An inflation surprise, Coles v Woolies, and Nvidia smashing expectations - there are plenty of huge stories this week, and four categories to battle over!

Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The Weekend Edition | 30-31 August 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. Harvey Norman booms

 2. Virgin Australia’s first results

 3. Former Labor Premiers ‘honoured guests’ of China

 4. Aus Post boss defends parcel decision

 5. Trump sacks CDC boss

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Afternoon Report |  ASX dips, but ends August higher

Friday 29 August 2025

Qantas is back and flying high with a bumper profit. 

And more, including:

 * The federal government axes 500 nuisance tariffs. 
 * Australia’s love affair with Bunnings and Kmart helps boost Wesfarmers. 
 * ChatGPT maker OpenAI is setting up shop in Australia. 
 * And the unfortunate way staff at ANZ found out they were losing their jobs.

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Qantas soars to bumper profit; govt axes 500 tariffs; OpenAI’s Aussie office

Are we entering another house price boom?

The spring selling season is just about to begin - and we’re entering the season with a fresh interest rate cut, and more expected in coming months. And at the same time, the government is bringing forward its program to help first home buyers into the market. So what will it do to house prices?

Michael Thompson is joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics at Domain.

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Q+A: Three factors might see house prices skyrocket this spring

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 finishes higher

 2. Eagers boosted by EV sales

 3. Nine demands Katter apology

 4. Iran ambassador leaves

 5. Nvidia smashes expectations

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Afternoon Report | Nvidia smashes expectations

Thursday 28 August 2025

A shock jump in inflation dashes hopes of a September rate cut. 

And more, including:

 * Woolworths hammered by investors after it loses more ground to Coles. 
 * Business leaders line up to criticise work from home, just as the Greens call for a national law. 
 * Plus the housing market gears up for a “supercharged” spring season and stress grows over AI upskilling.

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Shock jump in inflation; Woolworths hammered; bosses slam WFH as Greens call for law

With the RBA already trialling stablecoins, all signs point to a major shift ahead for payments. But what are they, how do they work, and what does it mean for ordinary Australian businesses making payments here and around the world?

Michael Thompson is joined by Karl Durrance, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand at payments platform Stripe, for a 101 on all things stablecoin.

Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Stripe for Stripe Tour Sydney - the Australian leg of a global roadshow bringing together business leaders to discuss the most important local and global trends in payments and financial technology. It's happening on 11 September at ICC Sydney, and is free to register here. [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tour.stripeevent.com/Sydney?utm_medium%3Downed-event%26utm_source%3D217c%26utm_campaign%3DAPAC_41df%26utm_content%3D8622%26utm_term%3D0315555de99c&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1756707657607515&usg=AOvVaw0xwURBlSOuS1aAUEQmjUu-]

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Q+A: Why stablecoins may be the future of payments

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 finishes higher

 2. Reynolds wins defamation case

 3. Tough times for Flight Centre

 4. SpaceX success

 5. Trump sends well wishes

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Afternoon Report | Big day for miners

Fred Schebesta is the co-founder of Finder - the comparison website that aims to help people make better decisions. 

Fred started it with a friend back in 2006. It’s now used by millions of people here and around the world - but there’s a fascinating story behind it. 

A story about creativity, passion and drive, success and wealth - and moments where it nearly all came undone.


Michael Thompson sits down with Fred Schebesta for a very candid conversation about success, the risk of failure, and Fred's run-ins with Google and ASIC.

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One On One: Fred Schebesta, founder of Finder.com.au

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Today Canberra severs diplomatic ties with Iran after the country organised two attacks on Australian soil. 

And more, including:

 * Australia Post suspends parcel shipments to the US. 
 * A shoplifting crackdown helps bag Coles a bumper profit. 
 * Qantas under fire over a beard ban
 * There’s a new billionaire athlete in town. 

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Iran ties severed over attacks; AusPost suspends US parcels; Federer a billionaire

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