An unemployment surprise, the surging price of gold, a super tax backflip, and CEOs in the spotlight. 

Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with business journalist and founder of Working@It Natalie MacDonald picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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An unemployment surprise, the surging price of gold, a super tax backflip, and CEOs in the spotlight.&nbsp; Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with business journalist and founder of Working@It&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-macdonald/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1761132677374666&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ha9iS18w1-aBUlf_r8VmF">Natalie MacDonald</a>&nbsp;picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1761132677374666&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_mHkQ-H8aXDRuhi4_WVMK">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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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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>

The Weekend Edition | 18-19 Oct 2025

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A bumper week of results, a renewed Liberal Party, and Coles and Instagram in court on different sides of the world.

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.

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A bumper week of results, a renewed Liberal Party,&nbsp;and Coles and Instagram in court on different sides of the world. 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 our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw3idZoFM09YMWbE6YUHmKO-">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 21 Feb 2026

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Has remote work contributed to a loneliness epidemic? Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang about talking to strangers, phone vs email, and whether remote work has made us braver online and quieter in person.

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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Has remote work contributed to a loneliness epidemic? Michael Thompson quizzes Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang about talking to strangers, phone vs email, and whether remote work has made us braver online and quieter in person. 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=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw1B3o2AYnXoQL8Cj1AiRkkD">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=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MMlyX0NIafJ8USaEI-VHq">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dwTbhoefOSDhrY21z7C25">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=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw32TTHKCk8J4yGlBxVVZOTr">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=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw3idZoFM09YMWbE6YUHmKO-">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: Has remote work made us lonely?

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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.


ASX flat


CharlesIII: “law must take its course”


Taylor on energy


Guzman tumbles


QBE surges

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QBE surges
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Afternoon Report | Andrew released after arrest

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