Anthropic $2tr float the ultimate AI test; DJs under pressure; dementia causes 10pc of deaths

Wednesday 28 October 2026 AI giant Anthropic targets wealthy Australian investors after it files its prospectus in what could be the biggest IPO in history.  Retailer David Jones under pressure after reportedly failing to meet one of its loan conditions Ten per cent of all deaths in Australia are …

Q+A: Why some Australian businesses are thriving despite the downturn

Australian business confidence has fallen to some of its lowest levels in decades, as higher interest rates, rising costs and economic uncertainty put pressure on businesses. But despite the challenges, some Australian companies are continuing to invest, innovate and expand overseas. Sean Aylmer s…

Afternoon Report | ASX rises as miners, tech stocks rally

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 rises as miners, tech stocks rally Woodside abandons 25-year gas project Coalition unveils $31 billion in budget cuts J…

Haines tributes as pollies return; crunch time for super; Halloween spending

Tuesday 27 October 2026 Federal parliament returns with tributes to MP Helen Haines, and the opposition saying it will oppose the government’s free trade deal with Europe.  A bidding war erupts for housing group Ingenia Communities It’s crunch time for Australia’s $4.8 trillion super system Even t…

Q+A: Extraordinary Business Stories - The business of making a difference

What does it take to build a business that makes a real difference? And how do you balance a strong sense of purpose with the financial realities of keeping a business running? In the first episode of Extraordinary Business Stories, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson speak with two State Winners of …

Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher

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 edges higher ahead of inflation figures BlueScope upgrades profit forecast Jetstar faces refunds class action Israel sa…

Markets nervous as oil surges; Aussies shift to the regions; foldable iPhone lands in Australia

Monday 26 October 2026 Financial markets remain on tenterhooks as oil prices surge ahead of inflation figures this week.  Australians are shifting from big cities to regional areas in near record numbers Apple’s new foldable iPhone is launched, with mixed reviews The owner of Thredbo ski village a…

Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB

Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including the September CPI figures, why inflation expectations matter, what the unemployment rate tells us about the strength of the labour market, and whether the RBA will raise rates on Melbourne Cu…

How to check your offset account is working

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Millions of dollars in compensation has been paid out to individuals whose offset accounts weren't properly linked or managed. So how do you check if yo…

The Saturday Edition | 24 Oct 2026

The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether the AI boom is getting ahead of itself; why takeover activity is suddenly heating up in Australia; whether another interest rate rise is inevitable; a crackdown on n…