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ASX closes up
PM Albanese ends his 4-day Washington trip


Harvey Norman's rapid slowdown in sales


SafeWork Australia recommends a ban on engineered stone
US forces conduct strikes in Syria

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - the top five things you need to know today, in just five minutes.
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<li>ASX closes up</li>
<li>PM Albanese ends his 4-day Washington trip</li>
<li>
Harvey Norman's rapid slowdown in sales
</li>
<li>
SafeWork Australia recommends a ban on engineered stone
</li>
<li>US forces conduct strikes in Syria</li>
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Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Five business news stories in five minutes, with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. When you remove the grey, you get your news quicker. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Fear and Greed Afternoon Report | 27 Oct 2023

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Fast Five | 23 May 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX closes higher


CGT negotiations begin


Tuas dumps $1.5b deal


US backs Brisbane quantum company


Andrew under scrutiny

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX closes higher
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
CGT negotiations begin
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Tuas dumps $1.5b deal
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
US backs Brisbane quantum company
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Andrew under scrutiny
</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 22 May 2026

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Friday 22 May 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Market rates surge on inflation fear
Rex boss admits misleading market
Price of gold falls
Xi meets Putin
Hay fever epidemic

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Friday 22 May 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Market rates surge on inflation fear</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rex boss admits misleading market</li>
<li aria-level="1">Price of gold falls</li>
<li aria-level="1">Xi meets Putin</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hay fever epidemic</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - how to entertain well (without overspending). Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Fast Five | 22 May 2026

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/090729c4-86fa-4e6d-88f8-b45100bd4ab8/transcript

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