China and AUKUS top Albo-Trump meeting; crackdown on tobacco sales; Aust gets richer

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.

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 Albanese lands in Washington Iron ore alliance talk US buyer for Rex Airlines Cargo jet crashes in Hong Kong Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 20 October 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to meet US President Donald Trump with China, critical minerals and AUKUS at the top of the agenda.  The federal government moves to crack down on illegal tobacco sales.  Australia becomes the third richest nation per capita, thanks to the housing market.  OpenAI to allow adults to generate erotic content. Large crowds across the US protest against Donald Trump. 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.

Picture this: you've got a colleague who's talking about you behind your back. Maybe they've stolen a client from you, or going out of their way to make your job difficult. Do you confront them? Complain to the boss? Report them to HR? Quit?Michael Thompson talks to Fear & Greed's Adam Lang - who is also a CEO and executive coach - about the best way to resolve workplace conflict.Fear & Greed Q+A: Join 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.

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 drops Rate cut hopes grow Wayne Swan to step down as Labor president Trump cools on Tomahawk push Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dies Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 17 October 2025 Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5 per cent, increasing the chance of a rate cut next month.  Macquarie Group’s $60 billion data centre sale.  Good news for chocolate lovers – cocoa prices are tumbling.  Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s stern warning for the federal government. Plans to crack down on crypto-currency ATMs. 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.

This week, Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX index, topped 20 for the first time since April. So what does that mean? What is the VIX index, how it measures volatility, why does that represent fear, and what can investors learn from it? 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.