Wednesday 5 August 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Qantas to offshore work
2. US tech stocks surge
3. Household spending picks up
4. House prices to fall 10pc
5. European rivers dry up

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