Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 5 Nov 2026

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.   Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, as technology and mining stocks rally. Michael Thompson looks at three major business stories: a potential takeover battle for NextDC, the collapse of David Jon…

Fast Five | 5 Nov 2026

Thursday 5 November 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson Voters reject Trump policies DJs set to fall into administration AI isn’t causing job losses… yet GLP-1 weight loss pill approved Uber loses High Court appeal   Hit follow on the podcast…

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 4 Nov 2026

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 tw…

Fast Five | 4 Nov 2026

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   Hit follow on the podcast so you don…

Afternoon Report | Special edition: RBA hikes rates

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 rec…

Fast Five | 3 Nov 2026

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   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t m…

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 2 Nov 2026

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 ahead of RBA rate decision Labor support slumps in Newspoll Scotland's $426m Commonwealth Games boost Clive Palme…

Fast Five | 2 Nov 2026

Monday 2 November 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson House price slump RBA to lift rates Aussies shift from veges to fruit (& energy drinks) US mid-terms this week $US6 billion crypto theft   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the l…

Fast Five | 31 Oct 2026

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

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 30 Oct 2026

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 closes up  Coles disappoints  Recession warning  David Jones’ struggles  Binance hack Join our free daily newsletter…