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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. 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 information.

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 Grange vintage spurs local sales. 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? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 or Facebook!Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’t take into account your own circumstances. You should do your own research and seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week features Natalie MacDonald, founder of Working At It, a consultancy focused on helping executives build their online brands. The discussion heats up as Adam and Sean debate key topics, including the impact of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on global politics and the surge in gold prices fueled by economic anxieties. Natalie also shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding. They dive into the chilling details of the Optus emergency service failure and the troubling breach affecting major firms, emphasizing vulnerabilities in our systems.

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 That? - this week, can buying an EV save you money? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 general in nature, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. You should do your own research and seek professional advice before making investment decisions.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 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? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.