This is the Fear & 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.


Miners dive, banks jump


Snowy blow-out


Competition boost for banks


Nats shake-up


Typhoon hits Taiwan

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Miners dive, banks jump
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Snowy blow-out
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Competition boost for banks
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Nats shake-up
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Typhoon hits Taiwan
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Afternoon Report | Banks end on a high

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Friday 23 October 2026

AI discovers one of the biggest failings in internet security ever, triggering the shut-down of websites globally. 
The Aussie superannuation system rates as one of the best in the world
Higher interest rates hit home builders and retailers, sending share prices south
Fortescue Metals takes the battle to Chinese iron ore buyers, with implications for the national budget
One of basketball’s best-known teams is set to join Wall Street

 

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Friday 23 October 2026
AI discovers one of the biggest failings in internet security ever, triggering the shut-down of websites globally.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie superannuation system rates as one of the best in the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">Higher interest rates hit home builders and retailers, sending share prices south</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fortescue Metals takes the battle to Chinese iron ore buyers, with implications for the national budget</li>
<li aria-level="1">One of basketball&rsquo;s best-known teams is set to join Wall Street</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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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> - how to check your offset account is working properly. 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.

AI discovers huge internet flaw; rates hit builders, retailers; basketball meets Wall Street

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The rise of artificial intelligence is creating new cybersecurity risks for businesses. AI agents can access information, interact with systems and carry out tasks on our behalf. But what happens when they access something they shouldn't? And how can businesses protect themselves when threats are moving at machine speed?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Nam Lam, Group Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at SailPoint, about the lessons from the recent Medicare security incident, the growing importance of identity security, and why traditional cybersecurity defences are no longer enough.

SailPoint is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

The rise of artificial intelligence is creating new cybersecurity risks for businesses. AI agents can access information, interact with systems and carry out tasks on our behalf. But what happens when they access something they shouldn't? And how can businesses protect themselves when threats are moving at machine speed? Sean Aylmer speaks with Nam Lam, Group Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sailpoint.com/en-au?igaag%3D150633273571%26igaat%3D%26igacm%3D19478029859%26igacr%3D729329170219%26igakw%3Dsailpoint%26igamt%3De%26igant%3Dg%26campaignid%3D19478029859%26utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_network%3Dg%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_content%3Dapac-apac-anz-sp%26utm_term%3Dsailpoint%26utm_id%3D7012J000001FacP%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D19478029859%26gbraid%3D0AAAAADyJpawS4A_nCbW20fxOYNoaumXfF%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-QBF8ti6ksfzMCoo1gKAe-qRb6UxfnlkBSei6SCTfqpfQvbrOtrojBoC29gQAvD_BwE&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1793101330430943&amp;usg=AOvVaw1T-M398mjUHAPI97M_VVPZ">SailPoint</a>, about the lessons from the recent Medicare security incident, the growing importance of identity security, and why traditional cybersecurity defences are no longer enough. SailPoint is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed.

Q+A: AI is creating a whole new cybersecurity problem

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This is the Fear & 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 falls as retailers tumble
Helen Haines loses both legs after attack
Roberts-Smith reveals $30m legal bill
Northern Star open to improved takeover offer
Meta hit with $US25 billion penalty

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; 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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX falls as retailers tumble
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Helen Haines loses both legs after attack</li>
<li aria-level="1">Roberts-Smith reveals $30m legal bill</li>
<li aria-level="1">Northern Star open to improved takeover offer</li>
<li aria-level="1">Meta hit with $US25 billion penalty</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX falls as retailers tumble

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Afternoon Report | Banks end on a high

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