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Markets have weathered war in the Middle East, persistent inflation, tariff uncertainty and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. So where do investors go from here?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about why markets have largely looked through the Middle East conflict, why investors may be underestimating inflation risks, and why the resilience of global shar...

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. ASX off 0.1pc

2. Rocky start to peace talks

3. David Jones appoints new CEO

4. Corporate news: Metcash, SGH, a2 Milk

5. Egypt’s first World Cup win in 92 years

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Monday 22 June 2026

Auction clearance rates fall to their lowest level since the early days of COVID, as higher interest rates and budget changes kick in. 

• The ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters on the brink 
• BHP gets sold off on cost overruns, as CSL finds a bunch of friendly investors
• The federal government extends the fuel excise discount

This week:

• Monthly inflation data for May, after last week's warning from the RBA about the potential for rate hikes
• Labour force figures - will unemployment keep rising?
• Job vacancies
• Household spending

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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Property investing has changed in Australia. For so long, negative gearing was central to many investors' strategy. So what happens now that the rules are changing? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael ...

A CGT backflip, an agreement to end the war, Pauline Hanson's most important speech yet, and two huge warnings from two central banks.

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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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. ASX slumps as BHP tumbles

2. US-Iran talks postponed

3. Shipping resumes through Strait of Hormuz

4. Victorian teachers reject pay deal

5. UK PM’s rival wins by...

Friday 19 June 2026

The federal government backflips on part of its controversial tax changes.

• Migration levels in Australia drop
• The national auditor provides a scathing report of the progress of the Snowy Hydro scheme
• A Victorian suburb takes the title of richest postcode in the country, for the first time 
• The world of Swiss watches is being hi...

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. ASX off 0.6pc on Fed rate hike expectations 
2. US, Iran sign interim peace agreement
3. Vodafone outage
4. HSBC fined $35m
5. Qantas receives first Project Sunrise jet
...

Pauline Hanson fires off at radical Islam in Australia, the need for nuclear power, and what she called the transgender insurgency. 

• The Australian government lowers the travel warning for several countries in the Middle East 
• Iran to receive hundreds of billions of dollars from the US for ending the war
• CommSec explains just how popular SpaceX was with retail ...

For decades, businesses have focused on search engine optimisation. Now they face a new challenge: making sure AI can find, understand and recommend their brand. Referral traffic from AI is growing rapidly, and now brands need to think of AI as a new audience.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Loni Stark, Vice President of Strategy and Product at Adobe, about the rise of AI-powered discovery through tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and...

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. ASX up 0.5pc as oil falls
2. Pauline Hanson’s fiery Press Club speech
3. Linfox succession battle
4. Kyle Sandiland’s $15m deal
5. Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer d...

Wednesday 17 June 2026

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, but warns it will hike again if inflation doesn’t fall back towards its target level. 

• One-quarter of Australians are at risk of not being able to afford home insurance by 2030
• The peace deal between the US and Iran runs for just one-and-a-half pages
• The ACCC takes on Grill’d over its...

Most investors understand shares, bonds and property. Far fewer understand royalties, and how to make money from Justin Bieber and The Weeknd, or blockbuster healthcare treatments.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Stephen Otter, Head of Royalties at Partners Group, about an asset class worth an estimated $2 trillion globally. Stephen explains how investors can generate income from everything from pharmaceutical treatments and na...

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. ASX steady as RBA pauses on rates
2. M&A activity: Atlas Arteria, Qube
3. Lincraft to close remaining stores
4. SpaceX surges
5. Eight killed in B-52 bomber crash

Tuesday 16 June 2026

The declaration of peace in the Middle East sparks financial markets, but questions remain about whether it will last. 

• Gina Rinehart emerges with a $1.4 billion stake in SpaceX
• IFM Investors ups its offer for Atlas Arteria on a packed day of M&A activity
• A two-day inquiry into the government’s tax changes kicks off
• ...

A peace deal between Iran and the United States has transformed the outlook for global markets - at least for now.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Roger Montgomery, founder and chief investment officer at Montgomery Investment Management, about which sectors stand to benefit most from falling oil prices, why airlines, retailers and property stocks could outperform, and why history suggests investors should be cautious despite the op...

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. ASX jumps 1.3pc on peace deal

2. JD Vance to sign agreement in Geneva

3. Pauline Hanson now preferred PM

4. KPMG to stop bidding for government work

5. Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC

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