Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us.

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us.

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.

Fast Five by Fear and Greed

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>

Five Questions: We'll happily pay extra for these things

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Thursday 21 May 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Market rates surge on inflation fear
Rex boss admits misleading market
Price of gold falls
Xi meets Putin
Hay fever epidemic

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to entertain well (without overspending). Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Thursday 21 May 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Market rates surge on inflation fear</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rex boss admits misleading market</li>
<li aria-level="1">Price of gold falls</li>
<li aria-level="1">Xi meets Putin</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hay fever epidemic</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - how to entertain well (without overspending). 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 May 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.


ASX falls 1.3pc


Shadow Treasurer launches ‘Stand with Small’ campaign


Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions


James Hardie’s full year results down 75pc


Son of billionaire named as suspect in death

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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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX falls 1.3pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Shadow Treasurer launches &lsquo;Stand with Small&rsquo; campaign
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
James Hardie&rsquo;s full year results down 75pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Son of billionaire named as suspect in death
</li>
</ol>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 20 May 2026

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Wednesday 20 May 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
RBA hints rates on hold
New 30pc trust tax delay
Beef golden period coming to end
Super heading for 4th good year
Musk loses fight against OpenAI, Altman

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Wednesday 20 May 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">RBA hints rates on hold</li>
<li aria-level="1">New 30pc trust tax delay</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beef golden period coming to end</li>
<li aria-level="1">Super heading for 4th good year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Musk loses fight against OpenAI, Altman</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - how to entertain well (without overspending). 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 May 2026

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