A bumper week in the economy, with GDP data and household spending - but is it enough to beat the biggest stories from politics? Plus China's massive display of power, more uncertainty for the banks, and a $350,000 wagyu heifer. 

Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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A bumper week in the economy, with GDP data and household spending - but is it enough to beat the biggest stories from politics? Plus China's massive display of power, more uncertainty for the banks, and a $350,000 wagyu heifer.&nbsp; Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757508744068987&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Zpjn4pgWKOr3wkV1X9rfR">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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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>

The Weekend Edition | 6-7 September 2025

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Friday 4 September 2026

Corporate Travel Management returns to the ASX, and its share price crashes in seconds. 
The federal government waters down its changes to trusts
Uber cuts thousands of jobs after accumulating too many managers
Australia and the US plan to expand to America’s military presence on our soil
One of the country’s best known startups sold in a cut price deal

 

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Friday 4 September 2026
Corporate Travel Management returns to the ASX, and its share price crashes in seconds.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The federal government waters down its changes to trusts</li>
<li aria-level="1">Uber cuts thousands of jobs after accumulating too many managers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia and the US plan to expand to America&rsquo;s military presence on our soil</li>
<li aria-level="1">One of the country&rsquo;s best known startups sold in a cut price deal</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> - twelve months to financial freedom. 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.

Corporate Travel’s brutal return; trust changes watered down; Uber cuts jobs

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Text messages can be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reach customers - but there’s a fine line between useful communication and something that feels like spam.

Michael Thompson speaks with Paul Diamond, Head of SMB Customer Success, APAC at Sinch, about when businesses should use SMS or WhatsApp, why relevance and timing matter, the rules around consent and opting out, and how businesses can protect customer trust as scammers become increasingly sophisticated.

Sinch is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

Text messages can be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reach customers - but there&rsquo;s a fine line between useful communication and something that feels like spam. Michael Thompson speaks with Paul Diamond, Head of SMB Customer Success, APAC at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sinchengage.com/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788865903680050&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aJ06RnWrH9FCYSO86CmXD">Sinch</a>, about when businesses should use SMS or WhatsApp, why relevance and timing matter, the rules around consent and opting out, and how businesses can protect customer trust as scammers become increasingly sophisticated. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sinchengage.com/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788865903680050&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aJ06RnWrH9FCYSO86CmXD">Sinch</a>&nbsp;is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed.

Q+A: SMS, WhatsApp and the battle for customer attention

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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 snaps three-day losing streak


Pacific splits over China missile test


Santos ramps up Alaska oil


Atlassian puts a price on AI


Trump slaps 100pc tariffs on drones

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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 snaps three-day losing streak
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Pacific splits over China missile test
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Santos ramps up Alaska oil
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Atlassian puts a price on AI
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Trump slaps 100pc tariffs on drones
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Afternoon Report | ASX snaps three-day losing streak

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