FEAR & GREED | Business News The Weekend Edition | 25-26 Oct 2025
Oct 24, 2025
Adam Lang, a colleague at Fear & Greed, joins the hosts to discuss key events, including a landmark $8.5 billion deal between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese and its significance for Australia. They dive into the booming housing market and recent gold price fluctuations, reflecting on the associated risks. Lang evaluates the innovation of OpenAI's Atlas browser as it vies for dominance against Google. This fierce debate creates lively discussions, ultimately climaxing with Lang's insightful scoring of each topic.
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White House Visit Yielded Strategic Minerals Deal
- Anthony Albanese's White House meeting with Donald Trump blended diplomacy and theatre to strengthen Australia's global position.
- The visit yielded a substantive $8.5bn US pledge for rare earths and critical minerals tied to strategic supply diversification.
Recheck Platform Funds After Macquarie Move
- Macquarie's decision to remove hundreds of investment options forces platforms and fund managers to tighten due diligence.
- Investors and advisers should reassess platform-held funds and expect providers to face stricter verification standards.
Atlas Could Redefine How We Use The Web
- OpenAI's Atlas browser introduces agentic AI that can act on users' behalf and challenge Chrome's dominance.
- If adopted, Atlas could shift users from visiting websites to interacting through an AI interface, reshaping the web experience.