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>!

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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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Wednesday 15 April 2026

Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East. 
The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation 
The federal Coalition’s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism 
Business and consumer sentiment tumble

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Wednesday 15 April 2026
Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal Coalition&rsquo;s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Business and consumer sentiment tumble</li>
</ul>
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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&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.

Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home

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Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how oil shocks flow through to business costs and consumer spending, why SMEs are the most exposed, and what the data reveals about insolvencies.

Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how&nbsp;oil shocks flow through to business costs and consumer spending, why SMEs are the most exposed, and what the data reveals about insolvencies.

Q+A: Business stress is rising - are insolvencies next?

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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 rises 0.5pc


Hormuz blockade now in effect


Roblox overhaul for child safety


Price Harry and Meghan in Australia


Chinese airlines cuting Aus flights

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This is the&nbsp;<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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Hormuz blockade now in effect
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Roblox overhaul for child safety
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Price Harry and Meghan in Australia
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Chinese airlines cuting Aus flights
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Afternoon Report | ASX up despite blockade in effect

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