford Motors’ pivot triggers share surge 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 are you actually working for? 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 tech surges One Nation most popular party Peter Warren tumbles 25pc Corporate wrap: Lendlease, Cettire, DroneShield Nvidia announces new chip Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 1 June 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. House prices tumble $A at decade high Pollies told to stay mute in Chinese EVs Use of debit cards declines CIA official accused of gold theft 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 are you actually working for? 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 week, it's Five Questions on redundancy, career shocks and what comes next.Sean, Michael and Adam share their own experiences of losing jobs, the emotional hit that comes with redundancy, and why it can also become a turning point.They discuss identity, uncertainty, stigma, rebuilding confidence — and why Fear & Greed probably wouldn’t exist without those career setbacks.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 & 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 1.6pc Reports of ceasefire agreement KPMG Chief Exec quits Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president Blue Origin rocket explodes Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 29 May 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Fed govt sues 3M for $2b ASX tumbles after US strikes on Iran Business investment surges on data centres Rinehart richest Australian Ferrari EV launch a flop 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 are you actually working for? 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 tumbles on Middle East hostilities Treasury Secretary on tax changes Question Time gets rowdy State of Origin most streamed program Google engineer charged with insider trading Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 28 May 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Low inflation means rates on hold CGT debate heats up Endeavour Group to offload wineries Westpac fined $26m for not looking after customers NASA’s plans for the moon 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 are you actually working for? 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 0.7pc on softer inflation data China rebukes Australia on critical minerals Second group of women linked to ISIS return Gina Rinehart revealed as Southern Cross investor Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 27 May 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Energy costs to fall US-Iran peace deal teeters Three quarters of businesses hit by fuel costs Goodman Group goes big on data centres Weight-loss drug breakthrough 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 are you actually working for? 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 0.4pc after US Iran strikes Atlas Arteria worth $1b more than offer Fisher & Paykel, Kogan.com surge Sam Altman says Australia could lead data centres Pope Leo’s AI intervention Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 26 May 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. CGT backdown Qantas long-haul plans delayed Why people don’t trust AI on property ACCC weighs cost of stamp Trump in no rush to do deal 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 entertain well (without overspending). 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 climbs ASIO boss at Royal Commission Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time Adore Beauty hit by cost of living Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 25 May 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Magnificent 7 hit $32 trillion Trump says end of war is near Half of vehicles sold in 10 years to be EVs Guzman y Gomez exits US Sleep’s health benefits 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 entertain well (without overspending). 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.

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Sean asks Michael and Adam about what to wear in the office. Is the business suit dead? Are shorts ever appropriate? And Sean shares the fashion faux pas that still haunts him 30 years later.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 & 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 higher CGT negotiations begin Tuas dumps $1.5b deal US backs Brisbane quantum company Andrew under scrutiny Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.