FEAR & GREED | Business News The Weekend Edition | 29-30 Nov 2025
Nov 28, 2025
Adam Lang, a regular contributor, serves as the guest judge in this lively debate on the top business stories. The discussion heats up over surprising economic data, including unexpected inflation and a booming job market. Canberra's last sitting week features political drama, while APRA’s new limits on high-income loans aim to cool the housing market. The hosts reveal tales of unusual wealth, like a German inspector's embezzlement and a treasure hunt for the San José shipwreck. With all this, Adam chooses the week's standout story!
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Economy Is Stronger Than Expected
- Australia's economy surprised to the upside with higher-than-expected inflation and a jump in business investment driven by data-centre spending.
- Markets began to price a possible rate rise, making near-term rate cuts less likely.
Environmental Reform Hits Business Agenda
- The government struck a deal to overhaul environmental laws promising stronger protections while speeding up approvals for housing, minerals and energy projects.
- Sean frames this as a signature policy with major repercussions for business and the economy.
Regulator Steps In On Hot Housing Market
- APRA moved pre-emptively to curb very high-loan-to-income mortgages, limiting loans over six times income amid a hot housing market.
- Domain forecasts and demand from first-home buyers suggest prices could surge next year, prompting regulatory action.