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 up for week

2. Chalmers 1m jobs

3. Regal in spotlight.

4. Israel kills Hamas leader

5. Gold hits record

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Listener Brian asks: Sean, does the rise in ETF-based investments contribute to greater market sensitivity? If we were to imagine a market entirely owned by ETFs, there would be no direct price-setting by individual investors. Is there a risk of moving toward such a scenario?

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Friday 18 October 2024

Any hopes of a Christmas rate cut have been dashed after figures show a surge in jobs last month.

And more, including:

• Star Entertainment will be allowed to keep operating casinos

• A damning report into culture at Nine Entertainments reveals “a systemic issue with abuse of power and authority”

• Uber considers buying Expedia

Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: the lengths people will go to to win the keys to their next home. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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