Oil and gold both surged in the immediate aftermath of Israel's attack on Iran last week.

Vivek Dhar, Director - Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, takes Sean Aylmer through commodity price fluctuations - the forces that move them, and what happens next.

Oil and gold both surged in the immediate aftermath of Israel's attack on Iran last week. Vivek Dhar, Director - Mining and Energy Commodities Research at Commonwealth Bank, takes Sean Aylmer through commodity price fluctuations - the forces that move them, and what happens next.

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Business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> talks to leaders about all things business in the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> daily interview.

Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in Fear and Greed Interviews.

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Interview: Oil, gold surge as Middle East descends into chaos

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This week: what results from Woolworths, Coles, Qantas, Wesfarmers and more tell us about the economy; the threat of another interest rate hike; Nvidia’s extraordinary AI boom; the legacy of Dolly Parton, and the billion-dollar power of Bluey.

Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: what results from Woolworths, Coles, Qantas, Wesfarmers and more tell us about the economy; the threat of another interest rate hike; Nvidia&rsquo;s extraordinary AI boom; the legacy of Dolly Parton, and the billion-dollar power of Bluey. Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788350576983850&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sxRLpmIrxsgZv5JcR1NJp">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 29 Aug 2026

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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.


Nepal floods: 39 Australians missing


ASX ends week up 0.4pc


Virgin pays first dividend since relisting


Nvidia adds $US442 billion in a day


Trump secretly sends CIA chief to Moscow

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Nvidia adds $US442 billion in a day
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Trump secretly sends CIA chief to Moscow
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Afternoon Report | 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods

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Friday 28 August 2026

Three of Australia’s biggest consumer businesses report results, offering a snapshot of how Australians are spending across travel, health and retail.
Households continue to spend, just as more banks warn of another impending rate hike
Bill Gates delivers a stark warning on AI
Tech giant Meta’s $18b court settlement
Why the type of music a shop plays can change what you buy

 

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Friday 28 August 2026
Three of Australia&rsquo;s biggest consumer businesses report results, offering a snapshot of how Australians are spending across travel, health and retail.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Households continue to spend, just as more banks warn of another impending rate hike</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bill Gates delivers a stark warning on AI</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tech giant Meta&rsquo;s $18b court settlement</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why the type of music a shop plays can change what you buy</li>
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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> - are you taking the right amount of risk? 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.

Qantas eyes higher fares; rate hike fears grow; Bill Gates’ AI jobs warning

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Interview: Oil, gold surge as Middle East descends into chaos

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