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 higher, business investment jumps

2. Barnaby Joyce quits National Party

3. Labor to miss emissions target

4. Dozens killed in Hong Kong fire

5. National Guard solders shot in ‘act of terror’

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Thursday 27 November 2025

Interest rate cuts are off the agenda after a surprise jump in inflation.

• The Labor government in talks to push through an overhaul of environmental laws.
• Super funds get a warning from regulators about improving service for retirees.
• Harvey Norman shares surge on the back of a jump in sales
• A German parking metre attendant accused of stealing $2 million from parking metres.

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how an abundance mindset can change your bank balance. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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As an asset class, private credit is surging, worth at least $200 billion locally - and increasingly, retail investors are becoming interested in private credit. But is it a safe way to invest money? What should an investor be looking for when considering private credit?

Sean Aylmer is joined by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant to discuss ASIC's benchmark reports into public and private markets.

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