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

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. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, 10 supermarket tricks to save $100 on groceries. 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.