Inflation hits rate cut hopes; Apple, Microsoft pass $US4tr; social media’s creative bans

Thursday 30 October 2025 Hot inflation dashes hopes of an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day next week.  Woolworths sales disappoint, though the supermarket’s outlook is improving.  Both Microsoft and Apple pass $USS4 trillion in market capitalisation.  The federal government is under fire over a lack of new social housing. Social media companies get creative finding ways to block under-16-year-olds. Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, five smart ideas for using your tax refund. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.