US President Donald Trump has announced a stunning backflip on tariffs, pausing tariffs on many trading partners around the world.  The unexpected news caused an immediate surge on Wall Street. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go through the announcement and what it means for markets and Australia and the uncertainty that remains.

US President Donald Trump has announced a stunning backflip on tariffs, pausing tariffs on many trading partners around the world.&nbsp; The unexpected news caused an immediate surge on Wall Street. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go through the announcement and what it means for markets and Australia and the uncertainty that remains.

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>

Special edition: Trump pauses tariffs, markets surge

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Friday 4 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Corporate Travel’s brutal return
Trust changes watered down
US, Aus talk defence
Startup sold in cut price deal
Uber cuts jobs

 

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Friday 4 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Corporate Travel&rsquo;s brutal return</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trust changes watered down</li>
<li aria-level="1">US, Aus talk defence</li>
<li aria-level="1">Startup sold in cut price deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">Uber cuts jobs</li>
</ol>
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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> - twelve months to financial freedom. 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 Sep 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 snaps three-day losing streak


Pacific splits over China missile test


Santos ramps up Alaska oil


Atlassian puts a price on AI


Trump slaps 100pc tariffs on drones

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This is the <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 snaps three-day losing streak
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Pacific splits over China missile test
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Santos ramps up Alaska oil
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Atlassian puts a price on AI
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Trump slaps 100pc tariffs on drones
</li>
</ol>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 3 Sep 2026

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Thursday 3 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
GDP lifts rate hike odds
EV sales surge
Telstra reveals outage failures
AI boom vs housing shortage
World to miss climate target

 

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Thursday 3 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">GDP lifts rate hike odds</li>
<li aria-level="1">EV sales surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">Telstra reveals outage failures</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI boom vs housing shortage</li>
<li aria-level="1">World to miss climate target</li>
</ol>
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&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> - twelve months to financial freedom. 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 Sep 2026

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Special edition: Trump pauses tariffs, markets surge

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