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This week it's all about the September quarter inflation figures, which will likely be the deciding factor for the RBA on interest rates. Plus, the US Federal Reserve meets, and how much attention does an economist pay to earnings season on Wall Street?Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remote working was a necessity during the pandemic, and since then, more people have embraced either working from home, or a hybrid arrangement. But what if you want to go completely remote - and work from the other side of the world?Sean Aylmer worked from a village in the south of France for six weeks. He talks with his Fear & Greed colleagues Michael Thompson and Adam Lang about what worked and what didn't.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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. ASX closes lower Defence faces landmark class action RBA chief warns on housing, payments and quantum threat Former ANZ boss defends trader’s sacking Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 24 October 2025 BHP treads a very fine line between selling iron ore to Beijing and working with the Trump White House.  The Reserve Bank pours cold water on hopes for a battery metals mining boom.  Aldi takes big strides in its battle against Woolworths and Coles.  The Super Retail board feels the wrath of shareholders Wild weather in New Zealand. Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, “I should be further ahead by now”: tackling the comparison trap. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Williams is the senior investment director at Aberdeen Investments, based out of the UK. He oversees emerging market equity funds… and believes emerging markets are back on the table for investors.During a brief visit to Australia, he talks to Sean Aylmer about why he likes emerging markets including Indonesia and Mexico.This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. ASX flat AGM season Hastie defends Rudd White House demolition Russia sanctions Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 23 October 2025 Gold prices have their biggest tumble in 12 years, potentially hurting retail investors who have piled into the precious metal in recent weeks.  REX gets a new lease of life after being bought by a US based company which promises to keep flying to regional Australia. ChatGPT’s owner, Open AI, launches a new web browser to take on Google’s Chrome.  House prices rise at their fastest pace in four years Macquarie mulls dumping hundreds of options off its investment platform.  Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, “I should be further ahead by now”: tackling the comparison trap. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House prices in Australia’s capital cities are rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years, according to Domain’s September Quarter House Price report, out today.Records are being set in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and Melbourne’s growth is re-accelerating.Michael Thompson talks to Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics at Domain.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Market slumps 0.7pc Gold shock Sigma surges Rex rescue deal Trump–Putin talks collapse Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.