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Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalistsĀ Sean AylmerĀ andĀ Michael Thompson. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more atĀ https://fearandgreed.com.au
Fast Five | 3 Nov 2026
Tuesday 3 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Westpac: house prices to fall 11pc RBA rate hike imminent Kathmandu owner in takeover talks AI triggers cyberattack surge Election day for TrumpĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 2 Nov 2026
This is theĀ 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 falls ahead of RBA rate decision
Labor support slumps in Newspoll
Scotland's $426m Commonwealth Games boost
Clive Palmer charge dropped
Nine killed in Florida plane crash
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Fast Five | 2 Nov 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
House price slump RBA to lift rates Aussies shift from veges to fruit (& energy drinks) US mid-terms this week $US6 billion crypto theftĀ
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Fast Five | 31 Oct 2026
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide the top stories of the week.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 30 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 closes up
Ā Coles disappoints
Ā Recession warning
Ā David Jonesā struggles
Ā Binance hack
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Fast Five | 30 Oct 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Retailer pain as rates rise General Motors moves to the Nasdaq ASIC looks into Firmus float 5 MPs ejected in Canberra chaos Alphabet, Microsoft resultsĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 29 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 as banks rally
Challenger takeover talks continue
Star in talks with US lender
Drone threats over military bases quadruple
At least 68 killed in Spanish train disaster
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Fast Five | 29 Oct 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
High inflation to trigger rate hike Govt under pressure over spending Woolies wins in supermarket wars Starās $260m fine Israeli election on knifeās edgeĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 28 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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.
Inflation hits ASX, rate rise looms
Bomb threat and swearing in parliament
Qantas workers strike
Apple's $3,500 folding phone cracks
Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election defeat
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Fast Five | 28 Oct 2026
Wednesday 28 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Anthropic $2tr float the ultimate AI test DJs under pressure Dementia causes 10pc of deaths Chalmers unveils more tax changes Sheep flock lowest in centuryĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 27 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 miners, tech stocks rally
Woodside abandons 25-year gas project
Coalition unveils $31 billion in budget cuts
Jacinda Ardern joins Sydney University
Trump offers $1 million voter fraud reward
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Fast Five | 27 Oct 2026
Tuesday 27 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Haines tributes as pollies return Bidding war for Ingenia Crunch time for super Halloween spending Brazil election surpriseĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 26 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 edges higher ahead of inflation figures
BlueScope upgrades profit forecast
Jetstar faces refunds class action
Israel says Australia relationship damaged
Musk raises $40 billion for AI chips
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 26 Oct 2026
Monday 26 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Markets nervous as oil surges Aussies shift to the regions Blockbusters make up for poor ski season Obama unloads on Trump Foldable iPhone lands in AustraliaĀ
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Fast Five | 24-25 Oct 2026
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide the top stories of the week.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 23 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 dive, banks jump
Snowy blow-out
Competition boost for banks
Nats shake-up
Typhoon hits Taiwan
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Fast Five | 23 Oct 2026
Friday 23 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
AI discovers huge internet flaw Super system scores on world stage Rates hit builders, retailers Fortescue takes on Chinese buyers Basketball meets Wall StreetĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 22 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 falls as retailers tumble
Helen Haines loses both legs after attack Roberts-Smith reveals $30m legal bill Northern Star open to improved takeover offer Meta hit with $US25 billion penaltyJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 22 Oct 2026
Thursday 22 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
RBA hints at rate hike NextDCās $2b crash in data centre fight PM urges MPs to take care Private credit player freezes redemptions SpaceX + TeslaĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 Oct 2026
This is theĀ Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
RBA warning rattles markets
Fortescue sacks senior executive Qatar Airways signs up for Western Sydney Victorian Premier forgets to pay for petrol Israel plans new strikes on IranJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 21 Oct 2026
Wednesday 21 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
NAB slashes jobs Politicians call for calm after attack BHP doubles down on copper Trump fights for MAGA heartland Cyber hacks target work meetingsĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 20 Oct 2026
This is theĀ Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
ASX slips as BHP weighs on miners Helen Haines loses leg after alleged attack ASIC makes inquiries into Firmus float collapse France imposes curfews as unrest spreads Elon Musk promises SpaceX shares to every American childJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 20 Oct 2026
Tuesday 20 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Mega-mergers liven up ASX Federal MP attacked RBA says A$ can help tame inflation Putin-Xi-Trump summit Japanās Mars missionĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 19 Oct 2026
This is theĀ 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 despite global tech rout NSW Premier intervenes to save coal jobs Vietjet's Australian ambitions hit turbulence Work-from-home rights begin next week Macron calls for calm after protestsJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 19 Oct 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
AI sell-off, White House turmoil RBA warns on inflation control Gold takeover battle heats up Spring selling season fails to fire YouTube eating NetflixĀ
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Fast Five | 17-18 Oct 2026
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide the top stories of the week.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Oct 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 1pc Australian lamb exports under threat Chalmers defends gas tax Sydney Airport strike causes little disruption Tesla's rocket-powered RoadsterJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 16 Oct 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Unemployment rate jumps Home sellers drop asking prices Govt tables online safety legislation ASIC drops Richard White probe Apple launches smart displayĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 15 Oct 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 recovers as unemployment rises Corporate news Greens senator takes leave over allegations Cue Clothing to close stores White House press secretary's credentials questionedJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 15 Oct 2026
Thursday 15 October 2026
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CBA warns on the economy ASIC puts heat on auditors Federal court overturns gold mine ban Guzman chair sells stake Worldās oldest shipwreck foundHit follow on the podcast so you donāt miss the latest news
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 14 Oct 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 falls as banks sold off Gold Fields considers sweetening takeover offer AirTrunk delays $4.4 billion float Pope Leo undergoes lung cancer surgery Hackers target supermarket fridgesJoin our free daily newsletter here.
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Fast Five | 14 Oct 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
IMF warns on inflation, employment Eggs wars ASIC targets mortgage brokers Bed bugs ground Qantas flight Nobel laureate for economics awardedĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 13 Oct 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 as tech and lithium stocks tumble
Domino's loses another boss
Record $21 billion pours into ETFs
Louis Vuitton sales slump in China
Mars rover breaks driving record
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Fast Five | 13 Oct 2026
Tuesday 13 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Wall St v mid-term elections SpaceX mobile plans Josh Frydenberg ruffles feathers Domestic airfares to rise Wine theft takes hold in ItalyĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 12 Oct 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 gains for second day
Firmus founder hits back after failed float
PM defends small business record
Airport bus links face delays
McKinsey removes senior partner from leadership
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Fast Five | 12 Oct 2026
Monday 12 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson\
Failed Firmus float to rock ASX Middle East fighting to hit marketsĀ Have rents stopped rising? EV makers cut prices Trumpās 36hrs of criticismĀ
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Fast Five | 10-11 Oct 2026
Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head to head to decide the top stories of the week.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 9 Oct 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.
ASXās mixed week
Firmus float pulled
ATO delays CC ban
AI report card
Broadcast execution
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Fast Five | 9 Oct 2026
Friday 9 October 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Firmus IPO on verge of collapse Govt hints at light-touch AI regulation Electric vehicle sales climb Cricket Victoria offers āwork-from-the-cricketā Airlines ramp up business classĀ
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 8 Oct 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 falls 0.8pc as bond yields rise
Government pressures ATO over credit card ban
Older workers win work-from-home ruling
Talkback radio loses listeners
Ā Samsung profit surges on AI chip boom
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