Wednesday 1st March 2023

The Albanese government introduces new taxes for people with very high superannuation balances. 

Also today:
Retail sales surge but economists think the economy is slowing ahead of today’s GDP figures
Bunnings goes big in the $10 billion pet care industry
Elon Musk reclaims the title of world’s richest person

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week, it’s all about manifesting. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 1st March 2023
The Albanese government introduces new taxes for people with very high superannuation balances. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Retail sales surge but economists think the economy is slowing ahead of today’s GDP figures</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bunnings goes big in the $10 billion pet care industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk reclaims the title of world’s richest person</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s all about manifesting. Get it 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.

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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New super taxes; retail sales surge but eco slowing; Bunnings targets $10b pet care

Monday 2 February 2026

The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions.
The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow
The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country’s most popular politician 
The prices of gold, silver and Bitcoin tumble after US President Donald Trump announces his pick for Fed chair. 
The latest Epstein email releases capture leading business figures, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk.

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 2 February 2026
The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow</li>
<li aria-level="1">The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country&rsquo;s most popular politician&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The prices of gold, silver and Bitcoin tumble after US President Donald Trump announces his pick for Fed chair.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest Epstein email releases capture leading business figures, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk.</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, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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.

Housing starts with a bang; gold, silver, Bitcoin tumble; Epstein captures Gates, Musk

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It's all about the RBA this week, with interest rates tipped to rise. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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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It's all about the RBA this week, with interest rates tipped to rise. 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=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw0OdF3F0_V7IdFq4ZEFey78">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;look at what to expect. 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=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FxN5aHjRtV9tEvjAbYYKN">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=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ioqn5wBJq-k2MNFVOIFWm">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KRv0-eiqbMO4Vna6g2oqH">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=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw0n1fuqei_uZ6WI2uofc-Yd">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=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ob39vEibfRrBChAemZO8R">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 2 Feb 2026

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This week the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about the big sporting events they've covered in the media, from the Atlanta and London Olympics, to the US Open tennis.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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 week the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about the big sporting events they've covered in the media, from the Atlanta and London Olympics, to the US Open tennis. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qpBsWPtiGMZW6JMG3GQL1">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=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw07henYhwIGNl9YhIyJOpqR">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aqqBe80v5BrEbcqP5kpqL">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=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw20_xVw3-BlJujqrQAHgi4g">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=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3FsX3RI95u3jhpivKYBx">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: Behind the scenes at the Olympics

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