BHP’s US-China balancing act, RBA downplays mining boom, Aldi sales surge

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.

The ASX hits a new record high on the back of the Anthony Albanese - Donald Trump $13 billion deal on rare earths and critical minerals.  The energy market operator says Australia’s energy transition is happening at pace.  One-in-three property markets across the country now has a median value of more than $1 million.  Apple’s share price surges as sales of the latest iPhone jump.  Hope for an antidote to peanut allergies. 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.

Tuesday 21 October 2025 Today, the US and Australia sign a rare earths deal following the overnight meeting of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump. Websites and apps hit by major Amazon Web Services outage The big spending independents in the last federal election mostly didn’t win their seats A warning about mis-labelled sunscreens.  Space debris lands in WA French police search for scooter riding jewel thieves that stole from the Louvre. 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.

There's no denying it: the AI revolution is well and truly here. But how does one of the sector's original founders see it evolving? And what does it mean for jobs, for business and for human creativity?Sean Aylmer is joined in studio by Ivan Zhao, founder of AI company Notion, and Victor Dominello, CEO of the Future Government Institute. Together they look at how the sector is changing, and the role of government in making sure Australia can make the most of what Zhao calls 'the third industrial revolution.'Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.