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

Plusdon’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week, it’s all about how to find out your risk profile - and why you need to to do it BEFORE you start investing. Find it on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s all about how to find out your risk profile - and why you need to to do it BEFORE you start investing. Find it on <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.

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>

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Fast Five | 21-22 Jan 2022

Wednesday 21 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Hate speech laws pass
Coal-fired power station extended
Superannuation delivers strong results
Fashion legend Valentino dies
Nike backs pickleball 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 21 January 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Hate speech laws pass</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coal-fired power station extended</li>
<li aria-level="1">Superannuation delivers strong results</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fashion legend Valentino dies</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nike backs pickleball&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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 | 21 Jan 2026

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This is the Fear and 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 falls


Hate speech debate


Shark attacks


Corporate news
A different kind of MAGA

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and 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>
ASX falls
</li>
<li>
Hate speech debate
</li>
<li>
Shark attacks
</li>
<li>
Corporate news
</li>
<li>A different kind of MAGA</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 20 Jan 2026

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Tuesday 20 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Trade war crisis
Albanese and Leys talk on hate bill
Carriers complain about airfares
Aussie billionaires hit 48
Australian Open hard luck story

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, your money bounceback plan. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 20 January 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Trade war crisis</li>
<li aria-level="1">Albanese and Leys talk on hate bill</li>
<li aria-level="1">Carriers complain about airfares</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aussie billionaires hit 48</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australian Open hard luck story</li>
</ol>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - this week, your money bounceback plan. 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 | 20 Jan 2026

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Fast Five | 21-22 Jan 2022

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