Five Questions: We’ve all been made redundant. Here’s what happened next

This week, it's Five Questions on redundancy, career shocks and what comes next. Sean, Michael and Adam share their own experiences of losing jobs, the emotional hit that comes with redundancy, and why it can also become a turning point. They discuss identity, uncertainty, stigma, rebuilding conf…

The Saturday Edition | 30 May 2026

Good news on inflation, the government launches a $2 billion lawsuit, plans for a moon base, and companies dealing with unexpected changes of plans. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join ou…

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps on ceasefire hopes

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 up 1.6pc Reports of ceasefire agreement KPMG Chief Exec quits Tony Abbott new Liberal Council president Blue Origin r…

Fed govt sues 3M for $2b; Ferrari EV launch a flop; Rinehart richest Australian

Friday 29 May 2026 The federal government launches its biggest ever legal action over the manufacture of forever chemicals.  The US and Israel strike in the Middle East, sending the ASX tumbling Ferrari launches its first ever electric vehicle, to howls of protests  Business investment surges on t…

Q+A: How Australia’s richest people really make - and keep - their money

The latest AFR Rich List reveals just how quickly wealth has grown in Australia — with the cutoff for the top 200 now sitting above $800 million. Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer unpack what the list says about the Australian economy, why property remains the most reliable path to enormous wealth,…

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles on Middle East hostilities

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 tumbles on Middle East hostilities Treasury Secretary on tax changes Question Time gets rowdy State of Origin most stre…

Low inflation means rates on hold; CGT debate heats up; NASA’s plans for the moon

Thursday 28 May 2026 Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists. Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax  Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries Westpac fined $26m …

Q+A: Payday super is coming: what every small business needs to know

One of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades is about to begin. From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — rather than quarterly — under the new payday super rules. Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at C…

Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on softer inflation data

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 up 0.7pc on softer inflation data China rebukes Australia on critical minerals Second group of women linked to ISIS retur…

Energy costs to fall; US-Iran peace deal teeters; weight-loss drug breakthrough

Wednesday 27 May 2026 Cheaper electricity for consumers and small businesses is on the way as renewables pick up the load.  The US strikes Iran as a peace deal teeters About three-quarters of businesses report being affected by higher fuel prices Property leader Goodman Group pushes hard into data…