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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 down QANTAS Covid settlement Iron ore surge Inflation rising US, Iran threats Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 13 March 2026 Australia eases emissions standards on petrol as the price of oil surges amid a slump in supply from the Middle East. The first signs of cracks in household spending emerge. Australia’s tech golden child, Atlassian, cuts 1,600 jobs. One-in-seven Australians experience personal fraud each year Hedgehogs and badgers to replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on British pound notes. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, an investor’s secret weapon explained. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the biggest strategic investments for major companies.Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra CFO Michael Ackland, fresh from winning the Investor Engagement Excellence Award at the CFO Awards, about how the telco is using AI to improve customer service, increase productivity and train its workforce, while avoiding the risk of over-investing in a rapidly evolving technology.Find out more: https://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 1.3pc Aussie dollar hits 4 year high Royal Commission advisor quits KFC’s Germany push US prepares new tariff round Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday 12 March 2026 A rate hike next week looks increasingly likely after the Reserve Bank Deputy Governor said failing to raise rates could be a problem for the economy. Australia shuts down diplomatic missions in the Middle East as bombing in the region escalates Matt Canavan elected to lead the Nationals The federal government spends $200m to support a local data centre player Amazon pushes robo-taxis without steering wheels, an accelerator or a brake Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, an investor’s secret weapon explained. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Long queues outside the ABC Bullion store in Sydney became a familiar sight over the last six months as the price of gold surged and investors rushed to buy the precious metal.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jordan Eliseo, General Manager of ABC Bullion, about the demand for gold and silver, why self-managed super funds are allocating more to precious metals, and how he's seeing investors using gold to diversify portfolios in an uncertain economic environment.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions. ABC Bullion is a partner of Fear & Greed.Find out more: https://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 rises Scott Morrison cleared Allegra Spender’s tax overhaul Anthropic to open in Australia US attacks mine-laying boats Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday 11 March 2026 The local sharemarket rebounds from Monday’s plunge, but remains at the whim of Donald Trump’s commentary. Australia sends hardware and personnel to the Middle East. The value of housing across the country passes $12 trillion for the first time. David Littleproud resigns as leader of the federal Nationals Aussies heading to Europe take the long way around Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, an investor’s secret weapon explained. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Agentic AI promises productivity gains - but what does it actually look like inside a real business?Sean Aylmer speaks with Anouk Darling, CEO of student accommodation provider Scape, about how the company is using agentic AI to manage tens of thousands of student queries, automate parts of the student journey, and free up staff to focus on the human side of the business.Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Salesforce for the Agentforce World Tour Sydney. This interview is part of a series exploring how agentic AI is transforming Aussie businesses. Visit agentforce.com for more information.Find out more: https://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 rebounds Iranian soccer players granted visas Glencore considering listing on ASX Kyle Sandilands demands to return to air Apple shifts iPhone production to India Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday 10 March 2026 The local share market wipes out $90 billion as oil prices head towards $US120 a barrel. Iron ore stockpiles in China threaten the big miners and the federal budget bottom line Porn sites in Australia block local users on the back of new age verification laws Commonwealth Bank reports two mortgage brokers and several accountants to police over what could be a $1 billion fraud How the world is becoming much more health conscious, when it comes to alcohol Plus the third interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: Justin Hales, founder and CEO of Camplify, on taking an Australian success story global.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The local share market tumbled almost 3% as tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices sharply higher, and investors started worrying about the impact on global growth.Sean Aylmer speaks with AMP’s Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy, Dr Shane Oliver, about why oil shocks still matter for markets, how long this volatility might last, and whether investors should be worried about a deeper sell-off.This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to you before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://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 sinks on oil fears Airlines expand refunds Iran soccer team safety fears Boomers’ wealth hits $6 trillion Ex-rapper wins Nepal election Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday 9 March 2026 The local share market is set to tumble after the price of oil pushes above $US92 a barrel. Some petrol wholesalers begin rationing supplies to service stations Australia Post managed to deliver more than 3,000 parcels a minute during the Christmas rush A strong week for auctions How the boom in date centres created a boom in “man camps” Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, a sceptic’s guide to Manifesting March. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we too negative about the economy? After last week's strong GDP figure - and some welcome news about productivity - Michael Thompson talks to economist Stephen Koukoulas about whether we're too quick to talk down the economy... and whether the green shoots can last.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1Sean hits Michael and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — all about how they use the internet, their trust in AI, and whether Google has a place in search anymore.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A surprisingly strong result for the economy, volatile financial markets, a landmark legal case affecting all Australian companies, and a $200 million radio show disintegrates. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://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. Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 6 March 2026 The former directors of Star Entertainment are found to have not broken the law, when hundreds of millions of dollars was laundered through the company’s casino operations. Canadian PM Mark Carney calls for a collaboration of middle power countries. Australia’s major airports spend up big, but customers are likely to bare the cost Mexican theme restaurants lead the rush of new fast food outlets across Australia NATO air defences shoot down an Iranian ballistic missile heading towards Turkish airspace Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, a sceptic’s guide to Manifesting March. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last week, Sean Aylmer spoke with Domain President Jason Pellegrino about what CoStar ownership means for the platform - from residential scale to a new commercial-property data push.This week, the conversation shifts to leadership: how you guide a company through major change, how you bring two cultures together, and what it’s like returning to the same business - as the same leader - and having to tell staff, customers and the market that “everything’s changed”.Domain is a supporter of Fear & Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How much of the change in average price between units v houses can be attributed to the billions spent on the renovation boom of the last decade ?
I preferred the old logo. It was more unique and easy to recognize.
Absolutely vacuous today.
The wiggles part was essential for my kids. thanks for sharing
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Brazil reported 4k deaths in a single day. It would be worst than India. https://noticias.uol.com.br/saude/ultimas-noticias/redacao/2021/04/06/covid-19-coronavirus-casos-mortes-06-de-abril.htm
Missed the most important point - how do I block ID2.0?
Everytime you ask about house prices to a real estate agent, he/she will always says the prices are going up. Australia is living one of it's biggest bubbles in the house market.
A really great overview of the relevant news each day 👍👏. Just the right amount of info and always ready before you wake up - dread to think what time he has to get up to prepare it all!
Great podcast! Broad review of stories from markets / business / current affairs and politics all in 20 minutes, without wasting time on the narrow opinions of "the man on the street" or a political spin off against Pollies! Refreshing insightful interviews with professionals instead. Two thumbs up!