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.


Energy, mining stocks offset tech fall
$50m payday for Kogan founder
Bubs secures permanent US access
FIFA boss to seek another term
5 killed in Amazon plane crash

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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.
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Energy, mining stocks offset tech fall
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<li aria-level="1">$50m payday for Kogan founder</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bubs secures permanent US access</li>
<li aria-level="1">FIFA boss to seek another term</li>
<li aria-level="1">5 killed in Amazon plane crash</li>
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Afternoon Report | Energy, mining stocks offset tech fall

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Monday 7 September 2026

Parliament resumes in Canberra, with social media reform, illicit tobacco and family trusts on the agenda. 
The Tesla model y knocks off the dual cab utes to become the best-selling vehicle in Australia. 
Tensions rise in the middle east, after the US attacks Iranian oil tankers
The spring selling season kicks off with a whimper,
Finally something robots aren’t good at: making pizza.

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?- twelve months to financial freedom. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 7 September 2026
Parliament resumes in Canberra, with social media reform, illicit tobacco and family trusts on the agenda.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Tesla model y knocks off the dual cab utes to become the best-selling vehicle in Australia.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tensions rise in the middle east, after the US attacks Iranian oil tankers</li>
<li aria-level="1">The spring selling season kicks off with a whimper,</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finally something robots aren&rsquo;t good at: making pizza.</li>
</ul>
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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> - 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.

Parliament returns for policy showdown; Tesla tops sales; spring auctions stumble

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The headlines have been dominated by inflation, stronger-than-expected economic growth and the prospect of another interest rate hike. But what's the outlook through a business lens?

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a look at five reasons Australian businesses can be more optimistic right now – from rising investment and resilient household spending to wages, lower government demand and the global economy.

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The headlines have been dominated by inflation, stronger-than-expected economic growth and the prospect of another interest rate hike. But what's the outlook through a business lens? 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=1789128306830077&amp;usg=AOvVaw1A8HMPc0NE0joJgGk6kjpt">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;for a&nbsp;look at five reasons Australian businesses can be more optimistic right now &ndash; from rising investment and resilient household spending to wages, lower government demand and the global economy. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789128306830077&amp;usg=AOvVaw1364PBCcv97nRVrr9UWW2G">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 7 Sep 2026

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