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Miners lead the way


Wall Street boom


Tomago extension


Reddit HC challenge


Austal approval

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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Miners lead the way
</li>
<li>
Wall Street boom
</li>
<li>
Tomago extension
</li>
<li>
Reddit HC challenge
</li>
<li>
Austal approval
</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

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

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>

The business news you need, in just five minutes.

Fast Five by Fear and Greed

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>

Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 12 Dec 2025

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A drop in the national participation rate sparks a very personal discussion: what does participation look like in real life? Sean, Michael and Adam talk honestly about the times they’ve loved work the most, why being busy might actually make us happier, and the unexpected rituals that keep them sane.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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.

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A drop in the national participation rate sparks a very personal discussion: what does participation look like in real life? Sean, Michael and Adam talk honestly about the times they&rsquo;ve loved work the most, why being busy might actually make us happier, and the unexpected rituals that keep them sane. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mebx4z1swXMqO3yrx211E">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw2kFfWgk8FdMekQLnoM24N7">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zp3fKRIMEfhBXV4kXuiNV">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw0MVu3Jsv7dPoUoYlCEO9Y4">Facebook</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1765971194093865&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ysx1O7Zoo6RPkxe7gGkZy">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: Do we secretly like being busy?

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Fast Five | 13-14 Dec 2025

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Friday 12 December 2025

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Employment market slows
Rock ’n roll consumer boom
US may vet tourists’ social media
Woolies, Coles delivery wars
Star of Bethlehem may have been real

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to deal with money anxiety. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 12 December 2025
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Employment market slows</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rock &rsquo;n roll consumer boom</li>
<li aria-level="1">US may vet tourists&rsquo; social media</li>
<li aria-level="1">Woolies, Coles delivery wars</li>
<li aria-level="1">Star of Bethlehem may have been real</li>
</ol>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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> - this week: five ways to deal with money anxiety. 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 | 12 Dec 2025

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 12 Dec 2025

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