Wednesday 13 August 2025

The RBA delivers a much-awaited interest rate cut - the third so far this year.

And more, including:
The local sharemarket hits a new all-time high, buoyed by the interest rate cut.
Donald Trump extends a tariff truce with China. 
Star Entertainment strikes a deal.
Airlines cash in on a big shift in how we travel.

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Wednesday 13 August 2025
The RBA delivers a much-awaited interest rate cut - the third so far this year.
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local sharemarket hits a new all-time high, buoyed by the interest rate cut.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump extends a tariff truce with China.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Star Entertainment strikes a deal.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Airlines cash in on a big shift in how we travel.</li>
</ul>
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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

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RBA cuts rates, warns on productivity; ASX hits high; Star strikes deal

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This is the Fear and 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.


CBA falls 6.6pc
50 years since Whitlam dismissal


Remembrance Day observed
Near-miss incidents at Melbourne Airport
US shutdown deal clears Senate

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CBA falls 6.6pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">50 years since Whitlam dismissal</li>
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Remembrance Day observed
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Near-miss incidents at Melbourne Airport</li>
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Afternoon Report | CBA tumble drags ASX lower

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Tuesday 11 November 2025

ANZ emerges as the favoured bank stock, post results, even though its earnings tumbled 14 per cent. 
The Reserve Bank plays down the prospect of further rate cuts. 
The competition watchdog warns retailers to not over-promote their Black Friday sales. 
Sales of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles surge
The US government shutdown is coming to an end

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Tuesday 11 November 2025
ANZ emerges as the favoured bank stock, post results, even though its earnings tumbled 14 per cent.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank plays down the prospect of further rate cuts.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The competition watchdog warns retailers to not over-promote their Black Friday sales.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sales of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles surge</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US government shutdown is coming to an end</li>
</ul>
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ANZ profit tumbles; RBA plays down rate cuts; ACCC warns retailers ahead of Black Friday

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Three of the big four banks have all reported results - NAB, ANZ and Westpac - with the CEOs of all three less than two years into their roles. It's a highly competitive sector across business banking, home lending and deposits. But the expense to income ratio across the big banks is over 50 per cent – the highest level in 15 years.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Noel Williams, PwC Australia’s Banking and Capital Markets Leader, about the key trends within the big bank results.

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Q+A: Why the big banks are spending so much money

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RBA cuts rates, warns on productivity; ASX hits high; Star strikes deal

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