Friday 6 September 2024

A $1.6 billion deal between Optus and TPG could chip away at Telstra’s dominance. 

And more, including:
RBA boss Michele Bullock acknowledges some homeowners may have to sell
Labor’s Bill Shorten is calling it quits
And new data shows small and medium business owners’ are struggling with their mental health

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - saving for a house deposit faster. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 6 September 2024
A $1.6 billion deal between Optus and TPG could chip away at Telstra’s dominance. 
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">RBA boss Michele Bullock acknowledges some homeowners may have to sell</li>
<li aria-level="1">Labor’s Bill Shorten is calling it quits</li>
<li aria-level="1">And new data shows small and medium business owners’ are struggling with their mental health</li>
</ul>
Plus don’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> - saving for a house deposit faster. 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.

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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>

TPG-Optus deal gets green light, Bill Shorten retiring, SME owners’ stress surges

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Thursday 22 January 2026

The sell-America trade gathers momentum as the US and Europe snipe over Greenland. 
The federal coalition is in disarray after Nationals leader David Littleproud and 10 senior MPs quit their positions on the frontbench 
House and unit prices finish 2025 at record highs
A bunch of Aussie cricketers invest in a European T20 competition
The battle for the owner of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and DC Comics heats up

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Thursday 22 January 2026
The sell-America trade gathers momentum as the US and Europe snipe over Greenland.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal coalition is in disarray after Nationals leader David Littleproud and 10 senior MPs quit their positions on the frontbench&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">House and unit prices finish 2025 at record highs</li>
<li aria-level="1">A bunch of Aussie cricketers invest in a European T20 competition</li>
<li aria-level="1">The battle for the owner of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and DC Comics heats up</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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your 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.

Sell America trade heats up; Coalition in tatters; house & unit prices hit record

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When equities, bonds and the US dollar all fall at once, where do investors turn? 

Sean Aylmer speaks to Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the rise in anti-US sentiment, the concentration risk hiding in global portfolios, and why some investors are choosing cash over bonds while reassessing their exposure to US markets.

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

When equities, bonds and the US dollar all fall at once, where do investors turn?&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks to Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the rise in anti-US sentiment, the concentration risk hiding in global portfolios, and why some investors are choosing cash over bonds while reassessing their exposure to US markets. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The anti-US trade explained

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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.


ASX down 0.4pc


Nationals frontbenchers quit


Boost for Aussie space industry


Warning over bus ‘kill switch’


Air Force One turns back from Davos

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Nationals frontbenchers quit
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Boost for Aussie space industry
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Warning over bus &lsquo;kill switch&rsquo;
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Air Force One turns back from Davos
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips on Trump fears

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TPG-Optus deal gets green light, Bill Shorten retiring, SME owners’ stress surges

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