Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Adam Lang 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>

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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 | 9-10 Apr 2022

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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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?- a mortgage survival guide. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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>
&nbsp;
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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Tuesday 3 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Westpac: house prices to fall 11pc
RBA rate hike imminent
Kathmandu owner in takeover talks
AI triggers cyberattack surge
Election day for Trump

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?- where to start with messy money. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 3 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Westpac: house prices to fall 11pc</li>
<li aria-level="1">RBA rate hike imminent</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kathmandu owner in takeover talks</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI triggers cyberattack surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">Election day for Trump</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
&nbsp;
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
&nbsp;
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> - where to start with messy 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 | 3 Nov 2026

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Fast Five | 9-10 Apr 2022

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