The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time in two years, and while the hike was widely expected by markets, not all economists thought the RBA would do it.

AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina explains why the unanimous vote raised eyebrows, and why she believes this may still be a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a tightening cycle.

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the first time in two years, and while the hike was widely expected by markets, not all economists thought the RBA would do it. AMP Deputy Chief Economist&nbsp;Diana Mousina explains why the unanimous vote raised eyebrows, and why she believes this may still be a one-off adjustment rather than the start of a tightening cycle.

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

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast.

FEAR & GREED | Business News

Short, sharp answers to questions about business, investing, economics or politics. 

Got a question? Share it via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook, and get it answered by the Fear & Greed team.

Short, sharp answers to questions about business, investing, economics or politics.&nbsp;
Got a&nbsp;question? Share it via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1751335061469871&amp;usg=AOvVaw1HZbjwVzd0KVNX_Nj77aql">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=1751335061469871&amp;usg=AOvVaw2idXkiO2ADJk9vNayUJoEU">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1751335061469871&amp;usg=AOvVaw2imBHzuvcQNVIjANKic57B">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=1751335061469871&amp;usg=AOvVaw10gu_Ebz3IYwqq_hchg7Km">Facebook</a>, and get it answered by the Fear &amp; Greed team.

Short, sharp answers to questions about business, investing, economics or politics. 

Fear & Greed Q+A

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Q+A: Did the RBA have no choice but to hike?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/2168d691-8ce7-428c-acdc-b3e600b8a2dc/transcript

Thursday 5 February 2026

The federal government considers scaling back capital gains tax concessions for property investors. 
A tale of two markets with tech stocks dumped and miners surging
AustralianSuper loses funds to competitors for the first time in 20 years 
Still no re-unification for the federal coalition
Crypto’s market cap tumbles nearly half-a-trillion US dollars 

Join our free daily newsletter here.

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven signs you’re better with money than you think. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Thursday 5 February 2026
The federal government considers scaling back capital gains tax concessions for property investors.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">A tale of two markets with tech stocks dumped and miners surging</li>
<li aria-level="1">AustralianSuper loses funds to competitors for the first time in 20 years&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Still no re-unification for the federal coalition</li>
<li aria-level="1">Crypto&rsquo;s market cap tumbles nearly half-a-trillion US dollars&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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, seven signs you&rsquo;re better with money than you think. 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.

CGT scale back for property investors; tech stocks hammered; $US500b crypto sell-off

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/c76f2bb6-17b1-44fd-8a0f-b3e700c2b26f/transcript

After years of hype, ethical and green investing has cooled. But instead of going away, it's evolving.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dugald Higgins, Head of Responsible Investment and Real Assets at Zenith Investment Partners, about where sustainable investing now sits, why Australia has held steady while other markets pulled back, the difference between ESG and sustainability, and how new climate reporting rules could reshape investment decisions.

This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

After years of hype, ethical and green investing has cooled. But instead of going away, it's evolving. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dugald Higgins, Head of Responsible Investment and Real Assets at Zenith Investment Partners, about where sustainable investing now sits, why Australia has held steady while other markets pulled back, the difference between ESG and sustainability, and how new climate reporting rules could reshape investment decisions. This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: After all the hype, green investing is 'growing up, not winding down'

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/18ddc115-1939-4f56-a0ac-b3e700c2afe7/transcript

This is the Fear and 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.


Miners lift ASX


Major defence land sell-off


Airport delays as arrivals hit record


WFH case could reshape rights


Bill Gates on AI

Join our free daily newsletter here.

This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li>
Miners lift ASX
</li>
<li>
Major defence land sell-off
</li>
<li>
Airport delays as arrivals hit record
</li>
<li>
WFH case could reshape rights
</li>
<li>
Bill Gates on AI
</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Afternoon Report | Miners lift ASX

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/6b1a493d-153c-45d1-9996-b3e700658302/transcript

Q+A: Did the RBA have no choice but to hike?

Fear & Greed Q+A

In 2 playlist(s)

FEAR & GREED | Business News

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips