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Afternoon Report | ASX down; Gold shines
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Gold soars to record; PM calls for calmer debate; NRL beats AFL in TV battle
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q+A: How accountants and financial advisors are using AI
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Accountants and financial advisers are are struggling with the demand for their services, and being challenged by the lack of supply coming through. A...
Afternoon Report | Gold surges
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
House prices to jump 7pc; Bitcoin hits new high; Snowy2.0 costs blow-out
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
Q+A: The Week Ahead
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week:- The RBA indicates the worst of the cost-of-living crisis is over.- Business investment and productivity.- RBA governor Michelle Bullock ap...
Q+A: What's going to happen to radio?
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 AR...
The Weekend Edition | 4-5 October 2025
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House prices, interest rates, companies not paying tax, and a massive week for Donald Trump. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the t...
Afternoon Report | ASX closes up, Tesla’s share price falls
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Miners pay $49b in tax; RBA says cost-of-living crisis is over; PNG-Australia treaty signed
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nb...
Q+A: Why aren’t entrepreneurs planning for their future?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small businesses in Australia are changing. For one thing, there’s 2.6 million of them, employing 5.4 million people and contributing $590 billi...
Afternoon Report | ASX rallies, CBA outage
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
China suspends iron ore buying; car dealer goes global; house prices tipped to jump
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 2 October 2025 China puts a temporary ban on BHP’s iron ore exports, triggering fears of shortfalls for the Big Australian’s earn...
Q+A: BHP, A2 Milk in stocks to watch for China exposure
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 part...
Afternoon Report | US govt shuts down
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RBA warns on inflation; Albanese welcomes Middle East plan; mega merger in media
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 1 October 2025 The Reserve Bank is getting a little more worried about inflation, as it leaves rates on hold. Prime Minister Anthony ...
Q+A: Why business can't rely on government to fix everything
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve heard a lot lately about Australia’s productivity crisis, and why reform is needed to boost our economic growth. But the solution do...
Afternoon Report | Rates on hold
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Budget deficit shrinks, Optus crisis after another outage, world’s highest bridge opens
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 30 September 2025 The federal budget deficit comes in much lower than forecast. And more, including: Optus suffers another triple-zero ...
Q+A: SMSFs surge past $1.05 trillion in record-breaking year
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.A...
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs almost 1pc
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Aussie health stocks tumble; PM rules out referendums; hottest jobs in market
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Q+A: The Week Ahead
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Q+A: Why do we trust Bunnings so much?
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 comp...
The Weekend Edition | 27-28 September 2025
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation, interest rates and a huge week for the PM on the global stage. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories...
Afternoon Report | US whacks 100% tariff on pharma
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Albo at UN pushes climate change; Premier misconduct claim; Macquarie $321m payment
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 26 September 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for Australia to be part of the UN Security Council and emphasises the need for climat...
Q+A: How SMEs can harness the evolution of AI
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the value of AI in automating tasks, speeding up processes, and even improving customer services through chatbots and the like.But where t...
Afternoon Report | Copper boosts big miners
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inflation jump won’t stop rate cuts, Albo gets his Trump moment, ChatGPT secrets
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 25 September 2025 Inflation rises but not enough to take rate cuts off the agenda. And more, including: Prime Minister Anthony Albanes...
Q+A: Just how high can the gold price get?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The price of gold keeps setting new records. So how high can it go?And in a week where we’ve seen gold, iron ore, uranium, copper and lithi...
Afternoon Report | ASX's biggest fall in 3 weeks
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Myer’s profit tumbles; PM’s Palestinian speech triggers furore; Kimmel back on air
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 24 September 2025 Myer’s share price tumbles 25 per cent as the once leading retailer’s profit takes a dive. And more, inc...
Q+A: What went wrong at Myer
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the economy starts to improve, most of the discretionary retailers are picking up too. But not all of them - yesterday department store Myer announ...
Afternoon Report | ASX up; Albo snubbed
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
RBA Gov upbeat on economy; PM pressures Optus boss; Australia recognises Palestine
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 23 September 2025 The Reserve Bank governor gives an upbeat assessment of the local economy but warns international pressures lurk. And ...
Q+A: Behind the myth of the million-dollar retirement
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of Australians are approaching retirement. And as they do, their priorities around investing and superannuation change. There's a lot of myth...
Afternoon Report | ASX up as commodities climb
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Albo pressure over Palestine, Optus boss mea culpa, auction market booms
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 22 September 2025 US politicians put pressure on the Albanese government over plans to recognise Palestinian statehood. And more, includi...
