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Thursday 26 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Rate hike likely after CPI surprise ASX record high Woolworths’ bumper profit AI bites, with WiseTech Global to cut 2,000 jobs Trump’s rollicking State of the Union 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? - this week, starting from scratch with money. 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 hits record Bumper crop of results PM evacuated after bomb threat Deloitte warns on ChatGPT Louvre director resigns after robbery Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 25 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Tech sell-off escalates CGT cut to help first home buyers $92b high-speed rail link Housing plan for Westfield Trump’s tariffs kick in at 10pc 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? - this week, starting from scratch with money. 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 flat; tech tumbles Ex-ANZ boss drops lawsuit Profit season delivers mixed results Airlines battle over loyalty bonuses Mandelson caught up in Epstein probe Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 24 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. US tariff exemption for beef Govt under pressure on ISIS families Gold Coast gets Trump Tower Train driver sacked for Nazi salute Warning for Mexico travellers 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? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. 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 slips on tariff uncertainty Govt accused of hypocrisy on tariffs Royal Commission set to begin Results wrap Man shot dead at Trump’s Florida home Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 23 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. US tariff decision bad for Australia Market nears record in earning season PM to focus on economy Australian wellbeing index Winter Olympics glory 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? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. 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.

Has remote work contributed to a loneliness epidemic? Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang about talking to strangers, phone vs email, and whether remote work has made us braver online and quieter in person.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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 flat CharlesIII: “law must take its course” Taylor on energy Guzman tumbles QBE surges Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 20 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Telstra boosts dividends Labour market stays tight Zip Co drops 40pc Zuckerberg gives evidence End of the supersize meal era? 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? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. 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 soars, unemployment stable Aussie giants report results PM’s‘contempt’ for ISIS brides ACCC targets Temu, Shein US-Iran tensions build Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 19 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Real wages fall as inflation rises NAB’s bumper profit $14.2b bid for Bluescope Santos to cut 10pc of jobs Countries defying bank branch trend 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? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. 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 higher on NAB result Pauline Hanson’s partial apology Health insurance premiums to rise Earnings wrap: Santos, Mirvac, Dexus, Superloop Rev. Jesse Jackson dies Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 18 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. BHP bumper profit, dividends Rate hikes on RBA agenda Taylor’s new frontbench IMF calls to lift GST Doctor admits injecting skier 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? - this week, the kids’ money blueprint. 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. BHP results boost ASX Angus Taylor tackles childcare Company results wrap Major energy project blowout $100m Pentagon drone challenge Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 17 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. ACCC v Coles on misleading promos JB HiFi surges Taylor outlines vision BlueScope’s huge dividend plans Cherie Blair’s frank interview about Tony 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? - this week, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). 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. Tech sector rebouncs Leaked Liberal immigration policy Death at Rio Tinto site Results wrap: JB Hifi, Treasury Wines, A2 Milk Europe hits back at US Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 16 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Libs fresh start hopes Anything-but-tech trade grows Macquarie $12b bid for Qube Solar panels produce too much energy Democrats tell Europe Trump will be gone 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? - this week, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). 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 Aussie shout might well be dead, with drinks too expensive for people to buy a round on a night out. New data from payments company Tyro suggests customers are hitting a ceiling on what they're willing to pay for coffee and beer. Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang on their attitudes to the shout, tipping, splitting bills, money boundaries, and how much is too much to pay for a coffee?Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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 drops on tech sell-off Angus Taylor wins Lib spill Austal, Cochlear, Webjet tumble ICE agents out of Minnesota First Aussie gold at Winter Olympics Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 13 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Taylor set to beat Ley ANZ’s bumper result RBA concedes unemployment too low High speed internet boom Spotify hits 750m users 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? - this week, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). 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 Lib leadership challenge tomorrow AMP’s worst day in two decades Corporate results wrap Canada shooter identified Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 12 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. CBA surges CSL tumbles Treasury advised govt on CGT changes Angus Taylor quits front bench Crockery maker’s AI boom 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? - this week, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). 