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ASX slumps despite Wall St records


Viva refinery fire


Blackmores bets on probiotics


Prince Harry: social media ban ‘epic’


China’s economy beats forecasts 

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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

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Fast Five by Fear and Greed

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 & Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Apr 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 flat despite Iran tensions
One Nation support slips
Refinery to return to 90pc capacity
EV vs petrol vehicles running cost widens
US seized Iranian ship

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This is the <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.
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<li aria-level="1">ASX flat despite Iran tensions</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation support slips</li>
<li aria-level="1">Refinery to return to 90pc capacity</li>
<li aria-level="1">EV vs petrol vehicles running cost widens</li>
<li aria-level="1">US seized Iranian ship</li>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 20 Apr 2026

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Monday 20 April 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Banks, miners success creating ASX risk
Strait of Hormuz reopens, closes
Banks battle for mortgage money
Wall St stock surges 900pc in 3 days
Robots beat humans in Beijing half marathon

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Monday 20 April 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
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<li aria-level="1">Banks, miners success creating ASX risk</li>
<li aria-level="1">Strait of Hormuz reopens, closes</li>
<li aria-level="1">Banks battle for mortgage money</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wall St stock surges 900pc in 3 days</li>
<li aria-level="1">Robots beat humans in Beijing half marathon</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news.
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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 | 20 April 2026

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Have we made travel easier... but somehow worse? From seat space and in-flight Wi-Fi to queues, convenience and expectations, Michael quizzes Sean and Adam on what really makes a good trip today.

Does experience still matter more than efficiency? Do airline and hotel brands still influence decisions? How does travel change depending on who you’re with?

Plus, their one fix to improve travel immediately... including a very specific request from Sean.

Have we made travel easier... but somehow worse? From seat space and in-flight Wi-Fi to queues, convenience and expectations, Michael quizzes Sean and Adam on what really makes a good trip today. Does experience still matter more than efficiency? Do airline and hotel brands still influence decisions? How does travel change depending on who you&rsquo;re with? Plus, their one fix to improve travel immediately... including a very specific request from Sean.

Five Questions: Have we made travel worse - even as it’s gotten easier?

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Apr 2026

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