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Q+A: Is the Santa rally real?

Every year around this time there's talk of a Santa Claus rally on the ASX. So what is it, is it real, and will we see one this year?

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our websiteLinkedInInstagram or Facebook.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 19 Dec 2025

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 0.5pc higher

  2. PM announces gun buyback scheme

  3. WiseTech investigation wraps up

  4. Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion

  5. Coldplay kiss cam HR chief speaks

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Fast Five | 19 Dec 2025

Friday 19 December 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Small beats big on ASX in ‘25
  2. PM accepts blame for massacre
  3. Woodside boss to run BP
  4. YouTube to broadcast Oscars.
  5. Rare polar bear adoption

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, why we hide our money mistakes. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 18 Dec 2025

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 flat

  2. PM's plan to fight anti-semitism

  3. ANZ's second strike

  4. Housing market profitability soars

  5. Warner Bros prefer Netflix

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Fast Five | 18 Dec 2025

Thursday 18 December 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Budget deficits for years
  2. Charges laid over Bondi attack
  3. Treasury Wine Estate dumped
  4. ACCC sues Hello Fresh
  5. Tesla’s share price hits high

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, why we hide our money mistakes. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 17 Dec 2025

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. Oil price near 5yr low

  2. First funeral held for Bondi victim

  3. Star Entertainment’s new boss

  4. Jacinta Allan’s China trip cost $233k

  5. White House Chief of Staff’s frank interview

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Fast Five | 17 Dec 2025

Wednesday 17 December 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. PM says ISIS inspired Bondi attack
  2. Consumer confidence tumbles
  3. Google considers property sales
  4. WFH case overturned
  5. Nasdaq wants to trade 24 hours a day

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, why we hide our money mistakes. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Dec 2025

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. Tributes flow at Bondi

  2. ASX closes lower

  3. Star CEO departs

  4. Charity reprimanded for cutting salaries

  5. Trump criticised for Reiner comments

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Fast Five | 16 Dec 2025

Tuesday 16 December 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

  1. Tougher gun laws after massacre
  2. ASIC slams ASX
  3. Aussie cattle icon sold for $315m 
  4. SpaceX valued at $US800b
  5. Video shows orcas hunting with dolphins

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to deal with money anxiety. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 15 Dec 2025

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. Bondi death toll rises

  2. PM flags tougher gun laws

  3. ASX slumps on commodity sell-off

  4. CBA’s NZ subsidiary in court

  5. Director Rob Reiner dead

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