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.

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.

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

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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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 | Global tech falls

Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority – almost 80 per cent – lack a cyber response plan at all.

That’s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME’s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.

Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.

Less than half of all Australian small businesses prioritise cybersecurity, and the vast majority &ndash; almost 80 per cent &ndash; lack a cyber response plan at all.
That&rsquo;s according to new research commissioned by telco Optus, which suggests Australian SME&rsquo;s are dangerously underprepared for a cyber attack.
Sean Aylmer speaks with cyber security expert Karissa Breen about how AI is changing the threat landscape, and the simple steps businesses can take immediately to reduce risk.

AI-powered cyber attacks are increasing - and SMEs are underprepared

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/3aa8d347-7811-48c0-aad5-b44700cb81d7/transcript

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 for 8th day


US Fed leaves rates on hold


JBS hit with $268m tax bill


Stockland CEO’s slowdown warning


Trump and Putin phone call

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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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ASX down for 8th day
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US Fed leaves rates on hold
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JBS hit with $268m tax bill
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Stockland CEO&rsquo;s slowdown warning
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Trump and Putin phone call
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Afternoon Report | ASX down for 8th day

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Monday 11 May 2026

Tomorrow night’s budget will focus on tax changes, productivity and savings, with a few hands out for all Australians.
One Nation wins Farrer
Wall St $14tr six weeks
Coles Ozempic economy
Grange set for sale

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how not to make your finances overly complicated. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 11 May 2026
Tomorrow night&rsquo;s budget will focus on tax changes, productivity and savings, with a few hands out for all Australians.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation wins Farrer</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wall St $14tr six weeks</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coles Ozempic economy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Grange set for sale</li>
</ul>
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 not to make your finances overly complicated. 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.

Budget leaks; One Nation wins Farrer; rare set of Grange for sale

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