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ASX flat after rates warning


IAG dumps KPMG


Bathla secures another week


Claude is helping build its successor


Japan lifts rates to 31-year high

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ASX flat after rates warning
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IAG dumps KPMG
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Bathla secures another week
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Claude is helping build its successor
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Japan lifts rates to 31-year high
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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

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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>

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 18 Sep 2026

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Monday 21 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
RBA readies for rate hike
Auction clearance rates drop
PM touts AI control
$50b listing for ASX
Verdict is in on new Siri

 

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Monday 21 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">RBA readies for rate hike</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates drop</li>
<li aria-level="1">PM touts AI control</li>
<li aria-level="1">$50b listing for ASX</li>
<li aria-level="1">Verdict is in on new Siri</li>
</ol>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
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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> - money advice for your 20-year-old self. 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 Sep 2026

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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.

Fast Five | 19-20 Sep 2026

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Friday 18 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Students, backpackers migration hit
BHP’s carbon backdown
Investors set for $40b dividend payday
Shoplifting surges
Japan hits milestone

 

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Friday 18 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Students, backpackers migration hit</li>
<li aria-level="1">BHP&rsquo;s carbon backdown</li>
<li aria-level="1">Investors set for $40b dividend payday</li>
<li aria-level="1">Shoplifting surges</li>
<li aria-level="1">Japan hits milestone</li>
</ol>
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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> - money advice for your 20-year-old self. 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 Sep 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 18 Sep 2026

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