Microsoft $25b Aussie spend; fuel supplies jump; Trump, FIFA and Iran v Italy

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 off 0.2pc PM texts Trump after attack Snowy Hydro blowout claims Google & Meta’s offshore payments Jerome Powell probe dropped Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 27 April 2026 An apparent attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the collapse of peace talks with Iran will pressure financial markets, with oil prices surging.    There’s a new boom capital city in the housing market Young investors turn to exchange traded funds The peak business body calls for means testing on some government services  Dire predictions for the next Australian wheat crop   Join our free daily newsletter here.   And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - if you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? 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.

This week we get the all-important March quarter inflation figures. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect in an environment of rising inflation, slowing economic growth, profit downgrades in corporate Australia and the looming risk of stagflation.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about meeting etiquette.From agendas and starting on time to late arrivals, phone use and follow-ups, Sean, Michael and Adam share their biggest meeting gripes... and a few confessions along the way. Are meetings a waste of time without clear action, and who’s actually responsible for getting things done?Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big companies issuing major downgrades, a huge overhaul of the NDIS, and one of the world's most successful CEOs decides it's time to go. 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 off 1.8pc for week Building sector cost warning US awards first AUKUS subs deal ASIC targets finfluencers Meta cuts 10pc of jobs Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 24 April 2026 Microsoft promises to spend $25 billion on data centres in Australia.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia now has 46 days of fuel supply, ten more than when the war started An envoy of Donald Trump approached football’s governing body, FIFA, and suggested Italy replace Iran in the June World Cup in the US Rich Australians are getting richer A robot beats a human in a high stakes game of table tennis.  Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - if you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? 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.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming businesses. It’s reshaping schools, charities and entire communities.Sean Aylmer is joined in the studio by Justin Spelhaug, President of Microsoft Elevate, to look at how AI is being rolled out beyond the corporate world: from training three million Australians in AI skills to helping teachers reclaim hours each week.Justin is visiting Australia as part of the Microsoft AI Tour, which featured some of the biggest names in technology and business, including Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. For the highlights and announcements from yesterday’s 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 down 0.6pc 3 million Aussies to receive AI training Mirvac flags residential slowdown Radio ratings mixed result US Navy chief fired Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 23 April 2026 The federal government overhauls the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying it will save $15 billion annually, but 160,000 people will lose access.  The residential rental market gets close to breaking point One of Australia’s bluest of bluechips sinks 41 per cent in one session  The local sharemarket has its worst day in more than a month Can AI be blamed for murder? Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - if you lost your job tomorrow, would you be okay? 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.