Fast Five by Fear and Greed

Tuesday 14 April 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Govt works to calm nerves over Hormuz blockade
David Jones feels the pressure
Two ASX mergers get a kickalong
80pc of Aussies have long term health conditions
Cost of the ‘annoyance economy’
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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 slips

Trump order Hormuz blockade

Companies announce downgrades

IKEA cuts returns policy

Hungary election shock

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Monday 13 April 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
US, Iran peace talks break down
Aussie dollar, Bitcoin, gold rise
Commercial property market splits
Warning on AI’s destructive capabilities
Levi’s sales boom
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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.
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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide the best business stories of the week.
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