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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 rises 0.5pc Hormuz blockade now in effect Roblox overhaul for child safety Price Harry and Meghan in Australia Chinese airlines cuting Aus flights Join our free daily newsletter here. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 14 April 2026 The federal government works to calm nerves about the US blockading the Strait of Hormuz. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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.

Long before it hits the petrol pump, disruption in global energy markets starts with a handful of critical choke points. Right now, the Strait of Hormuz — one of the most important shipping lanes in the world — is at the centre of it. So what happens when supply is suddenly constrained? And what does it mean for Australia? Sean Aylmer talks to Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the flow of oil and gas around the world, Australia's exposure to the Middle East crisis, and why our LNG and coal give us a lot of leverage. 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 slips Trump order Hormuz blockade Companies announce downgrades IKEA cuts returns policy Hungary election shock Join our free daily newsletter here. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 April 2026 Peace talks between the US and Iran break down as fears of higher food prices escalate. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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 it's all about labour force figures, and the NAB business survey - which will be one of the first indicators of how businesses have coped with the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas. 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 consumer behaviour - how the cost of living is changing the way we spend. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a moon mission and AI errors, to an EV surge and the government now treating fuel as a national security issue - Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head over the best 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 up 4.4 for week Middle East tensions ahead of peace talks PM strikes deal with Singapore Magellan shareholders back Barrenjoey merger Artemis II prepares for splashdown Join our free daily newsletter here. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 10 April 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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 $200 million radio deal, a legal battle, and a media company that’s seen its value plunge. The fallout from the Kyle & Jackie O saga is a case study in how fragile legacy media models have become. Sean Aylmer talks to Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes, about how the Kyle & Jackie O vs ARN Media battle goes far beyond one show, and raises big questions about audiences, advertising, and the future of Australian media. 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 up 0.2pc Fragile ceasefire holding Ampol offers to sell more sites Meta unveils new AI model Apple pushing ahead with foldable iPhones Join our free daily newsletter here. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 9 April 2026 The ASX has its best day in a year after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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 market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more… or just another short-term surge. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven’t gone away. He also explains why he still considers the wisdom of legendary investor Warren Buffett in times like this. This is general information only. Seek professional 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 jumps 2.6pc Trump: ceasefire a ‘big day for world peace’ BRS remanded in custody NFL game at MCG almost a sellout $US64b bid for Universal Music Group Join our free daily newsletter here. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith faces murder charges in what is likely to be the country’s most significant war crimes prosecution ever. Wednesday 8 April 2026 Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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.

Diesel keeps regional Australia moving, touching almost every industry. But rising costs and supply disruptions are hitting hard, affecting everything from farming to mining to local businesses. Sean Aylmer talks to Andrew Auerbach, Group Executive for Business and Private Banking at NAB, about the impact on the ground, and what lies ahead for the economy if fuel supplies remain under pressure. 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 surges 1.7pc Ben Roberts-Smith arrested Household spending rises in Feb Trump singles out Australia Regions pass 10 million people Join our free daily newsletter here. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 7 April 2026 Investors get set for higher interest rates in Australia as the war in the Middle East enters a critical phase. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the $10,000 question. 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.

Geopolitical tensions, market concentration, and the dominance of mega-cap tech stocks are forcing big institutional investors to rethink how they allocate capital. But rather than making big calls, many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds are doing the opposite — sticking to their strategy. Gerard O’Reilly is Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, working with many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds, and around $1.4 trillion in assets under management. He tells Sean Aylmer that the key isn’t predicting what happens next — it’s building portfolios that can handle anything. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.