Friday 17 October 2025

Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5 per cent, increasing the chance of a rate cut next month. 
Macquarie Group’s $60 billion data centre sale. 
Good news for chocolate lovers – cocoa prices are tumbling. 
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock’s stern warning for the federal government.
Plans to crack down on crypto-currency ATMs.

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Friday 17 October 2025
Australia&rsquo;s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5 per cent, increasing the chance of a rate cut next month.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Macquarie Group&rsquo;s $60 billion data centre sale.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Good news for chocolate lovers &ndash; cocoa prices are tumbling.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock&rsquo;s stern warning for the federal government.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Plans to crack down on crypto-currency ATMs.</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

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>

Unemployment surges; Macquarie’s $60b deal; chocolate prices to fall

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RBA meetings, nervous investors, an ASIC report into private credit and Elon Musk's $1 trillion payday (maybe!) - there's plenty to choose from this week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson 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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RBA meetings, nervous investors, an ASIC report into private credit and Elon Musk's $1 trillion payday (maybe!) - there's plenty to choose from this week. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson 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=1762946804479953&amp;usg=AOvVaw3d0tSB0ORaQRIfNgRYxlh7">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Weekend Edition | 8-9 Nov 2025

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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.
Markets fall via tech and financials
Mixed results in corporate earnings


Macquarie misses market expectations
Media looks soft
Elon Musk wins super-record pay

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and 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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Markets fall via tech and financials</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mixed results in corporate earnings</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Macquarie misses market expectations
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Media looks soft</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk wins super-record pay</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | Markets fall, Mixed earnings

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Friday 7 November 2025

The annual bill for public servants across the country hits $250 billion. 
National Australia Bank’s annual profit gets the thumbs down from investors. 
Microsoft to refund millions of dollars after allegations it duped Australian customers. 
A treasure trove of Jim Morrisson songs and poetry found in remote Tasmania is returned to the singer’s estate. 
And a tough few days for Donald Trump.

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, is it time to fix your interest rate? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 7 November 2025
The annual bill for public servants across the country hits $250 billion.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">National Australia Bank&rsquo;s annual profit gets the thumbs down from investors.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Microsoft to refund millions of dollars after allegations it duped Australian customers.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A treasure trove of Jim Morrisson songs and poetry found in remote Tasmania is returned to the singer&rsquo;s estate.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">And a tough few days for Donald Trump.</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
 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, is it time to fix your interest rate? 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.

$250b public servant bill; Microsoft CoPilot backdown; Trump’s tough few days

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Unemployment surges; Macquarie’s $60b deal; chocolate prices to fall

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