Tuesday 3 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Westpac: house prices to fall 11pc
RBA rate hike imminent
Kathmandu owner in takeover talks
AI triggers cyberattack surge
Election day for Trump

 

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Tuesday 3 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Westpac: house prices to fall 11pc</li>
<li aria-level="1">RBA rate hike imminent</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kathmandu owner in takeover talks</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI triggers cyberattack surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">Election day for Trump</li>
</ol>
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Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fast Five | 3 Nov 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

 

Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, as technology and mining stocks rally. Michael Thompson looks at three major business stories: a potential takeover battle for NextDC, the collapse of David Jones, and NAB's warning of a growing recession risk. Plus, hear from NAB CEO Andrew Irvine on the pressures facing Australian retailers.

 

Also, the fallout from the US midterm elections continues, with Donald Trump reportedly considering replacing his Defence Secretary, and Telstra explains those mysterious missed call notifications.

 

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Today, Australian shares surge to a two-month high, as technology and mining stocks rally. Michael Thompson looks at three major business stories: a potential takeover battle for NextDC, the collapse of David Jones, and NAB's warning of a growing recession risk. Plus, hear from NAB CEO Andrew Irvine on the pressures facing Australian retailers.
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Also, the fallout from the US midterm elections continues, with Donald Trump reportedly considering replacing his Defence Secretary, and Telstra explains those mysterious missed call notifications.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 5 Nov 2026

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Thursday 5 November 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
Voters reject Trump policies
DJs set to fall into administration
AI isn’t causing job losses… yet
GLP-1 weight loss pill approved
Uber loses High Court appeal

 

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Thursday 5 November 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Voters reject Trump policies</li>
<li aria-level="1">DJs set to fall into administration</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI isn&rsquo;t causing job losses&hellip; yet</li>
<li aria-level="1">GLP-1 weight loss pill approved</li>
<li aria-level="1">Uber loses High Court appeal</li>
</ol>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - a mortgage survival guide. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Fast Five | 5 Nov 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.

Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.
Today, the Democrats seize control of the US Senate and look set to win the House of Representatives in a devastating result for Donald Trump. Michael Thompson looks at what it means for the President's remaining two years in office, and how financial markets are reacting.
Plus, the big four banks pass on the RBA's rate hike, Australia pushes for changes to British backpacker visas, and Canva announces major job cuts.
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 4 Nov 2026

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Fast Five | 3 Nov 2026

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