Q+A: The GLP-1 drugs changing health and markets

This week the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about the big sporting events they've covered in the media, from the Atlanta and London Olympics, to the US Open tennis.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a week of big numbers: inflation, the Aussie dollar, the price of gold, even the record temperature set in Victoria. There's also dual leadership spills in the Coalition, and talk of an Aussie in one of the world's top jobs.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.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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 slumps 0.7pc on Fed speculation Hastie pulls out of Lib leadership race Nine Entertainment sells radio stations Nipa virus outbreak Apple’s record iPhone sales Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 30 January 2026 Renewable energy provides the majority of electricity across the nation during the December quarter, for the first time.  Senior Liberals meet without Sussan Ley to discuss the party’s leadership Tesla to stop making Model S and Model X EVs as the company pushes into robotics A good day for uranium and a bad one for rare earths The EU and India do a mega trade deal Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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.

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are reshaping healthcare — and potentially the economy.Dr Zac Turner explains to Sean Aylmer how GLP-1 drugs work, what we’re still learning about their long-term effects, why the next generation matters, and how these medications may go far beyond weight loss.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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. Iran fears send gold soaring Fed keeps rates on hold PM and states to meet on health Apple fixing Telstra issue 16,000 Amazon layoffs Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 29 January 2026 The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up.  The Aussie dollar pushes beyond US 70c.  Droneshield’s boss explains why he had to sell $50 million worth of shares.  Nationals leader David Littleproud to face a leadership spill next week.  Why oil is measured in barrels. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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.

A rate hike is now firmly back on the table next week after a sharp jump in inflation. Economist Warren Hogan, from EQ Economics and Judo Bank, talks to Sean Aylmer about where the RBA went wrong, why inflation is proving stubborn, and why the Reserve Bank should increase rates by 40 basis points next week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and 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. CPI jumps, AUD hits 3 yr high Grocery wars heat up Morrison’s controversial speech slammed  Rudd may run for UN job UPS to cut 30,000 jobs Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 28 January 2026 BHP becomes the largest company on the ASX, overtaking the Commonwealth Bank.  Business confidence picks up, ahead of today’s all-important inflation data  Cotality forecasts the hottest property prices in 2026 Teal MP Monique Ryan’s take on naming heatwaves The Donald Trump memecoin tanks. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.