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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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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.
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Markets
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Albanese lands in Washington
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Iron ore alliance talk
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US buyer for Rex Airlines
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Cargo jet crashes in Hong Kong
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Monday 20 October 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to meet US President Donald Trump with China, critical minerals and AUKUS at the top of the agenda.
- The federal government moves to crack down on illegal tobacco sales.
- Australia becomes the third richest nation per capita, thanks to the housing market.
- OpenAI to allow adults to generate erotic ...
This week we hear more from the RBA as well as key data out of China. But what should we be making of last week's surprise jump in unemployment - and what does it mean for interest rates?
Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.
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Picture this: you've got a colleague who's talking about you behind your back. Maybe they've stolen a client from you, or going out of their way to make your job difficult. Do you confront them? Complain to the boss? Report them to HR? Quit?
Michael Thompson talks to Fear & Greed's Adam Lang - who is also a CEO and executive coach - about the best way to resolve workplace conflict.
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An unemployment surprise, the surging price of gold, a super tax backflip, and CEOs in the spotlight.
Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with business journalist and founder of Working@It Natalie MacDonald picking a winner in a fierce debate.
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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.
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ASX drops
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Rate cut hopes grow
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Wayne Swan to step down as Labor president
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Trump cools on Tomahawk push
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Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dies
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Friday 17 October 2025
Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5 per cent, increasing the chance of a rate cut next month.
- Macquarie Group’s $60 billion data centre sale.
- Good news for chocolate lovers – cocoa prices are tumbling.
- Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s stern warning for the federal government.
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This week, Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX index, topped 20 for the first time since April. So what does that mean? What is the VIX index, how it measures volatility, why does that represent fear, and what can investors learn from it?
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in ...
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.
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ASX jumps on jobless news
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Mayne Pharma surges
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Origin casts doubt on wind
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BHP addresses China rift
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Trump authorises CIA ops in Venezuela
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Thursday 16 October 2025
The Australian economy’s speed limit – the rate it can grow without causing inflation – has fallen to two per cent, which doesn’t augur well for rate cuts.
- There is less than one month’s supply of jet fuel, petrol and diesel in storage across the country, raising the risk of shortages.
- The improbable renewable energy boom i...
There’s a lot happening in the world of banking right now. Just this week, Commonwealth Bank has held its AGM, where it was revealed Matt Comyn would stay on as CEO for another three years. Bank of Queensland announced a jump in profits. And most significantly, new ANZ boss Nuno Matos revealed his plan to dramatically improve efficiency and profitability at the bank.
Sean Aylmer talks to Matt Wilson, Jarden Australia&r...
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.
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ASX rallies
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Comyn to stay at CBA
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Housing target missed
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ACCC probes Southern Cross–Seven merger
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Trump warns Hamas: disarm or be disarmed
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Wednesday 15 October 2025
Today, several key commodities are on a run, with surges in the prices of gold, silver, iron ore, rare earths and uranium.
- The Reserve Bank cautious about further interest rate cuts.
- Australia will begin manufacturing missiles.
- Are the supermarkets heading towards a price war in the run up to Christmas?
The Australian economy is at an interesting point right now. House prices are rising, consumers are more confident, and inflation seems to be largely under control.
But that decline in inflation appears to have flatlined. Jobs growth has also slowed sharply, and wages growth is easing more quickly than expected.
Commonwealth Bank’s economics team has just released its 2026 outlook. Sean Aylmer speaks with Luke Yeaman, Commonw...
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.
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Miners surge
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Politicians’ phone numbers leaked online
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Virgin limits carry-on luggage
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Nine Radio rebounds
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Trump visits Israel
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Tuesday 14 October 2025
The federal government backflips on superannuation, watering down plans to increase taxes on balances above $3 million.
- Hamas releases Israeli hostages in the first step of the middle east peace plan.
- ANZ’s new boss outlines big changes to the bank’s strategy, winning plaudits from investors.
- Penfolds’ owner Tre...
Australians love property, so it's no surprise that it's a key area of interest for self-managed super funds.
Adam Lang speaks with Gary Cox, GM Class and Shelley Horton, Executive Manager, Mortgage Solutions, about why Aussies love investing in property so much, and what SMSFs need to be aware of before investing in real estate.
Fear & Greed is the media partner for Class Ignite 2025
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.
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Markets
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Chalmers softens super tax plan
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ANZ boss announces overhaul
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Govt to meet social media execs
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Israel / Hamas hostage release begins
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Monday 13 October 2025
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock gives the economy a tick of approval ahead of crucial labour force figures this week.
- Qantas says 5.7 million customer records have been leaked on the dark web.
- Bitcoin has a record sell-off.
- Victoria will legislate to criminalise aggression towards retail, hospitality and transport workers. <...
Sean Aylmer is joined by EY Chief Economist for Oceania Cherelle Murphy for a look at the week ahead in the economy, with a focus on the labour force data out on Thursday.
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram o...
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