Albo cuts emissions targets; job market weakens; Macquarie Group merger?

Friday 19 September 2025 The federal government reduces its commitment to cut carbon emissions, triggering criticism from all sides. And more, including: The local jobs market weakens, offering more promise of interest rate cuts in coming months. A Donald Trump appointee influences US broadcaster ABC to cancel the Jimmy Kimmel show. Macquarie Group reportedly discussed merging with global juggernaut Carlyle Group Santos’ share price tumbles after a $30 billion bid for the oil and gas giant fell over. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, four pieces of bad financial advice you should definitely ignore. 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.