Interest rates are rising around the world as central banks work to manage inflation.

Scott Haslem, Chief Investment Officer at Crestone Wealth Management, talks to Sean about how far rates will need to go, and what it all means for investors.

Interest rates are rising around the world as central banks work to manage inflation.
Scott Haslem, Chief Investment Officer at Crestone Wealth Management, talks to Sean about how far rates will need to go, and what it all means for investors.

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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Interview: "One of the worst central bank inflation forecasting errors in history"

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This week: what earnings season is telling us about consumers and interest rates, a potential breakthrough in melanoma treatment, Australia’s trillion-dollar debt milestone, tobacco tax reform... and the badly stuffed “fox” that turned out to be a Tasmanian tiger.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous - welcome to the Saturday Edition. This week: what earnings season is telling us about consumers and interest rates, a potential breakthrough in melanoma treatment, Australia&rsquo;s trillion-dollar debt milestone, tobacco tax reform... and the badly stuffed &ldquo;fox&rdquo; that turned out to be a Tasmanian tiger. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1787750809640166&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zGfcy_klmogj_422oTcy6">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 22 Aug 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 ends lower
Runway near collision


Steadfast to leave ASX


ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion


Walmart slumps

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ASX ends lower
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Steadfast to leave ASX
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ARN loss on Kylie, Jackie O implosion
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Walmart slumps
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Afternoon Report | Higher oil price hits ASX

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Friday 21 August 2026

Unemployment rises as bond markets pare back the chance of a rate hike. 
The Aussie dollar pushes above 71 US cents
Federal parliament passes legislation that will force big tech companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to local media organisations
The football World Cup both helps, and hurts, ASX listed companies
A promising new treatment for melanoma

 

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Friday 21 August 2026
Unemployment rises as bond markets pare back the chance of a rate hike.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie dollar pushes above 71 US cents</li>
<li aria-level="1">Federal parliament passes legislation that will force big tech companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to local media organisations</li>
<li aria-level="1">The football World Cup both helps, and hurts, ASX listed companies</li>
<li aria-level="1">A promising new treatment for melanoma</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> - ten purchases that actually save you money. 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.

Unemployment rises; football World Cup hits earnings; breakthrough melanoma treatment

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Interview: "One of the worst central bank inflation forecasting errors in history"

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