Q+A: The Week Ahead
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter said the central bank is getting closer to achieving its dual mandate of a strong jobs market and having i...
Q+A: Is media freedom under attack?
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a big week in which Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air, the New York Times was sued for $15 billion, and Donald Trump threatened to tell Anthony Alb...
The Weekend Edition | 20-21 September 2025
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US interest rate cuts, the war on inflation almost won, a new emissions target from the government, the $30 billion Santos deal collapsing, and Trump'...
Afternoon Report | PM heads to US
19 Sep 2025
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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 ...
Albo cuts emissions targets; job market weakens; Macquarie Group merger?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 19 September 2025 The federal government reduces its commitment to cut carbon emissions, triggering criticism from all sides. And more, i...
Q+A: How Australians are preparing for retirement
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of working-age Australians lack a financial retirement plan. Only 37% feel confident making financial decisions, and One-third of Millenni...
Afternoon Report | ASX falls, Fed cuts rates, Santos tumbles
18 Sep 2025
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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 ...
$36b Santos deal collapses; Aust-PNG alliance; RBA declares victory over inflation
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 18 September 2025 It’s been a frantic 24 hours in politics, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signing an alliance with Papua New Gui...
Q+A: Why tech giant Oracle shot up 43% in one day
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Ellison briefly became the richest person in the world last week when the share price of Oracle, the company he founded, jumped 43 per cent in o...
Afternoon Report | Market slumps ahead of rate cut call
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
One On One: Digital music pioneer Ian Rogers pt. 2
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Be...
Super Retail fires CEO over alleged relationship; social media ban rules; Google hits $US3 tr
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 17 September 2025 Super Retail fires its CEO after claiming he misled the board about his alleged relationship with the company’s head...
Q+A: The biggest risks for Aussie businesses
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four in five Australian business leaders expect geopolitical issues will pose challenges to their operations in the next twelve months - that’s ...
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs, Wall St sets records
16 Sep 2025
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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 ...
ANZ $250m fine; climate change to hit property, death rates; A$’s rare win
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 16 September 2025 ANZ set to pay a record fine of $240 million for a raft of poor governance issues, from trading in the bond market to failin...
Q+A: Has the Coalition hit rock bottom?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, the federal coalition recorded its lowest primary vote in Newspoll history, at just 27pc. And the release of a new climate change report is...
Afternoon Report | ASX down; gold miners slump
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Coles set to pip Woolies, $12b defence spend, AI the new financial adviser
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 15 September 2025 Commonwealth Bank comes back to the pack while Coles threatens to overtake Woolies as the biggest supermarket chain. An...
Q+A: Eyes on Aussie jobs & a Fed rate cut
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the labour force figures will give us a valuable insight into the economy - not just whether the unemployment rate is rising, but whether t...
Q+A: Why is copper the belwether commodity?
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is copper considered the belwether commodity?Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questi...
The Weekend Edition | 13-14 September 2025
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bank job cuts, Liberal leadership turmoil, a $1 billion bill for the supermarkets and Elon Musk dethroned as the world's richest person (briefly).Sean...
Afternoon Report | Wall St boosts ASX
12 Sep 2025
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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 ...
Ley’s leadership battle; fed quantum gamble pays off; shock over US Conservative murder
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 12 September 2025 Pressure grows on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, after she sacked a senator who refused to publicly support her. The fe...
Q+A: Every major project in history has one thing in common
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every major project that’s ever been completed, from putting man on the moon, to developing COVID vaccines, has had one thing in common. And it ...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips; US shooting
11 Sep 2025
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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 ...
Mining stocks tumble as banks bounce; Apple’s new slim iPhone; Ellison v Musk
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 11 September 2025 A mega mining merger and China fears trigger a massive sell-off in local mining companies, but the big banks save the day.&...
Q+A: Is the new Apple iPhone worth the investment?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised the “biggest leap ever for iPhone” - and yesterday, the tech giant unveiled its new suite of products, includi...
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs, miners tumble
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
One On One: Digital music pioneer Ian Rogers
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Rogers is a fascinating pioneer who has worked with some of the most famous brands on earth. He built beastieboys.com in the 90s, helped launch Be...
Lachlan Murdoch buys out siblings; ANZ cuts jobs; Aussie-Vanuatu deal stumbles
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 10 September 2025 Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch do a deal with other family members to ensure Lachlan takes control of News Corp and Fox after ...
Q+A: What a $5b deal means for the Murdoch empire
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Murdoch is set to control the family’s global media assets, including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The Australian, under a new ...
