In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out their favourite business stories of the last 12 months. These are the stories that were a gift to journalists everywhere: the business stories that just kept on giving.

In just five minutes, the Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang - pick out their favourite business stories of the last 12 months. These are the stories that were a gift to journalists everywhere: the business stories that just kept on giving.

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>

The business stories that kept on giving

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.


Miners, banks sold off


China launches missile in South Pacific


IFM Investors increases Atlas stake


PM apologies for Kylie Minogue comments


Trump’s alleged FIFA intervention

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Miners, banks sold off
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China launches missile in South Pacific
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IFM Investors increases Atlas stake
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PM apologies for Kylie Minogue comments
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Trump&rsquo;s alleged FIFA intervention
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<a href="https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.

Afternoon Report | Miners, banks sold off

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Monday 6 July 2026

EV sales in Australia hit a new record as BYD threatens to overtake Toyota as the leading car manufacturer in the country. 
The US and Donald Trump celebrate 250 years
The mid-sized capital cities join Sydney and Melbourne’s housing markets, with auction clearance rates tumbling
Gold overtakes coal as Australia’s second biggest export earner behind iron ore
The legal system is getting frustrated with AI run court cases

 

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Monday 6 July 2026
EV sales in Australia hit a new record as BYD threatens to overtake Toyota as the leading car manufacturer in the country.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The US and Donald Trump celebrate 250 years</li>
<li aria-level="1">The mid-sized capital cities join Sydney and Melbourne&rsquo;s housing markets, with auction clearance rates tumbling</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gold overtakes coal as Australia&rsquo;s second biggest export earner behind iron ore</li>
<li aria-level="1">The legal system is getting frustrated with AI run court cases</li>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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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> - six goals for the new financial year. 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.

EV sales reach tipping point; auction sales tumble; warning on AI legal advice

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This week, it's all about the financial year ahead. What to expect for:
economic growth
interest rates
Australian and US equities
commodities
employment

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the year ahead.

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This week, it's all about the financial year ahead. What to expect for:
<ul>
<li>economic growth</li>
<li>interest rates</li>
<li>Australian and US equities</li>
<li>commodities</li>
<li>employment</li>
</ul>
Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1783685866778838&amp;usg=AOvVaw19u1AciBtaiYLnVy_27TMX">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at the year ahead. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1783685866778838&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mqiVfl1lBMFXupE4V5n2x">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 6 July 2026

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