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Big stocks perform poorly; KPMG under investigation; T-Rex up for auction 07.06.2026 15m

Monday 8 June 2026 Some of the country’s biggest stocks are also among the worst performers, 11 months into the financial year.  The corporate regulator launches a formal inquiry into KPMG over the use of a client’s confidential board papers The battle for energy heats up Australia’s incarceration rates soar Sotheby’s is set to auction a 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex 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. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 June 2026 07.06.2026 12m

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, after last week's softer-than-expected GDP figures.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you lease an EV? 06.06.2026 21m

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcats.There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at the costs and benefits of using a novated lease for a new electric vehicle.Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition | 6 June 2026 05.06.2026 27m

A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over.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.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.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | ASX down for the week 05.06.2026 3m

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes; tax bill passes Reps; US icon signs with Chinese brand 04.06.2026 16m

Friday 5 June 2026 RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends three rate cuts last year, and three rate hikes this year.  The local share market takes a tumble as a new iron ore region in Africa takes on the Pilbara giants Treasury Wine Estates’ share price surges as it overhauls its strategy The government’s controversial tax legislation passes the House of Reps NBA superstar Steph Curry signs a mega deal with a Chinese athletic brand. 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. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: The hidden investing gap inside Australia’s super funds 04.06.2026 11m

Australians now have more than $4 trillion invested in superannuation, but many people have little idea where their retirement savings are actually invested. A new report from Mindful Investing argues there’s a growing gap between what Australians say they want from ethical investing and what many super funds actually hold in their portfolios.Sean Aylmer speaks with Barry Coates, CEO of Mindful Investing, about why transparency remains such a major issue in superannuation, why index investing may be contributing to the problem, and whether younger Australians could eventually force change across the sector.This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Mindful Investing is working with BlueChip Communication, a supporter of Fear & Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | ASX drops 1.1pc on conflict, iron ore 04.06.2026 5m

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economy heading for recession?; Bitcoin stumbles; SpaceX IPO liftoff 03.06.2026 17m

Thursday 4 June 2026 The Australian economy slows as interest rates and fuel costs bite.  Electrified vehicles comprised almost 50 per cent of all new vehicles sold last month  Bitcoin tumbles as global investors head towards US tech stocks Luxury brands Hermes and Chanel defy the spending downturn in Australia Elon Musk’s SpaceX ready for IPO liftoff 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. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: Is Australia already sliding into an economic downturn? 03.06.2026 10m

Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, and the real weakness may only just be beginning.Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist - Australia, New Zealand & Global Commodities at HSBC, about why rising interest rates, falling confidence, weakening house prices and the Middle East conflict could push Australia into a genuine downturn - and why the Reserve Bank may be unable to cut rates quickly even if the economy weakens sharply.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | ASX down for the week 03.06.2026 6m

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m workers get 4.75pc pay rise; Kmart takes on IKEA; 3.5m Insta followers in 48 hours 02.06.2026 19m

Wednesday 3 June 2026 Almost three million workers will receive a pay rise of at least 4.75 per cent, but economists warn the increase could lead to higher interest rates.  An activist investor takes on Australia’s biggest gold stock Kmart vs IKEA in homewares Insurers report a doubling of requests for EV coverage The kiwi footballer whose Instagram account went from less than 5,000 followers to 3.5 million in two days 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. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: The technology helping prove what’s real in the AI era 02.06.2026 12m

Generative AI is making fake video and audio harder than ever to detect, raising one of the defining questions of the AI era: how do we know what’s real?Sean Aylmer speaks with Finbar O’Hanlon, founder and Chief Innovation Officer of ASX-listed Ion Video, about new technology designed to verify whether video is genuinely human-created.... and why the future of AI video may involve fully personalised news, education and entertainment streams built in real time.Ion Video is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | Retailers slip after wage ruling 02.06.2026 5m

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech stocks surge; battle for NRL rights; Aussie unis drop down rankings 01.06.2026 16m

Tuesday 2 June 2026 Local tech stocks surged yesterday, but the sector remains the worst performer on the ASX, in sharp contrast to many other global markets.  Broadcasters battle to win the rights to the National Rugby League Australian universities drop down global rankings A poll says One Nation is now the most popular political party in the country How Ford Motors pivoted away from cars and triggered a surge in its share price  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. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: Has Australia’s housing downturn finally arrived? 01.06.2026 10m

Australia’s housing market is weakening, and Sydney and Melbourne are now clearly falling. National house prices were flat in May, auction clearance rates have dropped sharply, and investors are facing major uncertainty following proposed tax changes in the federal budget.Sean Aylmer speaks with Tim Lawless, Research Director at Cotality, about what happens next for house prices, renters, investors and first home buyers - and why this downturn looks different from previous housing cycles.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | ASX flat as tech surges 01.06.2026 5m

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House prices tumble; $A at decade high; pollies told to stay quiet in Chinese EVs 31.05.2026 18m

Monday 1 June 2026 House prices across the country flatline, while in Sydney and Melbourne they fell sharply last month. The Aussie dollar pushes back above 72 US cents and is riding high against many global currencies Local politicians told not to have confidential discussions in Chinese made EVs.  The use of debit cards is declining A CIA official accused of stealing $303 million worth of gold bars from the organisation 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. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and 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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 1 June 2026 31.05.2026 11m

This week: March quarter GDP figures A Senate appearance by RBA Governor Michele Bullock Building approvals International trade And is a June rate hike off the table, following last week's inflation numbers? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Questions: We’ve all been made redundant. Here’s what happened next 30.05.2026 16m

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.