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• Afternoon Report | Retailers slip after wage ruling 02.06.2026 5min

  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 16min

  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 10min

  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 5min

  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 18min

  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 11min

  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 16min

  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.
• The Saturday Edition | 30 May 2026 29.05.2026 31min

  Good news on inflation, the government launches a $2 billion lawsuit, plans for a moon base, and companies dealing with unexpected changes of plans. 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.
• Afternoon Report | ASX jumps on ceasefire hopes 29.05.2026 4min

  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 up 1.6pc Reports of ceasefire agreement KPMG Chief Exec quits Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president Blue Origin rocket explodes Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Fed govt sues 3M for $2b; Ferrari EV launch a flop; Rinehart richest Australian 28.05.2026 16min

  Friday 29 May 2026 The federal government launches its biggest ever legal action over the manufacture of forever chemicals.  The US and Israel strike in the Middle East, sending the ASX tumbling Ferrari launches its first ever electric vehicle, to howls of protests  Business investment surges on the back of data centres Gina Rinehart once again named Australia’s richest person 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: How Australia’s richest people really make - and keep - their money 28.05.2026 9min

  The latest AFR Rich List reveals just how quickly wealth has grown in Australia — with the cutoff for the top 200 now sitting above $800 million.Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer unpack what the list says about the Australian economy, why property remains the most reliable path to enormous wealth, and how the nature of billionaires has evolved over time. Sean also reflects on his years helping compile the original BRW Rich List — including the awkward calls to billionaires checking whether their wealth estimates were right.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles on Middle East hostilities 28.05.2026 5min

  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 on Middle East hostilities Treasury Secretary on tax changes Question Time gets rowdy State of Origin most streamed program Google engineer charged with insider trading Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Low inflation means rates on hold; CGT debate heats up; NASA’s plans for the moon 27.05.2026 17min

  Thursday 28 May 2026 Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists. Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax  Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries Westpac fined $26m for not adequately looking after its customers NASA outlines details of what it’s going to do on the moon Heading to the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit on August 12? Enter code FINANCEFEAR26 when you buy your ticket to get 20% off. 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: Payday super is coming: what every small business needs to know 27.05.2026 12min

  One of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades is about to begin.From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — rather than quarterly — under the new payday super rules.Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at CPA Australia, about what the changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses, from major adjustments to payroll and cashflow management, and why businesses need to act now to avoid painful compliance problems later.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on softer inflation data 27.05.2026 5min

  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 up 0.7pc on softer inflation data China rebukes Australia on critical minerals Second group of women linked to ISIS return Gina Rinehart revealed as Southern Cross investor Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Energy costs to fall; US-Iran peace deal teeters; weight-loss drug breakthrough 27.05.2026 18min

  Wednesday 27 May 2026 Cheaper electricity for consumers and small businesses is on the way as renewables pick up the load.  The US strikes Iran as a peace deal teeters About three-quarters of businesses report being affected by higher fuel prices Property leader Goodman Group pushes hard into data centres The latest weight loss drugs are showing remarkably positive results Heading to the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit on August 12? Enter code FINANCEFEAR26 when you buy your ticket to get 20% off. 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: Oil prices, old planes and airfare wars: inside Australia’s airlines 26.05.2026 9min

  Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and Virgin Australia are still running major airfare sales - while Qantas has been forced to delay its ambitious Project Sunrise launch.Sean Aylmer speaks with Jakob Cakarnis, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, about the outlook for Australia’s aviation sector, including why direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York matter so much to Qantas, and how rising fuel prices are changing airline economics.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Afternoon Report | ASX dips on new Iran strikes 26.05.2026 5min

  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 0.4pc after US Iran strikes Atlas Arteria worth $1b more than offer Fisher & Paykel, Kogan.com surge Sam Altman says Australia could lead data centres Pope Leo’s AI intervention Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• CGT backdown; Qantas long-haul plans delayed; Trump in no rush to do deal 25.05.2026 16min

  The federal government backs down, slightly, on capital gains tax changes.  Tuesday 26 May 2026 Qantas’ plans for non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York delayed again Why people don’t trust AI in the property market Donald Trump says he is in no rush to do a deal with Iran The competition watchdog ponders a fair price for a stamp 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? - how to entertain well (without overspending). 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 great wealth transfer: what wealthy families get wrong 25.05.2026 11min

  Australia is in the middle of one of the biggest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, with trillions of dollars expected to pass between generations over the next decade. But many families focus too heavily on tax, and not enough on governance, communication and purpose.Sean Aylmer speaks with Kaajal Prasad, Head of Family Advisory at LGT Wealth Management about why successful succession planning starts with family values, not finances, and why many wealthy families struggle to bring the next generation into decision-making.LGT Wealth Management is a supporter of Fear & GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.