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RBA holds as inflation risks rise


ASX down 0.1pc
Star wins fifth lender waiver


Trump-Netanyahu Gaza plan presses Hamas


Kidman–Urban split

This is the <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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RBA holds as inflation risks rise
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ASX down 0.1pc
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<li>Star wins fifth lender waiver</li>
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Trump-Netanyahu Gaza plan presses Hamas
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Kidman&ndash;Urban split
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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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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 | 30 Sep 2025

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Global markets have faced renewed volatility following the election of Donald Trump, but how much does it really matter for Australia? Sean Aylmer is joined by Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis to discuss the US, China and the forces shaping the global outlook in 2026. Luci also highlights a fast-growing but under-appreciated success story.

This episode is brought to you by Westpac. Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Global markets have faced renewed volatility following the election of Donald Trump, but how much does it really matter for Australia? Sean Aylmer is joined by Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis to discuss the US, China and the forces shaping the global outlook in 2026. Luci also highlights a fast-growing but under-appreciated success story.
This episode is brought to you by Westpac. Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12.

Our $9 billion export that nobody talks about

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Thursday 15 January 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Alphabet hits $US4 trillion
Coalition baulks at hate laws
Rents set to stabilise
Record year for ETFs
China’s trade surplus hits record

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Thursday 15 January 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Alphabet hits $US4 trillion</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coalition baulks at hate laws</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rents set to stabilise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Record year for ETFs</li>
<li aria-level="1">China&rsquo;s trade surplus hits record</li>
</ol>
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Fast Five | 15 Jan 2026

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Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about what makes Wesfarmers different. From the extraordinary rise of Kmart’s Anko brand, to Bunnings’ near-monopoly power, and the company’s unique approach to capital allocation and management culture, Gaurav explains why Wesfarmers has delivered such strong long-term returns.

This is Fear & Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs

Wesfarmers is one of the most remarkable success stories on the ASX - a diversified conglomerate thriving in a world where many have failed. Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about what makes Wesfarmers different. From the extraordinary rise of Kmart&rsquo;s Anko brand, to Bunnings&rsquo; near-monopoly power, and the company&rsquo;s unique approach to capital allocation and management culture, Gaurav explains why Wesfarmers has delivered such strong long-term returns.
This is Fear &amp; Greed's summer series - all-new short episodes every day, with regular news back from January 12. All information is general in nature. If you want to invest, we recommend you visit a financial advisor who can tailor investments to your needs

Kmart's Anko and Bunnings: Wesfarmers' secret sauce

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Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 30 Sep 2025

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