FEAR & GREED | Business News Afternoon Report | PM heads to US
Sep 19, 2025
Markets took a hit this week as the ASX dipped. Anthony Albanese's trip to the US stirs intrigue with uncertainty around a meeting with Trump. In corporate news, eyes are on a potential buyer for Regional Express, navigating a tricky government approval. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's unexpected $5 billion investment in Intel paired with a groundbreaking chip collaboration sends Intel shares soaring. Tune in for the latest in business and market developments!
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ASX Rises Amid Weekly Decline
- The ASX rose 0.3% to 8,774 points on the day despite a third straight weekly decline.
- Healthcare led gains while big miners fell and gold stocks climbed, showing mixed sector leadership.
PM Heads To US Without Confirmed Trump Meeting
- Anthony Albanese is travelling to the UN without a confirmed formal meeting with Donald Trump.
- Any interaction is likely to be brief and informal on the sidelines of a reception rather than a White House visit.
Regulatory Leadership Changes Underway
- ASIC Chair Joe Longo will not seek reappointment when his term ends in May.
- His departure follows APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole's exit, leaving major regulatory vacancies to fill.