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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...

Monday 29 September 2025

Australia’s healthcare companies are in turmoil, with US tariffs the latest in a long line of challenges for the worst performing sector on the ASX. 

And more, including:

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rules out any more referendums. 
• Qantas lifts the bar on management performance hurdles. 
• The hottest jobs in the market.

This week:
- The RBA meets, with rates expected to be on hold.
- Building approvals - are we getting housing supply up?
- Monthly house price data from Cotality
- Household spending for August - we've seen some green shoots. Can they continue?

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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The latest Roy Morgan Trust Survey has Bunnings at the top of the most-trusted list. But once again, Woolworths and Coles are our most distrusted companies. How do the supermarket giants regain our trust?

Michael Thompson, Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang discuss our most trusted and distrusted brands, and why trust is so important to a company.


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Friday 26 September 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for Australia to be part of the UN Security Council and emphasises the need for climate change action in his inaugural speech to the United Nations. 

And more, including:

• An internal investigation by Premier Investments allegedly uncovers a culture of serious misconduct, ranging from absenteeism to potential bribery.
• Macq...