This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. Markets

 2. Chalmers softens super tax plan

 3. ANZ boss announces overhaul

 4. Govt to meet social media execs

 5. Israel / Hamas hostage release begins

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Afternoon Report | ASX falls, super tax backflip

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.

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RBA happy with economy, Qantas says 5.7m records stolen, Bitcoin record sell-off

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.

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The Week Ahead | 13 Oct 2025

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.

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Q+A: Is there a stockmarket bubble?

Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Natalie MacDonald [https://www.workingatit.com.au/] picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The Weekend Edition | 11-12 October 2025

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX drops

 2. PM calls for calm

 3. Cyber hack confusion

 4. ANZ penalty

 5. Gaza cease fire

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Afternoon Report | Miners’ week on the ASX

Friday 10 October 2025

The federal government considers changing key policies, including higher taxation of high superannuation balances.

And more, including:

 * The Middle East takes a large step towards peace
 * Donald Trump’s polling numbers slide
 * And the value of Pokemon cards hit a record high

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ALP mull super changes; Gaza peace deal; Aussie unis climb rankings

Equities are on a tear. The local market is trading near record highs. So too Wall Street. 

But is there too much froth in the market? Will the market take a breather some time this year? And which sectors are likely to outperform and underperform?

To answer those questions, Sean speaks with Lochlan Halloway, equity market strategist at Morningstar.

 

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Q+A: How far can the equity market run?

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX closes up

 2. Gaza peace deal

 3. BHP-China talks

 4. HECS debt cuts

 5. Aussie Nobel Prize

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Afternoon Report | ASX jumps

Thursday 9 October 2025

QANTAS is among nearly 40 global companies hit by a major cyber-attack. 

 * Gold pushes through $US4,000 an ounce
 * Bad news for renters, with housing costs on the up
 * Tesla releases cheaper versions of its electric vehicles.

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QANTAS cyber-attack, Optus causes problems for govt, Tesla’s cheaper EVs

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