Wednesday 24 June 2026

The federal government wins Greens support for its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes. 

 * Iron ore prices fall to their lowest level in three months
 * The KPMG scandal claims two more scalps
 * WiseTech Global denies allegations that CEO Richard White exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex
 * SpaceX’s share price tumbles

 

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Labor wins Greens support for tax changes; KPMG scandal escalates; SpaceX tumbles

The SpaceX IPO triggered a surge in international investing among Australians, but where are investors putting their money beyond the world's most talked-about stock?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Steve Daghlian, Market Analyst at CommSec, about the growing appetite for offshore investing, why AI and technology continue to dominate interest, the surprising popularity of UK-listed companies, and how ETFs are changing the way people invest.

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Q+A: Beyond SpaceX: where Australian investors are putting their money

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. Tech stocks sold off 

 2. Viva refinery to return to 90pc production

 3. Andrew Hastie to receive extra protection

 4. Corporate wrap: Reliance, Iluka Resources, Lynas Rare Earths

 5. Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record

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Afternoon Report | Tech stocks sold off

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Canada is set to buy $2.5 billion worth of radar equipment, as relations between the two countries warm up. 

 * WiseTech Global founder and CEO Richard White investigated by the AFP’s human exploitation taskforce
 * UK PM Sir Keir Starmer quits
 * Local chicken farmer Inghams hunkers down as a second case of bird flu reaches our shores
 * Wall Street’s interest in flying cars

 

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Mega defence deal with Canada; WiseTech’s White investigated; UK PM steps down

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 sharemarkets continues to surprise him.

Plus: the outlook for AI stocks, the risks around high-profile IPOs such as SpaceX, and why investors may need to be a little more cautious despite the generally positive backdrop.

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Q+A: Middle East conflict, AI and inflation: where markets go next

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 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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Afternoon Report | Peace talks shaky after Trump threats

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
 * UK PM Keir Starmer is set to lose his job

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Housing market tumbles; US-Iran peace deal teeters; fuel excise cut extended

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 [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782476357903787&usg=AOvVaw2-i57bjsnFmgLmR5REfsjw] to look at what to expect.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 22 June 2026

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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 [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782305182935794&usg=AOvVaw2AoGqpDbbfKWAPVmc1q1cr] - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782305182935794&usg=AOvVaw25JrpZTEIGQ_sV_HnLv-j6]'s Michael Thompson [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782305182935794&usg=AOvVaw0PMH43czXf9rjgVC5v4AR8] as they look at property investing for passive income.

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Property investing for passive income

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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The Saturday Edition | 20 June 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.

 