FEAR & GREED | Business News

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Consumer sentiment hits 50-year lows, creating the potential for a dive in household spending. 

• The Coalition unveils its immigration policy, with a big drop in migrant numbers
• OpenAI apologises for its agents accessing official websites, but says companies and governments need better defences
• The best places to take a holiday, at least if you want to take advantage of a strong Aussie dollar
• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to copyright her voice to counter deepfakes

Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. 

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - is your home your best investment? Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians expect organisations to behave with integrity and accountability. But the new 2026 Australian Governance Index reveals a substantial gap between those expectations and what people believe they're actually seeing, with 43 per cent of Australians saying organisational behaviour has become worse in recent years.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Katrina Horrobin, CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia, and Matt Rowley, partner at strategic advisory firm General Strategic, about what's driving the governance gap, why expectations differ between sectors, and what businesses can actually do about it. They also discuss AI governance, the importance of human judgement, and why organisations need to think beyond their traditional "social licence".

The Governance Institute of Australia is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 rises 0.6pc

2. Firmus IPO selling restrictions

3. Macquarie backs directors after KPMG probe

4. Trump orders Fort Hood gunman executed

5. Jeffrey Archer dies at 86

Join our free daily newsletter here.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 6 October 2026

The ASX readies for the biggest float since Telstra, with Firmus set to give local investors direct access to the AI boom. 

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Fiji for high-level climate talks
• Australians are dobbing in tax cheats at a rate of 1,000 a week
• The cost-of-living crisis causes near retirees to extend their working lives
• The latest data on deaths reveals the most likely time to fall off the perch is your late 80s

Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. 

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto has rallied strongly, but regulatory uncertainty remains after the US Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act. So where does Bitcoin fit in portfolios now - and how are the big institutional investors thinking about it?

Sean Aylmer speaks with John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, about regulation, Bitcoin’s role in portfolio construction, and why he believes crypto is already mainstream in awareness, but still very early when it comes to actual adoption.

Coinbase is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 flat after early surge

2. CSL signs $510m drug development deal

3. AFL wins grand final ratings battle

4. Andrew challenges Epstein arrest

5. Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned 9/11-style attack

Join our free daily newsletter here.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 5 October 2026

Experts predict house prices will fall by up to 15 per cent, as the weekend’s auctions results fall below 50 per cent. 

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be no hand-outs from the government in the upcoming mid-year budget review
• Miners and energy companies pay most tax
• More details emerge about the Flydubai co-pilot attack last week.
• AI cracks a war code from Napoleonic times

Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here. 

And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s housing shortage is already being constrained by costs, skills shortages and lengthy construction times. Now another enormous investment boom could add to the pressure: data centres.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including building activity. They also look at the potential for AI infrastructure to compete with housing for skilled trades, consumer confidence after the latest rate rise, and what the RBA’s Financial Stability Review tells us about household resilience.

The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia Bank

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

This episode puts Canna to the test. What would a financial planner fix first? We all have competing priorities when it comes to money - from paying down the mortgage and building up super, to investing, saving for the future or simply working out where all our money goes each month. So how do you know what deserves your attention first? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they work through seven very different financial scenarios and reveal the first thing a financial planner would tackle in each one.

Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online.

---

The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.

​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was it a good week or a bad week for the Australian economy? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over interest rates, inflation and house prices – before tackling sporting debacles, tax reform, card surcharges and the best TV shows of the 21st century.

Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, with predictably controversial results.

Join our free daily newsletter here.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.