ASX tumbles; Trump promises $US5,000 to every American; NFL hits Melbourne

Friday 11 September 2026 The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel. US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms American NFL arrives in Melbourne Hollywood has its biggest box office summer in its biggest market ever Nine Media’s Stan to retain the rights to the English Premier League   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? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. 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.

The collapse of the Sydney property developer Bathla Group has put private credit - and its risks - firmly in the spotlight. But is the sector facing a crisis, or simply going through a normal investment cycle?Sean Aylmer speaks with Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of Zagga, about his take on the current situation. They discuss what's changed in real estate private credit, why investors are becoming more focused on capital preservation than headline returns, and why global capital continues to see opportunity in Australia.Zagga 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. ASX tumbles as oil tops $US100 Rudd warns Australia risks becoming ‘second-rate’ Queensland faces credit rating downgrade Breville boss sells $4.3m in shares Samsung welcomes Apple to the fold Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 10 September 2026 The most expensive houses in Sydney and Melbourne have lost more than ten per cent of their value as pressure increases to lift interest rates.  Oil prices head towards $US100 a barrel, which is bad news at the petrol bowser Apple launches its new foldable phone Retail wars escalate as the owner of Ghanda takes a look at KMD brands OpenAI says a large language model has solved one of the great puzzles of mathematics   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? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. 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.

Frequent flyer points were once a fairly simple way for airlines to reward loyal customers. Today they sit at the centre of enormous commercial ecosystems, influencing where we shop, which cards we use and even how much we’re prepared to pay.Sean Aylmer speaks with management consultant and loyalty expert David Moloney, author of Points: Mastering the Game of Frequent Flyers. They talk about how the points economy makes money, why Qantas has become so good at it, and the behavioural economics that keeps consumers hooked.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. ASX hits six-week low as oil nears $US100 Blanche d’Alpuget dies aged 82 Hastie takes aim at One Nation Counterbid for Austal US steps up trade war with Canada Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 9 September 2026 Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again.  The federal government declares a ‘global reckoning is coming for big tech’ A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors  The US’s trade war with Canada escalates Why Gen Z is refusing to network   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? - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. 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 is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Niño, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected.Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the “zero regrets” moves businesses should be making now.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. ASX hits six-week low Housing wealth falls $34 billion Super funds pinged over misleading investment claims Bird flu spreads, but poultry remains clear 9/11 records raise questions over toxic air Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 8 September 2026 Super and property - the two biggest sources of wealth for Australians - shape up as the key political battlegrounds.  The productivity crisis deepens Australia is losing cruise ships to cheaper destinations Thousands of freight and transport workers to walk off the job The Pentagon puts senior staff through lie detector tests   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? - twelve months to financial freedom. 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.