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Thursday 5 March 2026 Economic growth in Australia accelerates, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates. The local sharemarket has its worst day since April last year Oil prices surge, while gold prices fall Fighting in the Middle East escalates as Australia rushes to get citizens home A new type of drug that resists overdoses Plus the second interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: David Holland from Employment Hero on culture and international growth at an Australian HR-tech unicorn.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia’s economy is growing faster than expected. New GDP figures show the economy expanded by 2.6 per cent through 2025 — its fastest pace in almost three years — helped by government spending, strong business investment including data centres, and resilient consumer demand.Belinda Allen, Head of Australian Economics at Commonwealth Bank, joins Sean Aylmer to unpack the numbers, and she explains why the strong economy, the inflation challenge, and international uncertainty have put the RBA in a pickle.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 falls 1.9pc Commercial flights leave Dubai for Sydney Businesses reject push for 5 weeks leave Endeavour to keep liquor & pubs Apple launches new Macbooks Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday 4 March 2026 The Reserve Bank Governor warns that another rate hike is a live option as the Iranian conflict pushes oil prices higher. The Middle East conflict escalates with the Australian Defence Force headquarters in the UAE hit The richest programme in radio, the Kyle and Jackie O Show, collapses after a spat between the two stars Apple and Google launch versions of cheaper mobile phones Weight-loss drugs might help heart attack victims’ recovery 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.
Enterprise AI is moving fast, and it’s already moved beyond large language models. The focus now is on “agentic AI”: systems that combine raw AI intelligence with business logic, workflows and governance to deliver predictable, enterprise-grade outcomes.Sean Aylmer speaks with Sanjna Parulekar, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing for Agentforce at Salesforce, about how companies overcome the “last mile” challenge of moving from pilot to production, and why in three years agents won’t feel revolutionary - they’ll just feel normal.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 and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX down Amazon data centres hit by drones Melbourne hotels disrupted by Iran conflict Canada PM Mark Carney arrives in Australia Aldi slips as Coles and Woolies grow Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday 3 March 2026 Fighting in the Middle East widens with 12 countries, including the UK, drawn into the conflict, as oil prices surge. The February reporting season wraps up, and analysts say it was one of the strongest in recent years Parliament returns to Canberra as Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers celebrate birthdays Ampol may need to offload more than 50 service stations to push through a merger deal Survivor, the reality TV show, celebrates 50 seasons And today, the first interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: James Teodorini, Head of ANZ at Airwallex, on why having a ‘what next’ mindset can be your competitive advantage.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian employers are making progress on closing the gender pay gap, but there’s still a lot of work ahead. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency's new report shows half of employers are now recording a pay gap below 11.2 per cent. More organisations are within the target range but half still sit above it, and men remain almost twice as likely to occupy the highest paid roles.Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, joins Sean Aylmer to discuss what’s driving the improvement, and why narrowing the gap requires long-term cultural change, not just policy reform.Find out more: https://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. Energy companies surge Oil soars Mining profits jump Barrenjoey deal Texas shooting Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday 2 March 2026 Oil, gas and gold prices set to soar after US and Israel forces kill the leader of Iran. House prices in Sydney and Melbourne flatline Anthony Albanese takes a hit to his popularity on the back of Angus Taylor’s rise Woolworths wins some ground in the battle against Coles Paramount Skydance set to buy Warner Bros Discovery 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A bumper week for the economy: December quarter GDP, household spending figures, building approvals and more. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to explore what it all means for Australian businesses, households and the RBA's battle against inflation.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Fear & Greed Q&A, Michael puts Sean and Adam on the spot with five rapid-fire questions — no notice, no prep — all about airlines, loyalty programs, business class, and the little things that make flying either a joy… or deeply irritating.With Qantas reporting record profits and the loyalty program battle with Virgin heating up, the trio unpack whether points actually influence booking decisions, whether airline loyalty is now the real business of aviation, and if business class is worth the splurge.They also share their best-ever flight experiences (including a first-class surprise upgrade and a childhood trip that set the bar impossibly high), before a candid look at modern flight etiquette — from overhead locker offenders to mid-air commentators.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Company results galore, an inflation surprise, and two of the best CEO performances of the past couple of years - all in one week. 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 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 again Coalition won’t release review Last day of earnings season ASIC v Budget Direct Block slashes 40% of jobs Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday 27 February 2026 Qantas unveils a record profit but a slowdown in its international business sends its share price tumbling. Global share markets, including the ASX, hit record levels Mobile phones set to blast a test emergency warning across the country The latest in the tax debate Donald Trump becomes further embroiled in the Epstein files 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last year Domain became part of Nasdaq-listed CoStar Group, a global leader in commercial real estate data and analytics. Domain President Jason Pellegrino joins Sean Aylmer to explain what that means for the Australian property platform and how being part of a much larger, data-driven international organisation changes the game.They discuss why confidence is the core need of property buyers everywhere, how AI is reshaping the journey, and why commercial property in Australia is a “white space” ripe for disruption.Domain is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://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 another record RBA Governor on inflation Diplomat families told to leave Middle East Results wrap NVIDIA’s massive profit Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday 26 February 2026 Higher than expected inflation figures have upped the chance of an interest rate hike in coming months. The local sharemarket hits an all-time high A bumper profit at Woolworths sends its share price up the most in 30 years AI bites, with WiseTech Global to cut 2,000 jobs Donald Trump’s loud, abrasive State of the Union address 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biotech company Imugene reported its half-year results yesterday. It’s still loss-making, but sharply cutting costs and seeing what appear to be genuinely encouraging clinical results.Its lead cancer therapy, azer-cel, is showing strong response rates in difficult lymphoma cases, with some patients cancer-free for nearly two years - and the FDA has given positive feedback on the company’s strategy.But at the same time, the company’s share price is down around 80pc over the last year.Sean Aylmer speaks to Leslie Chong, CEO and Managing Director of Imugene, about what it takes to run a long-cycle biotech business, trying to develop life-changing treatments while keeping investors engaged.Find out more: https://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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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nbn also needs to improve upload speed. download speed is not the only problem with it.
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!