Afternoon Report | ASX jumps

Afternoon Report | ASX jumps

Author: Fear and Greed May 6, 2026 Duration: 4:05

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.

  1. Banks lead the market

  2. ASIO warning

  3. DigiCo soars

  4. 'ISIS brides' want to return

  5. US-Iran conflict

Join our free daily newsletter here.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Tune in each weekday for a frank and insightful look at the forces driving markets and the economy. FEAR & GREED | Business News cuts through the noise, delivering analysis you can actually apply to your own financial decisions. Hosted by seasoned journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson, this daily podcast digs into the stories behind the headlines, exploring the psychology of investing and the real-world impact of corporate moves and policy shifts. It’s not just about reporting what happened; it’s about understanding the ‘why’ and the ‘what next’. You’ll hear straightforward conversations that decode complex topics, from sharemarket fluctuations and property trends to global economic pressures and emerging opportunities. For anyone trying to navigate their own investments or simply make sense of the business world, this show offers a grounded, no-nonsense perspective. The FEAR & GREED podcast is your daily dose of context, helping you move past the emotion-driven headlines and think a little more clearly about your money.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 100

FEAR & GREED | Business News
Podcast Episodes
Q+A: The AI lesson that surprised Telstra CEO Vicki Brady [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
Artificial intelligence is transforming business - but the biggest lessons aren’t always what companies expect. Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra CEO Vicki Brady about how one of Australia’s largest companies is rolling ou…
Afternoon Report | ASX down 0.2pc; reports of Iran offer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:55
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 off 0.2pc PM texts Trump after attack Snowy Hydr…
Q+A: The Week Ahead | 27 Apr 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
This week we get the all-important March quarter inflation figures. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect in an environment of rising inflation, slowing economic growth, prof…
Five Questions: The biggest meeting etiquette gripes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about meeting etiquette.From agendas and starting on time to late arrivals, phone use and follow-ups, Sean,…
The Saturday Edition | 25 Apr 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:08
Big companies issuing major downgrades, a huge overhaul of the NDIS, and one of the world's most successful CEOs decides it's time to go. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of th…
Afternoon Report | ASX down 1.8pc for week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:03
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 off 1.8pc for week Building sector cost warning…