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Behind every story is Fear & Greed. What distinguishes volatility and opportunity. Prosperity or peril. We take you to the heart of the story because when you know why, you know what’s next.

Afternoon Report | ASX's biggest fall in 3 weeks

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 slumps

  2. Super Retail settles dispute

  3. Chalmers eyes tax red tape

  4. Trump attacks at UN

  5. Kimmel returns after suspension

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Myer’s profit tumbles; PM’s Palestinian speech triggers furore; Kimmel back on air

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Myer’s share price tumbles 25 per cent as the once leading retailer’s profit takes a dive. 

And more, including:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s speech supporting Palestinian statehood triggers an internal split. 
  • US comedian Jimmy Kimmel is back on air. 
  • Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says climate denialism is alive and well. 
  • Nvidia’s ingenious business model – buy into a company and then sell them billions of dollars worth of micro chips.

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Afternoon Report | ASX up; Albo snubbed

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 up

  2. Albanese snubbed by Trump

  3. Push for weight-loss subsidy

  4. Officer charged over arrest

  5. Trump warns on paracetamol

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RBA Gov upbeat on economy; PM pressures Optus boss; Australia recognises Palestine

Tuesday 23 September 2025

The Reserve Bank governor gives an upbeat assessment of the local economy but warns international pressures lurk. 

And more, including:

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questions whether Optus boss Stephen Rue should keep his job. 
  • Australia formally recognises the Palestinian state. 
  • Investors take big bets on the share prices of big tech companies falling
  • The rush to buy granny flats.

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Afternoon Report | ASX up as commodities climb

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. Commodities help ASX rise

  2. RBA flags house price lift

  3. Coalition support slumps

  4. Canva’s profits examined

  5. Charlie Kirk memorial

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Albo pressure over Palestine, Optus boss mea culpa, auction market booms

Monday 22 September 2025

US politicians put pressure on the Albanese government over plans to recognise Palestinian statehood. 

And more, including:

  • The boss of Optus explains what happened last week during the triple zero outage that caused at least three deaths. 
  • The spring selling season soars. 
  • Has the government found a buyer for Rex Airlines? 
  • Australia’s population hits 27.5 million.

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The Weekend Edition | 20-21 September 2025

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's visit with the King - there's no shortage of huge stories for this week's competition.

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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Afternoon Report | PM heads to US

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 down for the week

  2. Trump meeting in doubt

  3. ASIC chair to finish

  4. REX buyer?

  5. Nvidia-Intel deal

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Albo cuts emissions targets; job market weakens; Macquarie Group merger?

Friday 19 September 2025

The federal government reduces its commitment to cut carbon emissions, triggering criticism from all sides. 

And more, including:

  • The local jobs market weakens, offering more promise of interest rate cuts in coming months. 
  • A Donald Trump appointee influences US broadcaster ABC to cancel the Jimmy Kimmel show. 
  • Macquarie Group reportedly discussed merging with global juggernaut Carlyle Group
  • Santos’ share price tumbles after a $30 billion bid for the oil and gas giant fell over.

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Afternoon Report | ASX falls, Fed cuts rates, Santos tumbles

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 day on markets

  2. New 2035 climate target

  3. Kmart rebuked over facial recognition

  4. Tesla rolls out self-driving in Australia

  5. King Charles backs AUKUS 

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