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 soars on CBA profit Big swings as companies report Leadership challenge may be imminent Breakthrough in US kidnapping 10 dead after Canada school shooting Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 11 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. PM calls to tone down rhetoric Macquarie after mortgages and deposits Cars spying on owners Alphabet’s 100 year bond Value of an Olympic medal 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? - this week, the money basics you don't know (but everyone assumes you do). 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. Tech stocks boost market Nine charged over Herzog protests One Nation’s weak preference flows Union pushing for WFH Airline competition heats up Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 10 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. ASX best day since April Lib leadership spill likely this week Household spending drops Number of rich Aussies surges Best of the Superbowl ads 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? - this week, seven signs you’re better with money than you think. 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. Market up nearly 2pc Profit season heats up Coalition’s dire Newspoll NBN won’t be finished until 2040 Epstein saga claims UK scalp Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 9 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Profit season to spark wild ride AI spend hits $1 trillion annually Coalition reforms Bumper week for home sales Men’s ski jumping rumours 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? - this week, seven signs you’re better with money than you think. 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 the Washington Post (owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos) sacked 300 journalists, reducing its newsroom by about a third. Michael and Sean talk about the impact of the decision, the business of newspapers, and Sean's own experience of having to make major changes to newsrooms.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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 tumbles Rio-Glencore deal off Coalition still divided Bullock in parliament NFL for MCG Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 6 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA wage warning Pauline Hanson flags joining Coalition Bondi stabbing inquest findings Google’s massive AI spend Winter Olympics gets underway Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven signs you’re better with money than you think. 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, silver tumbles Attempted bombing declared terrorism Bunnings wins legal fight ICE agents withdraw Washington Post job cuts Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 5 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. CGT scale back for property investors Tech stocks hammered Still no re-unification for coalition AustralianSuper loses ground to competitors $US500b crypto sell-off Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven signs you’re better with money than you think. 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 lift ASX Major defence land sell-off Airport delays as arrivals hit record WFH case could reshape rights Bill Gates on AI Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 4 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA lifts interest rates Coalition at odds over reuniting Mobile phone battle heats up Elon Musk combines his two companies US TikTok upsets users with new rules Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven signs you’re better with money than you think. 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 1pc Nats on crossbenches Qantas selldown Corporate updates Clintons to testify Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 3 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Libs-Nats in talks to reunite Mortgage competition heats up Corporate Travel Management boss resigns Social media ban’s global momentum Melania doco flops Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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 loses 1pc as gold slides Bitcoin tumbles Littleproud survives challenge Economy airfare wars Grammy protests Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 2 February 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Housing starts with a bang RBA meets today, tomorrow Gold, silver, Bitcoin tumble Pauline Hanson now most popular Epstein captures Gates, Musk Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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.

With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia’s traditional rental model.Local: Residential founder and co-CEO Matt Berg talks to Sean Aylmer about how institutionally owned housing works, why long-term leases matter, and why investors are backing the model as both a solution and an opportunity.To find out more, visit localresidential.com.auLocal: Residential is a supporter of Fear & Greed.This podcast contains general information only.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 slumps 0.7pc on Fed speculation Hastie pulls out of Lib leadership race Nine Entertainment sells radio stations Nipa virus outbreak Apple’s record iPhone sales Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 30 January 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Renewables provide 51pc energy Lib leadership tussle Good day for uranium, bad for rare earths EU, India mega trade deal Tesla to dump EV models Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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. Iran fears send gold soaring Fed keeps rates on hold PM and states to meet on health Apple fixing Telstra issue 16,000 Amazon layoffs Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 29 January 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. RBA set to hike rates next week A$ pushes above US70c Nats leadership spill Why oil is measured in barrels Droneshield boss explains share sale Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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. CPI jumps, AUD hits 3 yr high Grocery wars heat up Morrison’s controversial speech slammed Rudd may run for UN job UPS to cut 30,000 jobs Join our free daily newsletter here.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 28 January 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. BHP pips CBA to lead the ASX Business confidence picks up Hottest property in 2026 Call to name heatwaves after oil, gas companies $Trump tanks Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven money habits that could change your 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.