Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank, about the state of the economy, consumer spending and business investment.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Halmarick, Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank, about the state of the economy, consumer spending and business investment.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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>

Bonus content - extended interview with Stephen Halmarick

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson take a look at the main business news stories this week, from the government's budget update - a missed opportunity to right the fiscal ship - through to Treasury Wine Estate's shocking year.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson take a look at the main business news stories this week, from the government's budget update - a missed opportunity to right the fiscal ship - through to Treasury Wine Estate's shocking year.

The Weekend Edition | 20-21 Dec 2025

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ASX closes 0.5pc higher


PM announces gun buyback scheme


WiseTech investigation wraps up


Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion


Coldplay kiss cam HR chief speaks

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Afternoon Report | PM announces gun buyback scheme

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Friday 19 December 2025

With less than two weeks to go until the end of the year, small caps have significantly outperformed large caps in 2025. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accepts some blame for the Bondi massacre. 
The boss of Woodside Energy poached to run BP globally. 
YouTube to broadcast the Oscars.
A rare adoption in the polar bear community.

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Friday 19 December 2025
With less than two weeks to go until the end of the year, small caps have significantly outperformed large caps in 2025.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accepts some blame for the Bondi massacre.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The boss of Woodside Energy poached to run BP globally.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">YouTube to broadcast the Oscars.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A rare adoption in the polar bear community.</li>
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Small beats big on ASX in ‘25; PM accepts blame for massacre; Woodside boss to run BP

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Bonus content - extended interview with Stephen Halmarick

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