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ASX closes lower


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T&W tumbles


Zip Co can’t use "Zip"


US inflation rises

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ASX closes lower
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Chalmers defends budget
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T&amp;W tumbles
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Zip Co can&rsquo;t use "Zip"
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US inflation rises
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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.


Miners drop


KPMG crisis


Allan challenge?


Megaport surges


Coal incentives

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Miners drop
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KPMG crisis
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Allan challenge?
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Megaport surges
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Coal incentives
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Friday 5 June 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes
Tax bill passes House of Reps
Treasury Wine surges on overhaul
Penny Wong joins new tariff criticism
US icon signs with Chinese brand

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The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Bullock defends rate cuts &amp; hikes</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tax bill passes House of Reps</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treasury Wine surges on overhaul</li>
<li aria-level="1">Penny Wong joins new tariff criticism</li>
<li aria-level="1">US icon signs with Chinese brand</li>
</ol>
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