Wednesday 15 July 2026

Business and consumer sentiment improves, but not enough to spur the economy. 

 * The US continues to strike Iran as experts say President Donald Trump’s 20pc toll for vessels passing the Strait of Hormuz is unworkable
 * SpaceX’s soaring start to life as a listed stock malfunctions, with its share price tumbling
 * The Australian Signals Directorate warns about state sponsored hacking out of Russia
 * When it comes to CEO pay on the ASX, being big, or even better, doesn’t mean you will earn the most

 

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Business, consumer lull; biggest is not best in CEO pay; SpaceX share price tumbles

Business confidence has recovered from the shock of the Middle East conflict, but Australia's economy is still losing momentum.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Taylor Nugent, Senior Economist at National Australia Bank, about the latest NAB Business Survey and why it's one of the Reserve Bank's favourite economic indicators. Nugent explains why business confidence has rebounded, what capacity utilisation says about inflation pressures, and why conditions on the ground remain weaker than average.

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Q+A: Business confidence is recovering, but don't celebrate yet

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] 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. Oil prices surge, ASX flat

 2. Genesis, Vault agree to $12.6b merger

 3. Corporate Travel in UK govt talks

 4. KIIS continues post-Kyle & Jackie slide

 5. US to impose 20pc Hormuz toll

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Afternoon Report | Oil prices surge, ASX flat

Tuesday 14 July 2026

Among Australia’s largest companies, it is the less fashionable, defensive stocks proving to be the best performing amid higher interest rates and war. 

 * Labor goes to the edges of the law to keep ISIS fighters and brides out
 * The government will (finally) dump the orange immigration cards passengers fill in when arriving in the country
 * Genesis’ $12.6 billion bid for Vault Minerals set to get the green light
 * Netflix considers getting into live channels

 

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Defensive stocks win friends; immigration goes digital; Netflix ponders live channels

The AI investment story is entering a new phase. After the blockbuster listing of SpaceX, investors are now looking ahead to potential IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Kevin Hebner, Managing Director and Global Investment Strategist at TD Epoch, about what the next wave of AI listings means for investors. Kevin explains why the current AI boom could run for another decade, why diversification will matter more than ever, and why today's technology giants won't necessarily dominate tomorrow's market.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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Q+A: Why the Magnificent Seven won't stay on top forever

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] 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 flat as investors weigh up Middle East

 2. Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

 3. One Nation support slips

 4. City Chic shares soar

 5. 27 killed in Thailand pub fire

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Afternoon Report | Actor Sam Neill dies, aged 78

Monday 13 July 2026

The ceasefire between the US and Iran appears over after a new wave of fighting in the Middle East. 

 * The national house market bounces slightly
 * The world’s boom stock, Nvidia, struggles to keep up with its competitors
 * Qantas is the most on-time airline in the world
 * Food and delivery drivers wages are set to jump by 25 per cent

 

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US-Iran ceasefire collapses; housing market bounces; Nvidia struggles to keep up

This week:

 * NAB business survey
 * Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey
 * Forecasts of slower economic growth

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1784292612642556&usg=AOvVaw13K-AjyOA0OivkdPrnXv5x] to look at what to expect.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 13 July 2026

Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Most people aren’t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand how you approach money, things start to make sense. Join Canna Campbell [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1784115570791653&usg=AOvVaw0tQNZL5fy1j9CXb6DshmgF] - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1784115570791653&usg=AOvVaw1hw8kFLqGm5HdkpqlZWFsC]'s Michael Thompson [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1784115570791653&usg=AOvVaw3SQ5C80aH7_-UAqy8tz0UO] as they go through five main money personalities, and how they can impact your financial future.

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What’s your money personality - and is it costing you?

Telstra's bruising week, the Iran conflict flares up again, China launches a missile, and the NRL does the biggest media rights deal in Australia's history.

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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The Saturday Edition | 11 July 2026

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast. All the business news you need to know, every day, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

 