Thursday 12 November 2026

The number of new home loans across the country slumps as Commonwealth Bank warns of more homeowners falling behind in payments. 

 * David Jones announces store closures in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth
 * Macquarie Bank fined over misleading customers
 * Inside Anthropic’s mega float
 * Apple’s prudishness shifts from Siri to auto correct

 

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Home loans plunge 15pc; David Jones shuts half its stores; Apple’s naughty list

Australians spend decades building their superannuation, but when retirement finally arrives, many are reluctant to spend it. One study found the median pensioner died with around 90 per cent of their retirement wealth still intact. So why are we so afraid of running out of money, even when we've saved enough to enjoy retirement?

In the latest episode of Fear & Greed's weekly series with MLC Expand, Sean Aylmer speaks with Ashton Jones, Director of Retirement Innovation at MLC, about the psychology of spending in retirement, why planning for income matters as much as building a super balance, and how to make sure your money lasts — even if you live to 100.

This interview is part of Fear & Greed's weekly series in partnership with MLC Expand.

This is general information only. Always seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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Q+A: Why are Australians afraid to spend their super?

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, Australian shares rise despite a sell-off on Wall Street, as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuels fears of another big interest rate hike. Michael Thompson looks at the winners and losers on the ASX, including Commonwealth Bank, which has reported rising mortgage arrears and increased provisions for bad debts.

Plus, David Jones prepares to close half its stores, fresh signs of stress emerge in Australia's private credit market, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth survives an impeachment attempt.

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Afternoon Report | ASX rises despite US inflation shock

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Consumer confidence hits near-record lows, pointing to a sharp economic slowdown.

 * The Jensen Huang affair has contributed to chipmaker Nvidia losing about $US1.3 trillion in value since the beginning of last month
 * The drop in house prices now matches the worst in 40 years
 * Qantas set to outsource 850 white collar jobs
 * While most of us struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, it's a boom time for the art auction houses

 

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Confidence near all-time lows; Nvidia loses $US1.3tr in value; art auctions boom

The line between cryptocurrency and traditional investing is becoming increasingly blurred. Crypto exchanges are moving into share trading, while banks and traditional brokers are exploring digital assets. So are we heading towards a future where investors can manage everything through a single platform?

Sean Aylmer speaks with John O'Loghlen, Managing Director APAC at Coinbase, about the company's plans to offer Australian customers access to thousands of US-listed shares, the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, and what it means for investors. They also discuss the growing role of tokenisation and the security challenges facing the crypto industry following a major hack at Binance.

This is part of a monthly series with Coinbase, a supporter of Fear & Greed.

This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

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Q+A: The end of the divide between crypto and shares?

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, with a broad-based rally across the ASX as Wall Street rebounds and oil prices fall. Michael Thompson looks at the day's biggest movers, including a jump in Qantas shares and sharp falls for Life360 and Superloop.

Plus, the ACCC launches a crackdown on misleading Black Friday sales, Donald Trump reveals the FBI is investigating Nvidia boss Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy, and a Qantas flight breaks a world record.

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Afternoon Report | ASX surges to two-month high

Tuesday 10 November 2026

ANZ pushes to be allowed back into wealth management, after reporting a ten per cent jump in profit.

 * The Reserve Bank says AI could keep inflation and interest rates higher for longer. 
 * The PM heads to Turkey for climate change talks
 * US President Donald Trump backs Nvidia boss Jensen Huang after revelations he had an affair with a Chinese spy
 * One of Australia’s oldest manufacturers is thrown a lifeline

 

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ANZ wants advice comeback; RBA – AI keep rates higher; Trump backs Huang over affair

Every business wants to grow. But how do you make that growth sustainable, and what happens when the business becomes too big for its founder to manage everything?

In the third episode of Extraordinary Business Stories, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson speak with two State Winners of the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards: Laura Jeffery from TUNDRA Resource Analytics, Victorian Growth Award Winner, and Payal Kapoor from Anchor Impact Group, New South Wales Growth Award Winner.

They discuss the challenges of scaling a business, why growth isn't just about revenue, the importance of systems and processes, and how businesses need to adapt as they expand.

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Q+A: Extraordinary Business Stories - Secrets of business growth

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang faces an investigation after admitting to an affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Michael Thompson looks at the scandal engulfing the world's most important AI chipmaker, and why Donald Trump is backing Huang to stay in the job.

Plus, Trump reflects on the Republicans' bruising midterm election losses, the ASX edges higher as mining stocks rally, and ANZ shares fall despite a strong profit result.

And Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's popularity plunges to new lows, with just one in five voters saying they trust him.

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Afternoon Report | Nvidia boss Jensen Huang in spy scandal

Monday 9 November 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attempts to regain the political initiative by backing down on the sale of some defence assets, and talking up the government’s battery subsidy scheme.

 * Weekend auction results after the fifth rate hike of the year come in around 50pc
 * The Roger Federer backed On running brand looks to push further into Australia
 * There might be a cost-of-living crisis, but car sales, especially EVs, keep booming
 * The biggest losers from last week’s US mid-terms appear to be AI centres and Elon Musk

 

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PM backs down on defence sales; On’s big plans for Aussie runners; midterms fallout

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast. All the business news you need to know, every day, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

 