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

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

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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 | 31 May - 1 Jun 2025

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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 0.3pc


Trump criticises allies


ARN terminates Kyle Sandilands


EV adoption higher in cities


Warner Bros CEO’s monster payout

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Trump criticises allies
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ARN terminates Kyle Sandilands
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EV adoption higher in cities
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Warner Bros CEO&rsquo;s monster payout
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 18 Mar 2026

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Wednesday 18 March 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Rates rise in split decision
ACCC warns patrol stations
Australia-EU free trade deal
Medicinal cannabis questioned
Asian countries conserving fuel

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Wednesday 18 March 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Rates rise in split decision</li>
<li aria-level="1">ACCC warns patrol stations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia-EU free trade deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">Medicinal cannabis questioned</li>
<li aria-level="1">Asian countries conserving fuel</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news.
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: dream holiday, sensible budget. 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 | 18 Mar 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.


RBA hikes interest rates


Challenger lowers Pepper Money bid


Naveed Akram in court


Atlassian facing action over sacked worker


Trump to delay China meeting

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This is the&nbsp;<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.
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RBA hikes interest rates
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Challenger lowers Pepper Money bid
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Naveed Akram in court
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Atlassian facing action over sacked worker
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Trump to delay China meeting
</li>
</ol>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 17 Mar 2026

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Fast Five | 31 May - 1 Jun 2025

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