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.

1. ASX down, gold up 

2. Social media ban study

3. Katter doubles down

4. SA bans soy sauce fish

5. Afghanistan earthquake

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Monday 1 September 2025

Today, house prices record their biggest jump in more than 12 months. 

And more, including:

• Thousands join anti-immigration marches across Australia. 
• The federal government moves to crack down on ‘shrinkflation’. 
• ANZ puts staff on notice about getting back in the office.
• A US court rules most of US President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal.

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Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead: GDP figures for the June quarter, house prices, building approvals, household spending, international trade and more. Plus, why we shouldn't be too worried about last week's surprise bump in inflation. 

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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Is it enough to just do a good job, and hope your reputation spreads? Or do you need to be building a personal brand through social media platforms like LinkedIn? 

Turns out, it's both - because a personal brand and platform could be the thing that finds your next job, or launches your side hustle. 

Michael Thompson speaks with Fear & Greed presenter Natalie MacDonald, who spent seven years working at LinkedIn, and has just launched her new business Working@It. She explains the four components of building a personal brand.

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An inflation surprise, Coles v Woolies, and Nvidia smashing expectations - there are plenty of huge stories this week, and four categories to battle over!

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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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.

1. Harvey Norman booms

2. Virgin Australia’s first results

3. Former Labor Premiers ‘honoured guests’ of China

4. Aus Post boss defends parcel decision

5. Trump sacks CDC boss

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Friday 29 August 2025

Qantas is back and flying high with a bumper profit. 

And more, including:

• The federal government axes 500 nuisance tariffs. 
• Australia’s love affair with Bunnings and Kmart helps boost Wesfarmers. 
• ChatGPT maker OpenAI is setting up shop in Australia. 
• And the unfortunate way staff at ANZ found out they were losing their jobs.

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Are we entering another house price boom?

The spring selling season is just about to begin - and we’re entering the season with a fresh interest rate cut, and more expected in coming months. And at the same time, the government is bringing forward its program to help first home buyers into the market. So what will it do to house prices?

Michael Thompson is joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics at Domain.

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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.

1. ASX finishes higher

2. Eagers boosted by EV sales

3. Nine demands Katter apology

4. Iran ambassador leaves

5. Nvidia smashes expectations

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Thursday 28 August 2025

A shock jump in inflation dashes hopes of a September rate cut. 

And more, including:

• Woolworths hammered by investors after it loses more ground to Coles. 
• Business leaders line up to criticise work from home, just as the Greens call for a national law. 
• Plus the housing market gears up for a “supercharged” spring season and stress grows over AI upskilling.

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