Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide the top stories of the week.

Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide the top stories of the week.

Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

The business news you need, in just five minutes.

Fast Five by Fear and Greed

Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fast Five | 17-18 Oct 2026

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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 1pc
Australian lamb exports under threat
Chalmers defends gas tax
Sydney Airport strike causes little disruption
Tesla's rocket-powered Roadster

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">ASX up 1pc</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australian lamb exports under threat</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chalmers defends gas tax</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sydney Airport strike causes little disruption</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tesla's rocket-powered Roadster</li>
</ol>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Oct 2026

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Friday 16 October 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Unemployment rate jumps
Home sellers drop asking prices
Govt tables online safety legislation
ASIC drops Richard White probe
Apple launches smart display

 

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Friday 16 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Unemployment rate jumps</li>
<li aria-level="1">Home sellers drop asking prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">Govt tables online safety legislation</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC drops Richard White probe</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple launches smart display</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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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - should you trust AI with your money? Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Fast Five | 16 Oct 2026

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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 recovers as unemployment rises
Corporate news
Greens senator takes leave over allegations
Cue Clothing to close stores
White House press secretary's credentials questioned

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">ASX recovers as unemployment rises</li>
<li aria-level="1">Corporate news</li>
<li aria-level="1">Greens senator takes leave over allegations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cue Clothing to close stores</li>
<li aria-level="1">White House press secretary's credentials questioned</li>
</ol>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 15 Oct 2026

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Fast Five | 17-18 Oct 2026

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