House prices, interest rates, companies not paying tax, and a massive week for Donald Trump. 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.

House prices, interest rates, companies not paying tax, and a massive week for Donald Trump. 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.

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>

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FEAR & GREED | Business News

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 | 4-5 October 2025

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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 flat after choppy session


Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks


Qantas vs Virgin


Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews


Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO

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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 flat after choppy session
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Vance travelling to Pakistan for talks
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Qantas vs Virgin
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Fair Work Commission order fuel cost reviews
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO
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Afternoon Report | Apple CEO steps down

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Tuesday 21 April 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation. 
NextDC, Australia’s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years
National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices
Electric vehicle company BYD booms
Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your money personality… and is it costing you? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 21 April 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">NextDC, Australia&rsquo;s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years</li>
<li aria-level="1">National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">Electric vehicle company BYD booms</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women</li>
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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> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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.

Inflation up, growth down; mega data centre deal; Tinder’s push for women

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Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, about the AI breakthroughs that are improving outcomes for businesses and organisations. From accelerating cancer research with organisations like the Cancer Council to improving education and customer experience, Livesey explains where AI is already making a difference - as well as where companies are getting it wrong.

This Thursday, Sydney will be home to the Microsoft AI Tour (April 23), featuring some of the biggest names in technology and business, including Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. To find out more, click here.

Fear & Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event.

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, about the AI breakthroughs that are improving outcomes for businesses and organisations. From accelerating cancer research with organisations like the Cancer Council to improving education and customer experience, Livesey explains where AI is already making a difference - as well as where companies are getting it wrong. This Thursday, Sydney will be home to the&nbsp;<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/region/australia-new-zealand/">Microsoft AI Tour</a>&nbsp;(April 23), featuring some of the biggest names in technology and business, including Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. To find out more, click&nbsp;<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/region/australia-new-zealand/">here</a>. Fear &amp; Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event.

Q+A: The AI breakthroughs exciting Microsoft’s Australia boss

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