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ASX200 jumps 0.5pc


Gold hits new high


New chief of Defence


Santos plant delayed


Consumers miserable

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ASX200 jumps 0.5pc
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Gold hits new high
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New chief of Defence
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Santos plant delayed
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Consumers miserable
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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <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>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Afternoon Report | Miners lead ASX higher

Thursday 2 July 2026

Diversified miner South32 sells its aluminium and alumina business for $10 billion, as it focuses on copper. 
House prices across the nation fall for the third month in a row
Coles under fire from the ACCC over a Kalgoorlie supermarket
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s appropriate that the people who accessed his bank accounts are charged
US President Donald Trump makes more than $US1bn from business dealings in cryptocurrency

 

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Thursday 2 July 2026
Diversified miner South32 sells its aluminium and alumina business for $10 billion, as it focuses on copper.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">House prices across the nation fall for the third month in a row</li>
<li aria-level="1">Coles under fire from the ACCC over a Kalgoorlie supermarket</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it&rsquo;s appropriate that the people who accessed his bank accounts are charged</li>
<li aria-level="1">US President Donald Trump makes more than $US1bn from business dealings in cryptocurrency</li>
</ul>
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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> - six goals for the new financial year. 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.

South32 $10b deal; house prices drop for 3rd month; Trump’s $US1b crypto bonanza

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It's been another strong year for superannuation returns, but not without plenty of surprises.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about the investment themes that shaped the financial year and how investors can look at the next twelve months, from emerging markets to AI.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

It's been another strong year for superannuation returns, but not without plenty of surprises. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer at Colonial First State, about the investment themes that shaped the financial year and how investors can look at the next twelve months, from emerging markets to AI. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: What drove super returns — and what's next for investors?

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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 off 0.6pc


Govt open to regulating accounting firms


Building approvals fall


Karl Stefanovic dropped from radio show


Trump’s setback in US Supreme Court

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This is the <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.
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ASX off 0.6pc
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Govt open to regulating accounting firms
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Building approvals fall
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<li aria-level="1">
Karl Stefanovic dropped from radio show
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<li aria-level="1">
Trump&rsquo;s setback in US Supreme Court
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Afternoon Report | ASX slumps on first day of FY27

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