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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. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au...

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. ASX drops Rate cut hopes grow Wayne Swan to step down as Labor president Trump cools on Tomahawk push Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Plans to crack down on crypto-currency ATMs....

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...

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. ASX jumps on jobless news  Mayne Pharma surges Origin casts doubt on wind BHP addresses China rift Trump authorises CIA ops in Venezuela Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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 in the US...

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 Mat...

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. ASX rallies Comyn to stay at CBA Housing target missed ACCC probes Southern Cross–Seven merger Trump warns Hamas: disarm or be disarmed Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

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?  Taylor Swift’s latest album smashes mor...

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 Aylm...

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. Miners surge Politicians’ phone numbers leaked online Virgin limits carry-on luggage Nine Radio rebounds Trump visits Israel Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Treasury Wine Estates is strug...

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 Fi...

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. Markets Chalmers softens super tax plan ANZ boss announces overhaul Govt to meet social media execs Israel / Hamas hostage release begins Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

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. Penfolds’ latest Grang...

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 , ...

The last seven days has been quite incredible in asset markets. We have Wall Street and the ASX200 trading near a record level, gold and Bitcoin and even Pokemon cards hitting an all-time high. But is it a bubble or not? Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang talk through the consequences of what's going on in the world of assets at the moment. The information in this episode is general in nature, and doesn&rs...

Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Natalie MacDonald picking a winner in a fierce debate. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. ASX drops PM calls for calm Cyber hack confusion ANZ penalty Gaza cease fire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 10 October 2025 The federal government considers changing key policies, including higher taxation of high superannuation balances. And more, including: The Middle East takes a large step towards peace Donald Trump’s polling numbers slide And the value of Pokemon cards hit a record high Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford...

Equities are on a tear. The local market is trading near record highs. So too Wall Street.  But is there too much froth in the market? Will the market take a breather some time this year? And which sectors are likely to outperform and underperform? To answer those questions, Sean speaks with Lochlan Halloway, equity market strategist at Morningstar.   The information in this episode is g...

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. ASX closes up Gaza peace deal BHP-China talks HECS debt cuts Aussie Nobel Prize Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 9 October 2025 QANTAS is among nearly 40 global companies hit by a major cyber-attack.  Gold pushes through $US4,000 an ounce Bad news for renters, with housing costs on the up Tesla releases cheaper versions of its electric vehicles. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can buying an EV save you money?...

Coles is doing pretty well in the battle of the grocery giants - but that doesn't tell the whole story. Behind the scenes, there's an enormous amount of work being done on sustainability. So how does a supermarket giant balance the need for sustainability with smart business decisions? Sean is joined by Brooke Donnelly, General Manager, Sustainability for Coles Group. Coles was the sponsor of the...

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. ASX flat Gold hits $US4,000 an ounce Aust-Singapore deal NDIS fraud Dolly Parton’s health fears Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.