

Fast Five by Fear and Greed
Fear and Greed
Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
- 57 episodes
- daily
- Avg 6 min
- English

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Today · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 18 Sep 2026
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 rates warning IAG dumps KPMG Bathla secures another week Claude is helping build its successor Japan lifts rates to 31-year high Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 6 minFast Five | 18 Sep 2026
Friday 18 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Students, backpackers migration hit BHP’s carbon backdown Investors set for $40b dividend payday Shoplifting surges Japan hits milestone Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - money advice for your 20-year-old self. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 5 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 17 Sep 2026
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 as Fed gets tough on inflation Fed lifts rates, Trump wants cuts CSL chairman acknowledges shareholder frustration ATO targets the shadow economy Trump threatens Europe over Canada Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 6 minFast Five | 17 Sep 2026
Thursday 17 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. $4b deal heats up M&A market Migration target falls Unis to become retirement villages Online creators boom Ed Sheeran’s support acts pull out Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - money advice for your 20-year-old self. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Sep 2026
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. Miners, energy stocks boost ASX Anthropic signs Australian data centre deal Senate inquiry into mortgage offsets Sarah Abo leaves Today Trump attacks Supreme Court Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 6 minFast Five | 16 Sep 2026
Wednesday 16 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. ASX hits 3-month low Property profits shrink Another retailer fails Apple’s age verification ‘26 Champagne vintage more alcoholic Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - money advice for your 20-year-old self. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 5 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 15 Sep 2026
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 hits three-month low Chinese bank documents reveal strategic lending Rudd says Australia must become an AI power Stefanovic to buy out podcast partner Widow’s Bay dominates the Emmys Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 6 minFast Five | 15 Sep 2026
Tuesday 15 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. One Nation blasted on immigration RBA warns on inflation Whyalla Steelworks to close Tesla insurance cheaper AI takes control of jobs Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 14 Sep 2026
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 up 0.1pc as oil tops $US107 REA forced to loosen listing rules Sussan Ley joins Snowy Hydro Woodside chairman contender quits Russia strikes train near Polish border Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sunday · 6 minFast Five | 14 Sep 2026
Monday 14 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. AI leaders’ dire warnings ASX wipes out 2026 gains Good news for housing market PM hits back at Hanson attacks India, China, Russia unite Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 11 · 6 minFast Five | 12-13 Sep 2026
Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head to head to decide the top stories of the week. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 11 · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 11 Sep 2026
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 dives ASIO warning Bathla sales Qld downgrade 49ers v Rams Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 6 minFast Five | 11 Sep 2026
Friday 11 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. ASX tumbles Trump promises $US5,000 to every American Stan retains EPL rights NFL hits Melbourne Hollywood’s biggest box office summer Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 10 Sep 2026
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 tumbles as oil tops $US100 Rudd warns Australia risks becoming ‘second-rate’ Queensland faces credit rating downgrade Breville boss sells $4.3m in shares Samsung welcomes Apple to the fold Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 6 minFast Five | 10 Sep 2026
Thursday 10 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Top end house prices drop 10pc Oil heads towards $US100 a barrel Retail wars escalate Apple’s foldable phone AI solves impossible maths problem Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 9 Sep 2026
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 hits six-week low as oil nears $US100 Blanche d’Alpuget dies aged 82 Hastie takes aim at One Nation Counterbid for Austal US steps up trade war with Canada Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 6 minFast Five | 9 Sep 2026
Wednesday 9 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Business, consumers feel squeeze RBA warns of rate hike Big tech’s ‘global reckoning’ Cricket shake-up Gen Z refusing to network Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 4 minFear & Greed Afternoon Report | 8 Sep 2026
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 hits six-week low Housing wealth falls $34 billion Super funds pinged over misleading investment claims Bird flu spreads, but poultry remains clear 9/11 records raise questions over toxic air Join our free daily newsletter here. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 7 · 6 minFast Five | 8 Sep 2026
Tuesday 8 September 2026 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Super, property fight heats up Productivity crisis worsens Transport workers to strike Aust loses cruise ships Pentagon hunts leaks Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news Join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - twelve months to financial freedom. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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