A very special Weekend Edition - our first ever recording in front of a live audience! This episode was recorded on Thursday night at the launch of Michael Thompson's new novel, All the Perfect Days. And what a competition it was: the economy vs Trump/Musk, the return of uranium and Virgin Australia, and a truckload of bees!

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 very special Weekend Edition - our first ever recording in front of a live audience! This episode was recorded on Thursday night at the launch of Michael Thompson's new novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.booktopia.com.au/all-the-perfect-days-michael-thompson/book/9780645858037.html&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1749651243249871&amp;usg=AOvVaw2BVNfQObI8Bte0dA0hZ5-F">All the Perfect Days</a>.&nbsp;And what a competition it was: the economy vs Trump/Musk, the return of uranium and Virgin Australia, and a truckload of bees! 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1749651243249871&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CbUFWbQyWs__VIq9uC00G">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 | Live from Business Sydney

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Friday 26 June 2026

A surge in employment adds to the case for another interest rate hike. 
Brent crude prices fall back to pre-war levels
The government tax legislation passes parliament, becoming law
Judo Bank’s share price crashes nearly 40pc as the economy hits its business
Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the five-year test for your money. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 26 June 2026
A surge in employment adds to the case for another interest rate hike.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Brent crude prices fall back to pre-war levels</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government tax legislation passes parliament, becoming law</li>
<li aria-level="1">Judo Bank&rsquo;s share price crashes nearly 40pc as the economy hits its business</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status</li>
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<a href="https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.
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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>
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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> - the five-year test for your money. 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.

Jobs surge adds to rate pressure; oil prices drop to pre-war level; Musk no trillionaire

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Artificial intelligence is no longer an experiment for most businesses. The question now isn't whether AI matters, but how organisations can use it to improve productivity, create better customer experiences and grow faster.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Goodman, President of Asia Pacific at Adobe, about how businesses are moving beyond the AI hype cycle and focusing on real-world outcomes. Ben explains how AI is transforming creativity, marketing and productivity, why organisations are increasingly using AI as a co-pilot rather than a replacement for people, and how companies can balance personalisation with trust.

Adobe is a supporter of Fear & Greed

Artificial intelligence is no longer an experiment for most businesses. The question now isn't whether AI matters, but how organisations can use it to improve productivity, create better customer experiences and grow faster. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ben Goodman, President of Asia Pacific at Adobe,&nbsp;about how businesses are moving beyond the AI hype cycle and focusing on real-world outcomes. Ben explains how AI is transforming creativity, marketing and productivity, why organisations are increasingly using AI as a co-pilot rather than a replacement for people, and how companies can balance personalisation with trust. Adobe is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed

Q+A: The AI tools businesses are actually using

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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 drops 0.7pc


Independent MPs launch new party


‘Significant terror cases’ disrupted by ASIO


Karl Stefanovic to depart Nine


Dozens killed in Venezuela earthquake

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ASX drops 0.7pc
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Independent MPs launch new party
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&lsquo;Significant terror cases&rsquo; disrupted by ASIO
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Karl Stefanovic to depart Nine
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Dozens killed in Venezuela earthquake
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Afternoon Report | ASX drops 0.7pc as oil, gold slide

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