Afternoon Report | ASX reverses trend

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 & 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 closes higher ANZ beats expectations Coles sales rise PM douses tax talk Apple, Atlassian strong earnings Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 1 May 2026 House prices in Sydney and Melbourne are going backwards, while momentum across the other capital cities is waning.  Oil prices hit their highest level in four years, in bad news for motorists Woolworths’ boss warns of higher prices for vegetables, bread and milk Mega earnings results for Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet The break-away LIV Golf tournament is set to collapse as Saudi pulls its funding Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the truth about financial luck. 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.

Private credit and income strategies have attracted plenty of interest from Australian investors - but many may not fully understand what they actually own.Sean Aylmer speaks with Michael Frearson, Head of Fixed Income at Real Asset Management (RAM), about what’s really “under the hood” of fixed income investments. He explains how rising interest rates and global uncertainty are impacting sentiment - and why some investors may be selling without understanding the underlying assets.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.RAM works with BlueChip Communication, which 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. ASX down for 8th day US Fed leaves rates on hold JBS hit with $268m tax bill Stockland CEO’s slowdown warning Trump and Putin phone call Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 30 April 2026 Interest rates are set to rise next week after inflation jumps to a near three year high.  The ASX drops, matching the longest run of down-days since June 2022 OPEC, which has ruled oil markets for decades, is in crisis after one of its main members leaves Aldi’s profit in Australia tumbles G8 Childcare closes childcare centres as families dump the beleaguered operator Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the truth about financial luck. 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 rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment.Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, about why Australia is attracting global attention - including a $25 billion investment by Microsoft. She also breaks down the biggest challenges, including energy, transmission and water, and why data centres may actually be helping accelerate the renewable transition rather than hindering it.Belinda Dennett appeared at the Microsoft AI Tour, which featured some of the biggest names in technology and business. For the highlights and announcements from the event, click here.Fear & Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event.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 dips on inflation jump Penny Wong China meeting disrupted Pauline Hanson’s donation Cyclone hits Woodside’s results King Charles at state dinner Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 29 April 2026 The Albanese government unveils new laws to make social media platforms pay for local journalism.  The Strait of Hormuz remains closed putting upward pressure on oil prices ahead of today’s local inflation report King Charles III addresses the US Congress Aussie banks promote how much tax they pay The release of the Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records   Join our free daily newsletter here.   And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - the truth about financial luck. 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.

Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.  Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a “generational” fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, and the company's focus on food quality, speed and value.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.