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ASX climbs 1.5pc


Nvidia revenue surges


ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees


Singtel wants to sell Optus stake


Airport hair removal bomb scare

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ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees
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Singtel wants to sell Optus stake
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Airport hair removal bomb scare
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 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
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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

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Thursday 21 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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Thursday 21 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 | 21 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 falls 1.3pc


Shadow Treasurer launches ‘Stand with Small’ campaign


Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions


James Hardie’s full year results down 75pc


Son of billionaire named as suspect in death

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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.
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<li aria-level="1">
ASX falls 1.3pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Shadow Treasurer launches &lsquo;Stand with Small&rsquo; campaign
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
James Hardie&rsquo;s full year results down 75pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Son of billionaire named as suspect in death
</li>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 20 May 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 May 2026

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