Afternoon Report | ASX drops, ANZ job cuts
09 Sep 2025
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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 ...
Coles, Woolies face $1b pay make-up; PM targets corporate tax; biz drops DEI
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 9 September 2025 The two big supermarkets face remediation costs of up to $1 billion for underpaying retail workers. And more, including...
Q+A: What’s the impact of a potential rate cut in the US?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Federal Reserve is tipped to interest rates next week. What does this mean for markets, and why do rate expectations have such an impact on bon...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips; mushroom killer sentenced
08 Sep 2025
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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 ...
Wall St could face hit; spring auction boom; Coles' egg backflip
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 8 September 2025 Analysts warns a red hot Wall Street faces the risk of a sharp pullback. And more, including: Spring selling season kic...
Q+A: The economy is improving. Are rate cuts off the table?
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week economic growth picked up slightly - still a tad sluggish, but better than expected. At the same time, household spending increased, includi...
Q:A: What do we value at work?
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two new reports - one from Hatch and another from SEEK - show Australians are torn between wanting balance, security, and growth… and the risin...
The Weekend Edition | 6-7 September 2025
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper week in the economy, with GDP data and household spending - but is it enough to beat the biggest stories from politics? Plus China's massive ...
Afternoon Report | ASX climbs; Qantas bonus haul
05 Sep 2025
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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 ...
Q+A: Can algorithms beat humans at investing?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, Ivan Scherman won the World Cup of Trading with a nearly 500% return in one year. How he did it is really quite a remarkable story, and it le...
$475m Robodebt settlement; PM ‘never will’ meet Putin; Chinese car surge
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 5 September 2025 The federal government agrees to pay another $475 million in compensation to Robodebt victims And more, including: The PM wor...
Q+A: Why universal childcare matters for business
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government has commissioned a new report into universal childcare, taking a big step towards reforming the system.Natalie MacDonald is joi...
Afternoon Report | ASX bounces back, Google soars
04 Sep 2025
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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 ...
ASX tumbles as economy grows; NAB CEO’s AI warning; don’t use super ‘like piggy bank’
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday 4 September 2025 The local sharemarket has its worst day since April, with bond yields rising, and the economy rebounding stronger than expec...
Q+A: Will we see four-year terms in Canberra?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government is reportedly considering major electoral reform: fixed terms, four year terms and a significant increase in the number of seat...
Afternoon Report | ASX worst day since April
03 Sep 2025
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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 ...
One On One: Elizabeth Broderick, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Broderick, AO, has dedicated her life to improving the lives of others.As Australia’s longest-serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner,...
PM tackles migration tensions; Nestle boss sacked; Musk's wealth soars
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wednesday 3 September 2025 The federal government tackles rising unease over immigration And more, including: Consumer confidence jumps Nestle fires ...
Q+A: Why is gold still a safe haven asset?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The price of the gold sailed past the $US3,500 mark yesterday, hitting a new high. But what’s driving it, and why - in 2025 - are we still going...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips, gold smashes record
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Trump spooks investors; ANZ prepares radical cuts; ACCC pursues vege cartel
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday 2 September 2025 Gold prices climb as US President Donald Trump spooks investors. And more, including: ANZ prepares to cut potentially ...
Q+A: Three things we learnt from earnings season
01 Sep 2025
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Earnings season is all but done, with a very volatile four weeks now behind us, defined by huge swings in share prices for some very large companies. ...
Afternoon Report | Markets spooked, gold rises
01 Sep 2025
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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 ...
House prices surge; crackdown on 'shrinkflation'; profit season wraps up
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday 1 September 2025 Today, house prices record their biggest jump in more than 12 months. And more, including: Thousands join anti-immigrat...
Q+A: Bumper week for the economy
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead: GDP figures for the June quarter, house prices, buildi...
Q+A: The four components of building your personal brand
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it enough to just do a good job, and hope your reputation spreads? Or do you need to be building a personal brand through social media platforms li...
The Weekend Edition | 30-31 August 2025
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An inflation surprise, Coles v Woolies, and Nvidia smashing expectations - there are plenty of huge stories this week, and four categories to battle o...
Afternoon Report | ASX dips, but ends August higher
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Qantas soars to bumper profit; govt axes 500 tariffs; OpenAI’s Aussie office
28 Aug 2025
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Friday 29 August 2025 Qantas is back and flying high with a bumper profit. And more, including: The federal government axes 500 nuisance tariff...
Q+A: Three factors might see house prices skyrocket this spring
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we entering another house price boom?The spring selling season is just about to begin - and we’re entering the season with a fresh interest ...