Aussie economy slows to a crawl; CBA pushes beyond $300b; Virgin IPO for ASX

Thursday 5 June 2025 Economic growth slows to a crawl putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. And more, including: The value of Australia’s biggest company, the Commonwealth Bank, pushes beyond $300 billion for the first time. Virgin Australia set to list on the ASX. Meta goes nuclear, as big tech searches for green energy sources. Elon Musk hammers Donald Trump’s tax cuts. Book your free ticket to Fear & Greed’s first ever live show in Sydney on June 5, combined with the launch of Michael’s new novel All The Perfect Days . Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to decide between competing life and financial goals. 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.