Afternoon Report | ASX hits three-month low

This is theFear & 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 hits three-month low Chinese bank documents reveal strategic lending Rudd says Australia must become an AI power Stefanovic to b…

One Nation blasted on immigration; AI takes control of jobs; Tesla insurance cheaper

Tuesday 15 September 2026 The federal government and opposition unite in criticising One Nation’s immigration policy, and Pauline Hanson’s comments on indigenous Australians.  The RBA’s chief economist warns that inflation is too high.  The Whyalla Steelworks to close with the loss of 600 jobs How…

Q+A: What keeps the chair of APRA awake at night?

Australia has a strong and resilient financial system. But the regulator responsible for keeping it that way is increasingly focused on what happens when several major risks hit at once — a scenario APRA describes as a “polycrisis”. Sean Aylmer speaks with APRA Chair John Lonsdale about the risks …

Afternoon Report | ASX up 0.1pc as oil tops $US107

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 up 0.1pc as oil tops $US107 REA forced to loosen listing rules Sussan Ley joins Snowy Hydro Woodside chairman contender…

AI leaders’ dire warnings; ASX wipes out 2026 gains; good news for housing market

Monday 14 September 2026 Leaders of the AI world say they will slow the pace of development in the sector, to guard against technology having too much power.  The Aussie share market wipes out its gains for 2026, and is now one of the worst performing developed markets for the year The leaders of …

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 14 Sep 2026

Population and migration are back in focus this week, with new figures set to shed light on one of the biggest economic and political debates in Australia - and the pressure on housing and living standards. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the balance between mi…

Your super is changing. Here's what to check.

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings a…

The Saturday Edition | 12 Sep 2026

The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether another interest rate hike is now inevitable; why soaring bond yields and trouble in private credit matter for investors; Starbucks’ billion-dollar bet on bringing p…

Afternoon Report | Markets nervous over rates

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 dives ASIO warning Bathla sales Qld downgrade 49ers v Rams Join our free daily newsletter here.

ASX tumbles; Trump promises $US5,000 to every American; NFL hits Melbourne

Friday 11 September 2026 The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel. US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms American NFL arrives in Melbourne Hollywood has its biggest box office …