Wednesday 29 May 2024

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Retails sales fall as rates bite
Corporate tax rate could fall
Sexual harassment scandals hit two companies
CBA boss expects AI to reshape workforce long-term
Convenience stores boom

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - all about mindful spending. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 29 May 2024
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Retails sales fall as rates bite</li>
<li aria-level="1">Corporate tax rate could fall</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sexual harassment scandals hit two companies</li>
<li aria-level="1">CBA boss expects AI to reshape workforce long-term</li>
<li aria-level="1">Convenience stores boom</li>
</ol>
Plus don’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> - all about mindful spending. 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.

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 | 29 May 2024

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.

Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.
Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.
Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 4 Nov 2026

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Wednesday 4 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Rate hike and more to come?
Social media ban heads to High Court
Anthropic float hits Australia
US mid-terms in full swing
One man’s 50,000km walk

 

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Wednesday 4 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Rate hike and more to come?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Social media ban heads to High Court</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anthropic float hits Australia</li>
<li aria-level="1">US mid-terms in full swing</li>
<li aria-level="1">One man&rsquo;s 50,000km walk</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> - a mortgage survival guide. 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 | 4 Nov 2026

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This is a special edition of the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report, following the decision by the RBA board to increase the official cash rate to 4.85 per cent - an 18-year high.

 

Economist Stephen Koukoulas joins Michael Thompson to look at the market reaction, what it means for the chance of a recession, and whether rates have now hit their peak.

 

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This is a special edition of the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report, following the decision by the RBA board to increase the official cash rate to 4.85 per cent - an 18-year high.
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Economist <a href="http://au.linkedin.com/in/stephen-koukoulas-39177142">Stephen Koukoulas</a> joins Michael Thompson to look at the market reaction, what it means for the chance of a recession, and whether rates have now hit their peak.
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Afternoon Report | Special edition: RBA hikes rates

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