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Wednesday 15 October 2025 Today, several key commodities are on a run, with surges in the prices of gold, silver, iron ore, rare earths and uranium.  The Reserve Bank cautious about further interest rate cuts.  Australia will begin manufacturing missiles.  Are the supermarkets heading towards a price war in the run up to Christmas?  Taylor Swift’s latest album smashes more records. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, 10 supermarket tricks to save $100 on groceries. 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.

The Australian economy is at an interesting point right now. House prices are rising, consumers are more confident, and inflation seems to be largely under control. But that decline in inflation appears to have flatlined. Jobs growth has also slowed sharply, and wages growth is easing more quickly than expected. Commonwealth Bank’s economics team has just released its 2026 outlook. Sean Aylmer speaks with Luke Yeaman, Commonwealth Bank's Chief Economist, about the year ahead for the economy.  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. Miners surge Politicians’ phone numbers leaked online Virgin limits carry-on luggage Nine Radio rebounds Trump visits Israel Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 14 October 2025 The federal government backflips on superannuation, watering down plans to increase taxes on balances above $3 million.  Hamas releases Israeli hostages in the first step of the middle east peace plan.  ANZ’s new boss outlines big changes to the bank’s strategy, winning plaudits from investors.  Penfolds’ owner Treasury Wine Estates is struggling to sell into China. Strava beats all comers in the fitness app race. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can buying an EV save you money? 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.

Australians love property, so it's no surprise that it's a key area of interest for self-managed super funds. Adam Lang speaks with Gary Cox, GM Class and Shelley Horton, Executive Manager, Mortgage Solutions, about why Aussies love investing in property so much, and what SMSFs need to be aware of before investing in real estate.Fear & Greed is the media partner for Class Ignite 2025Find 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. Markets Chalmers softens super tax plan ANZ boss announces overhaul Govt to meet social media execs Israel / Hamas hostage release begins Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 October 2025 Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock gives the economy a tick of approval ahead of crucial labour force figures this week.  Qantas says 5.7 million customer records have been leaked on the dark web.  Bitcoin has a record sell-off.  Victoria will legislate to criminalise aggression towards retail, hospitality and transport workers. Penfolds’ latest Grange vintage spurs local sales. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can buying an EV save you money? 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.

Sean Aylmer is joined by EY Chief Economist for Oceania Cherelle Murphy for a look at the week ahead in the economy, with a focus on the labour force data out on Thursday.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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last seven days has been quite incredible in asset markets. We have Wall Street and the ASX200 trading near a record level, gold and Bitcoin and even Pokemon cards hitting an all-time high. But is it a bubble or not? Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang talk through the consequences of what's going on in the world of assets at the moment. The information in this episode is general in nature, and doesn’t take into account your own circumstances. You should do your own research and seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week features Natalie MacDonald, founder of Working At It, a consultancy focused on helping executives build their online brands. The discussion heats up as Adam and Sean debate key topics, including the impact of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on global politics and the surge in gold prices fueled by economic anxieties. Natalie also shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding. They dive into the chilling details of the Optus emergency service failure and the troubling breach affecting major firms, emphasizing vulnerabilities in our systems.