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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.

ALP mull super changes; Gaza peace deal; Aussie unis climb rankings

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

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QANTAS cyber-attack, Optus causes problems for govt, Tesla’s cheaper EVs

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.

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Afternoon Report | Markets, gold and Dolly

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. Gold hits $US4,000 an ounce

  3. Aust-Singapore deal

  4. NDIS fraud

  5. Dolly Parton’s health fears

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Albo under fire over triple-zero, sentiment tumbles, Bitcoin looks like a safe haven

Wednesday 8 October 2025

Federal parliament is back in session, and the government is under fire over triple-zero outages. 

  • Consumer sentiment falls back to pre-rate hike levels
  • Bitcoin starts gaining credibility as a safe haven asset
  • Goat meat exports jump

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Afternoon Report | ASX down; Gold shines

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 drops

  2. Albanese, Ley on Hamas

  3. PM invite

  4. Glittering gold

  5. APRA warning

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Gold soars to record; PM calls for calmer debate; NRL beats AFL in TV battle

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 towards safe haven assets

And more, including:

  • PM Anthony Albanese calls for Australians to turn down the temperature of public debate
  • ASIC slams super funds over valuation practices
  • Warren Buffet is back buying companies

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Afternoon Report | Gold surges

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. Wells warning

  3. Gold merger

  4. Shooting arrest

  5. Everest hikers trapped

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House prices to jump 7pc; Bitcoin hits new high; Snowy2.0 costs blow-out

Friday 3 October 2025

House prices are on a tear, with three rate cuts this year pushing prices higher and experts tipping more price increases in coming months.

And more, including:

  • The cost of Snowy 2.0 blows out, again.
  • The big banks and retailers do a deal with Armaguard to keep cash flowing.
  • And Ford’s global boss says the future isn’t about EVs, but hybrids.

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The Weekend Edition | 4-5 October 2025

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 top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Afternoon Report | ASX closes up, Tesla’s share price falls

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 up for the week
  2. AGL versus Grok at AGM
  3. Tesla tumble
  4. Asahi runs dry
  5. Swift release

 

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