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Inflation
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Donald Trump
Interest Rates
ASX
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BHP
S&P ASX 200
Oil Prices
ASX 200
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Middle East Conflict
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Telstra
Oil
Apple
Household Spending

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at fearandgreed.com.au

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It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about meeting etiquette.

From agendas and starting on time to late arrivals, phone use and follow-ups, Sean, Michael and Adam share thei... more

Big companies issuing major downgrades, a huge overhaul of the NDIS, and one of the world's most successful CEOs decides it's time to go. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking... more

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 1.8pc for week

• Building sector cost warning

• US awards first AUK... more

Friday 24 April 2026

Microsoft promises to spend $25 billion on data centres in Australia.

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia now has 46 days of fuel supply, ten more than when the war started

• An envoy of Donald Trump approache... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Houghton
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Episode: Is the world entering a new nuclear arms race?
Vivek Prabhu
Head of Credit and Fixed Income at Perpetual
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Episode: Q+A: $2bn pipeline: how Aussie businesses can win work in the Pacific
Sean William Lou
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Episode: Billions, bloodlines and iron ore – the Rinehart mining feud explained
Stephen Cocol
Economist featured as resident expert
Episode: First petrol, then milk: the next cost-of-living hit is coming
Tim Burrows
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Mumbrella
Episode: Q+A: How one radio blow-up wiped half a company’s value
Andrew Orbach
A guest on Fear and Greed Q&A
National Australia Bank (NAB)
Episode: Why the Roberts-Smith arrest is the most significant military case ever
Andrew Allback
Group Executive for Business and Private Banking
National Australia Bank
Episode: Q+A: Diesel is the backbone of regional Australia - and it's under strain
Jared O'Reilly
Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: Rates set to rise as war continues; housing market slows; peak reality TV is over
Stephen Colcolas
Resident economist invited for Q&A
Fear and Greed / guest economist
Episode: ASX resilience shows through; regional house prices best; biggest religious pilgrimages

Hosts

Michael Thompson
Host focused on business news and market analysis with a pragmatic, banter-driven style.
Sean Aylmer
Co-host known for commentary on economics, policy, and market moves with a measured, accessible delivery.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 882 ratings
  • Was great until…

    Get these mining tax propaganda ads out of the show! Come on guys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Menziez666
    Australia2 months ago
  • Shallow and misleading

    No, Indonesia will not be ‘paying 19% tariffs’, because tariffs are a tax paid by the importer (in the US), which most of us know. Please don’t reinforce the false narrative!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    S wood the good
    Australia9 months ago
  • Cringey,giggly smug

    Massively irritating. If there was any actual economic information, it was buried under the excessive tatting around.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Constant non reader
    Australia10 months ago
  • Why do I keep listening

    Seriously why do I keep listening to these guys. The formula is working for me. Entertaining, educational and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CheckinJames
    Australiaa year ago
  • News that's entertaining

    Sean, Michael and Adam make business news fun and entertaining. I subscribe to many business podcasts but Fear & Greed is the first one I listen and look forward to every morning. I have told my friends about them. Keep up the great work team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vanessaasoiaf
    Australiaa year ago

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Many praise the hosts' ability to demystify macro trends without hype.
Critics call out overlong banter and some biased political commentary.
Listeners appreciate the concise market briefings and practical takeaways, especially for investors.
Fans enjoy the daily cadence and reliable coverage of AI and tech developments.

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Is the world entering a new nuclear arms race?
Q: What opportunities exist in the Pacific region according to the guest?
Tim Houghton highlights programs and platforms that connect sellers of services with buyers of expertise in the Pacific, emphasizing investment opportunities and cross-border collaboration.
Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home
Q: What impact will rising fuel costs and higher interest rates have on business insolvencies going forward?
Ivan Calhoun explains that higher costs compress margins and cash flow, increasing the risk of defaults, especially among smaller businesses and those with high leverage, while banks may respond with tighter lending conditions and higher provisions.
Q+A: $2bn pipeline: how Aussie businesses can win work in the Pacific
Q: What should investors focus on in the near term to manage risk and capitalize on opportunities?
Be nimble, maintain firepower to deploy when opportunities arise, and balance defensive positioning with selective rotation into riskier assets as conditions allow, while monitoring the inflationary implications of geopolitical events.
Q+A: $2bn pipeline: how Aussie businesses can win work in the Pacific
Q: What were the key actions you took when markets were volatile in March?
We increased portfolio flexibility by extending the average maturity, rotated into hybrid securities, and used active duration trading to capture short-term movements, which helped offset credit spread losses and preserve capital.
Q+A: Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon: what’s next for tech stocks
Q: What's driving the current skepticism around software valuations, especially for Microsoft, in an AI-driven market?
Software margins are facing pressure as AI lowers barriers to entry, competition increases, and customers push for more cost-effective, AI-enabled solutions, leading to a reevaluation of the growth and pricing power of traditional SaaS players.

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A daily Australian business news show blending macro context, markets, and tech with light banter from two journalists. Episodes typically cover rate expectations, inflation drivers, housing and stock-market moves, and notable corporate shifts, often complemented by geopolitical twists and major tech/AI developments. Guests range from economists and CFOs to founders and industry executives, offering practical insights on finance, AI adoption, and strategic business decisions. The format balances rigorous analysis with accessible conversation, making it useful for listeners who want quick, actionable context for markets, policy, and business strategy, all presented with a distinct Aussie perspective and occasional controversy around politica... more

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