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Tuesday 7 October 2025

The gold price has hit a new record, just shy of $US4,000 an ounce, as the shutdown of the US federal government triggers a run towards safe haven assets

And more, including:

• PM Anthony Albanese calls for Australians to turn down the temperature of public debate
• ASIC slams super funds over valuation practices
• Warren Buffet is back buying companies
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Accountants and financial advisers are are struggling with the demand for their services, and being challenged by the lack of supply coming through.

Adam Lang speaks with Jason Entwistle and Evan Morrison from HUB24, and Nick Perrett, CEO of Yarra Lane about how artificial intelligence can free up day-to-day work and give more time back for clients.

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Monday 6 October 2025

House prices are on a tear, with three rate cuts this year pushing prices higher and experts tipping more price increases in coming months.

And more, including:

• The cost of Snowy 2.0 blows out, again.
• The big banks and retailers do a deal with Armaguard to keep cash flowing.
• And Ford’s global boss says the future isn’t about EVs, but hyb...

This week:
- The RBA indicates the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is over.
- Business investment and productivity.
- RBA governor Michelle Bullock appears at the Economics Legislation Committee.

Sean Aylmer is joined by EY Chief Economist for Oceania Cherelle Murphy.

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There are big changes happening in radio right now:

• Seven West Media is merging with Southern Cross Media - owner of the Triple M and Hit networks
• ARN - owner of KIIS and Pure Gold networks - is changing CEOs.
• Nine has flagged the potential sale of its talk radio network, including 2GB and 3AW
• ABC radio is struggling in various markets, trying to regain the audience it once had

Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang...

Friday 3 October 2025

The big miners pay most in corporate tax but a bunch of companies, including Optus, Virgin Australia and CSL, have paid zero. 

• The RBA says the cost-of-living crisis is almost over. 
• PNG becomes just the third country to sign a treaty with Australia.
• Elon Musk’s wealth pushes above half a trillion US dollars
• Two of...

Small businesses in Australia are changing. For one thing, there’s 2.6 million of them, employing 5.4 million people and contributing $590 billion to our GDP.

But the reasons for starting a business are evolving, with more people looking for the autonomy and financial independence it gives them. Success looks different to every founder, but surprisingly, almost a third of all entrepreneurs don’t have an endgame i...

This is the Fear and 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.

1. ASX jumps 1.1pc

2. CommBank suffers major outage

3. Opposition urges action on BHP-China iron ore row

4. ARN boss steps down amid Kyle & Jackie O turmoil

5. Trump accused of weaponising shutdown

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Thursday 2 October 2025

China puts a temporary ban on BHP’s iron ore exports, triggering fears of shortfalls for the Big Australian’s earnings and the federal budget. 

• Australia’s biggest car dealership pushes into Canada. 
• Analysts tip rising house prices in coming months. 
• The battle over Seven West and Southern Cross Media starts getti...

The standoff between China and BHP over iron ore is an extreme reminder of how reliant we are on our relationship with China, our biggest trading partner.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jun Bei Liu, co-founder and lead portfolio manager at investment firm Ten Cap, about BHP and other Australian stocks that have exposure to China.

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This is the Fear and 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.

1. Gold soars, lithium dumped

2. Rio flags early power station closure

3. Watchdog cracks down on Kyle & Jackie O

4. McDonald’s site sets record

5. US government shuts down

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Wednesday 1 October 2025

The Reserve Bank is getting a little more worried about inflation, as it leaves rates on hold. 

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins global leaders in welcoming Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Middle East. 
• Seven West Media to merge with radio group Southern Cross Media. 
• Australia’s housing market heats up in Septem...

We’ve heard a lot lately about Australia’s productivity crisis, and why reform is needed to boost our economic growth. But the solution doesn't just fall on the shoulders of government - it's up to business as well.

Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group, speaks to Sean Aylmer about the role of business in improving productivity. They also look at why the Optus crisis shows the importance ...

Tuesday 30 September 2025

The federal budget deficit comes in much lower than forecast. 

And more, including:

• Optus suffers another triple-zero outage ahead of a meeting between its owner and the government. 
• Home loan wars heat up
• The world’s highest bridge, more than 600 metres high, opens to traffic. 
• The medical regulator warns...

In FY25, approximately 42,000 new Self-Managed Super Funds were established in Australia, with the total assets of the sector passing $1.05 trillion.

Adam Lang speaks to Tim Steele, Chief Executive of Class, and Meg Heffron, Managing Director of Heffron, after the release of the Annual Benchmark Report at Class Ignite 2025. They discuss record growth in SMSFs, increasing participation from younger Australians, and the resili...