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Ask Fear & Greed: What's more important, fiscal or monetary policy?

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Friday 11 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
ASX tumbles
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Stan retains EPL rights
NFL hits Melbourne
Hollywood’s biggest box office summer

 

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Friday 11 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">ASX tumbles</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump promises $US5,000 to every American</li>
<li aria-level="1">Stan retains EPL rights</li>
<li aria-level="1">NFL hits Melbourne</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest box office summer</li>
</ol>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
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Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
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