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Afternoon Report | ASX jumps as oil slides

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 0.5pc One Nation ahead in polls Bird flu mass deaths Transurban caps weekly tolls Oil falls after Trump cancels strikes Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dividends to dominate earnings; house price slump; Mag 7 tech stocks find friends

Monday 3 August 2026 Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes. The housing downturn in Sydney and Melbourne has spread to the rest of the country Investors warm again, for now, to the Magnificent 7 tech stocks on Wall Street Telstra switches on satellite access to users in the bush Local wine exports fall to their lowest level in more than 20 years 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?, exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. 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.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 3 August 2026

This week: Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures? Household spending data International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: Is cash making a comeback?

Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay.Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saturday Edition | 1 August 2026

The Saturday Edition has had an overhaul! All-new stories, more debate, and a whole lot of fun.This week: the tech stock rollercoaster, FIFA's billion-dollar ambitions, and the surprising auction of Colonel Sanders' home and secret recipe. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.