BUSINESS

wednesday 29 october 2025

the corporate regulator and the afp raid wisetech global’s headquarters investigating claims of insider trading.

• domino’s share price surges on the back of speculation that pe giant bain is stalking the struggling pizza group. 
• it’s cpi day in australia – where we could find out whether or not the reserve bank will cut interest rates next week. 
• insurance broker aub receives a $4 billion bid.
• bill gates changes his thinking on climate change.

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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. huge moves on asx

2. federal politics wrap

3. two killed in cobar mine explosion

4. amazon to cut 30,000 jobs

5. hurricane melissa hits category 5

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tuesday 28 october 2025

the competition watchdog sues microsoft, claiming it misled millions of customers into paying more for subscriptions to office, in a case with major ramifications for big tech. 

• unions launch a case to increase pay for under 21-years olds. 
• the us navy manages to lose to aircraft, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, within 30 minutes of each other. 
• prime minister anthony albanese meets regional leaders in malaysia
• the great red crab creep on christmas island begins

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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. market climbs

2. microsoft faces legal action

3. auctions ease

4. copper near record high

5. putin unveils new nuclear missile

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monday 27 october 2025

economic conditions for small businesses are improving, but insolvency levels remain near record high levels. 

• government negotiates with coalition and greens for environmental legislation. 
• french authorities arrest two suspects over the louvre break-in. 
• the average superannuation balance heads towards $200,000 with fewer older australians relying on the age pension. 
• qantas upgrades its inflight menus.

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donald trump and anthony albanese sign a deal in the white house, australia's housing market soars to new heights, gold takes a tumble, and ai's gamechanger moment. what a week.

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.

1. asx closes lower

2. defence faces landmark class action

3. rba chief warns on housing, payments and quantum threat

4. former anz boss defends trader’s sacking

5. trump cuts off trade talks with canada

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friday 24 october 2025

bhp treads a very fine line between selling iron ore to beijing and working with the trump white house. 

• the reserve bank pours cold water on hopes for a battery metals mining boom. 
• aldi takes big strides in its battle against woolworths and coles. 
• the super retail board feels the wrath of shareholders
• wild weather in new zealand.

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matt williams is the senior investment director at aberdeen investments, based out of the uk. he oversees emerging market equity funds… and believes emerging markets are back on the table for investors.

during a brief visit to australia, he talks to sean aylmer about why he likes emerging markets including indonesia and mexico.

this is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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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. asx flat

2. agm season

3. hastie defends rudd

4. white house demolition

5. russia sanctions

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