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

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The Saturday Edition | 12 Sep 2026

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Was it a good week or a bad week for the Australian economy? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over interest rates, inflation and house prices – before tackling sporting debacles, tax reform, card surcharges and the best TV shows of the 21st century.

Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, with predictably controversial results.

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Was it a good week or a bad week for the Australian economy? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over interest rates, inflation and house prices &ndash; before tackling sporting debacles, tax reform, card surcharges and the best TV shows of the 21st century. Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, with predictably controversial results. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1791377566258101&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ritJWqeHjs79WSOt0meRP">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 3 Oct 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 rebounds as bond sell-off eases


ANZ dumps KPMG after almost 60 years


Firmus valued at $43.7 billion


ATO credit card ban sparks backlash


Investigators probe FlyDubai cockpit attack

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; 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.
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ASX rebounds as bond sell-off eases
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ANZ dumps KPMG after almost 60 years
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Firmus valued at $43.7 billion
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ATO credit card ban sparks backlash
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Investigators probe FlyDubai cockpit attack
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Afternoon Report | ASX rebounds as bond sell-off eases

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Friday 2 October 2026

The Reserve Bank warns that some first home buyers have been hit hardest by falling house prices. 
The ASX falls two per cent, pushing the benchmark to its lowest since June
Transurban spends $4.5 billion on local toll roads, as Canadian pension funds head for the exits
Commonwealth Bank suspends bank branch closures in the bush
Petrol station owner Ampol buys the country’s largest EV charging business

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?- what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 2 October 2026
The Reserve Bank warns that some first home buyers have been hit hardest by falling house prices.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The ASX falls two per cent, pushing the benchmark to its lowest since June</li>
<li aria-level="1">Transurban spends $4.5 billion on local toll roads, as Canadian pension funds head for the exits</li>
<li aria-level="1">Commonwealth Bank suspends bank branch closures in the bush</li>
<li aria-level="1">Petrol station owner Ampol buys the country&rsquo;s largest EV charging business</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> - what a financial planner would fix first. 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.

RBA first home buyer warning; ASX tumbles; Ampol shifts into EV charging

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