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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Thursday 20 November 2025
The big banks claim they are looking after small businesses and competition in the sector is hotter than ever.
- The local share market falls to a new, near six-month low.
- Scientists provide upgraded warnings about ultra-processed foods.
- Wages growth stabilises, but that doesn’t mean we can expect rate cuts.
David Booth helped create one of the world’s first index funds in the 1970s, before launching Dimensional Fund Advisors in the early 80s. Since then, Dimensional has become a global giant, with $US915 billion (around $1.4 trillion AUD) in assets under management - including on behalf of Australia’s two biggest super funds.
David Booth, Founder and Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisers, speaks to Sean Aylmer ...
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 0.3pc lower
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Helloworld lobs $353m bid
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Australia won’t veto COP31 in Turkey
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John Laws farewelled
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Trump defends Saudi reception
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Wednesday 19 November 2025
Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn hits out at big tech companies and regulators, saying the playing field needs to be levelled out.
- The Reserve Bank makes it clear that interest rates are on hold.
- The ASX has its second worst day of the year.
- A user of an old Samsung model phone dies after not being able to reach Triple Zero
Yesterday the S&P/ASX 200 tumbled two per cent, led by a sell-off in tech stocks. It's now down about seven per cent over the past month. Concerns about the end of the interest rate cycle in Australia, a lack of information on Wall Street and the forever present geopolitical fears seem to be weighing on investors.
Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, talks to Sean Ay...
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 down 1.9pc
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Technology One slumps 17.2pc
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Westpac boss on housing crisis
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State politics leadership changes
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Trump refuses to rule out troops in ...
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Tech stocks, bitcoin and some very big local companies are sold off, as investors fear higher interest rates.
- Australia’s big energy companies come out in support of net zero by 2050.
- Amazon, Temu and Shein are forecast to dominate the local online retail space within 12 months.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia won...
Ransomware attacks are still a major threat to Australian businesses of all sizes. But the tactics involved are changing, and at the same time, attitudes towards reporting and paying ransoms are evolving too.
Darren Hopkins - Head of Cyber at McGrathNicol - and Brendan Payne - Cyber Partner at McGrathNicol - talk to Sean Aylmer about their latest report on ransomware, including some good news about average payments to a...
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 flat
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Auction results
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Gas discovery off Vic coast
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Scam email alert
- Trump pushes to release Epstein files
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Monday 17 November 2025
An independent review into ANZ is highly critical of the major bank, unveiling governance and staff problems that were criticised at the Banking Royal Commission.
- BHP is found legally liable for one of the worst environmental disasters in Brazil.
- The coalition launches its technology agnostic energy plan.
- Donald Trump cuts tariff...
This week: RBA minutes, wages data, and a look back at last week's strong labour force data - is an interest rate cut off the table?
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.
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, ...
Every day for the last five and a half years, Fear & Greed has published at least one podcast episode exploring the latest business news. Today, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson discuss the best and worst parts of hosting and producing a daily podcast.
Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own ...
A bumper week for the economy, the end of the US government shutdown, CBA's big sell-off and the Liberals dump net zero - so many stories to choose from! Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang 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 down 1.4pc
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BHP compensation ruling tonight
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Teals lash Libs over net zero
- Dementia now leading cause of death
- US to deny visas over health conditions <...
Friday 14 November 2025
A surge in jobs dashes hopes of any more rate cuts.
- The Liberal Party officially dumps net zero.
- A Sydney fortune teller, and her daughter, charged over an alleged $70 million fraud scheme.
- A house in northern NSW sells for just $1
- The US penny minted for the very last time.
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The Australian housing market hit $12 trillion this week. The value has doubled over the past decade, with most of the growth in the past five years.
It’s a hot market, and this spring selling season is no different - plenty of upsizers, downsizers, investors, and of course, first home buyers.
So how do you get the best bang for your buck on your new home loan?
Annie Harrison, Head of Direct Lending at Ubank, joins Sean Aylme...
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 slumps on strong jobs growth
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Libs formally dump net zero
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Corporate movers
- Rio Tinto dumps mine plans
- Trump under pressure over new Epstein emails
Thursday 13 November 2025
The federal Liberal Party is set to drop its net zero target in its emission policy.
- Commonwealth Bank’s share price tumbles, as investors buy into its competitors.
- Social media giants use marketing tools to identify younger users.
- Foreign visitor arrivals into Australia finally return to pre-COVID levels.
We've had a lot of data coming out recently. The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index surged 12.8%. The NAB business conditions measure also rose. CBA boss Matt Comyn has come out and said that the Australian economy remains resilient.
With all this in mind, is the economy too strong to hope for interest rate cuts next year?
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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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CBA hits 7 month low
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ARN’s huge advertising warning
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Libs net zero showdown underway
- ASIO warns of sabotage threat
- Bridge collapse in China
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