Tuesday 19 November 2024

The federal government is set to mandate the acceptance of cash in essential services. 

And more, including:


Resolute Mining pays $250 million to enable its CEO to be released from Mali


Rolls Royce pushes into space exploration


And more on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and the arrest of former radio announcer Alan Jones

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: how to answer the question buyers dread. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 19 November 2024
The federal government is set to mandate the acceptance of cash in essential services. 
And more, including:
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Resolute Mining pays $250 million to enable its CEO to be released from Mali
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Rolls Royce pushes into space exploration
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
And more on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and the arrest of former radio announcer Alan Jones
</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear &amp; Greed. This week’s episode: how to answer the question buyers dread. Get it from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-property-pendulum/id1769141987"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5NTP7K6iy6EomajUcIeEP2?si=4693f22542254b8a"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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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Cash not allowed to die, Resolute pays $250m for CEO release, Rolls Royce goes to space

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Monday 19 January 2026

The World Economic Forum kicks off tonight in Davos, 48 hours after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on European Allies, which will remain until they agree to sell him Greenland. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shelves half his racial vilification legislation as parliament sits for a two day summer session
The remarkable improvement in cancer recovery rates
Holiday makers into Australia surge
The Australian Tennis Open kicks off

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, your money bounceback plan. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 19 January 2026
The World Economic Forum kicks off tonight in Davos, 48 hours after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on European Allies, which will remain until they agree to sell him Greenland.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shelves half his racial vilification legislation as parliament sits for a two day summer session</li>
<li aria-level="1">The remarkable improvement in cancer recovery rates</li>
<li aria-level="1">Holiday makers into Australia surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Australian Tennis Open kicks off</li>
</ul>
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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> - this week, your money bounceback plan. 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.

US hits Europe with Greenland tariffs; PM waters down racial bill; cancer success soars

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This first Week Ahead episode of 2026 highlights a patchwork economy. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at why inflation data is still noisy, why Black Friday distortions matter, how consumer spending is improving, and what businesses should focus on as confidence and activity become the key drivers of growth.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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This first Week Ahead episode of 2026 highlights a patchwork economy. 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=1769168935597684&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QYbHvsbycTed5PUKgUNtT">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;look at why inflation data is still noisy, why Black Friday distortions matter, how consumer spending is improving, and what businesses should focus on as confidence and activity become the key drivers of growth. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769168935597684&amp;usg=AOvVaw2t4oQbCn7SEbAXDCSdA3vx">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769168935597684&amp;usg=AOvVaw3GpvcxS5q_MxaL74vyQLbo">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769168935597684&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mO2gPQWnT4oB8sULk1Acy">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769168935597684&amp;usg=AOvVaw2VvpsnsMm2D0NJ6wHL1yIg">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769168935597684&amp;usg=AOvVaw27z_V7y_JSV052McyMVVX1">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 19 Jan 2026

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Luxury travel is evolving - it’s no longer just about five-star hotels, but about experiences, space, food and service. Michael Thompson chats with Dylan O'Brien from Luxury Escapes about what luxury travel looks like in 2026, where Australians are heading, and how travellers are redefining what “luxury” really means.

This episode is brought to you by Luxury Escapes. Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Luxury travel is evolving - it&rsquo;s no longer just about five-star hotels, but about experiences, space, food and service. Michael Thompson chats with Dylan O'Brien from Luxury Escapes about what luxury travel looks like in 2026, where Australians are heading, and how travellers are redefining what &ldquo;luxury&rdquo; really means.
This episode is brought to you by Luxury Escapes. Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

A guide to luxury holidays in 2026

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Cash not allowed to die, Resolute pays $250m for CEO release, Rolls Royce goes to space

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