This is the Fear and 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 jumps


Rio looks green


REA kicks off earnings season


January heat


McKinsey mulls China

This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and 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.&nbsp;
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January heat
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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <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>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Afternoon Report | Banks lead market higher

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It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about AI, fake news, and just how easy it is to get sucked in by stories on social media.

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions &mdash; no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about AI, fake news, and just how easy it is to get sucked in by stories on social media.

Five Questions: Can you recognise AI fakes online?

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Interest rate hikes, a fuel crisis, huge change at some of our biggest companies, and a very volatile week for markets - it's a battle for the biggest and most remarkable stories of the week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Interest rate hikes, a fuel crisis, huge change at some of our biggest companies, and a very volatile week for markets - it's a battle for the biggest and most remarkable stories of the week. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1774446449412259&amp;usg=AOvVaw0f32mvuHto9jonwuxmgR_T">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 21 Mar 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 down 2.2pc for week


Fuel prices hit Coles


Cyclone Narelle crosses Cape York


Smiggle sales drop


Europe, Japan to help clear Strait of Hormuz

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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.
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Europe, Japan to help clear Strait of Hormuz
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Afternoon Report | ASX down for week

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