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ASX flat as rate hike looms


Labor primary vote falls to 27pc


Takeover bids knocked back


Siobhan McKenna gets New York role


Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan

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ASX flat as rate hike looms
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Labor primary vote falls to 27pc
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Takeover bids knocked back
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Siobhan McKenna gets New York role
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Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan
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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 & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 Sep 2026

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This is theFear & 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 rises as AI rally returns
Australia joins global push for AI safeguards
Jetstar workers to waive passenger fees
AI boom could lift productivity – eventually
Alibaba unveils powerful new AI chip

Australia joins global push for AI safeguardsJetstar workers to waive passenger feesAI boom could lift productivity – eventuallyAlibaba unveils powerful new AI chip

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<li aria-level="1">ASX rises as AI rally returns</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia joins global push for AI safeguards</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jetstar workers to waive passenger fees</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI boom could lift productivity &ndash; eventually</li>
<li aria-level="1">Alibaba unveils powerful new AI chip</li>
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Australia joins global push for AI safeguardsJetstar workers to waive passenger feesAI boom could lift productivity &ndash; eventuallyAlibaba unveils powerful new AI chip
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 22 Sep 2026

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Tuesday 22 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
Can Australia afford the future?
Rate hike on the way
Triple Zero overhaul recommended
BYD cut-price EVs
Brigitte Bardot’s belongings for sale

 

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Tuesday 22 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Can Australia afford the future?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rate hike on the way</li>
<li aria-level="1">Triple Zero overhaul recommended</li>
<li aria-level="1">BYD cut-price EVs</li>
<li aria-level="1">Brigitte Bardot&rsquo;s belongings for sale</li>
</ol>
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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> - money advice for your 20-year-old self. 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 Sep 2026

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Monday 21 September 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
RBA readies for rate hike
Auction clearance rates drop
PM touts AI control
$50b listing for ASX
Verdict is in on new Siri

 

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Monday 21 September 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">RBA readies for rate hike</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates drop</li>
<li aria-level="1">PM touts AI control</li>
<li aria-level="1">$50b listing for ASX</li>
<li aria-level="1">Verdict is in on new Siri</li>
</ol>
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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> - money advice for your 20-year-old self. 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 Sep 2026

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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 21 Sep 2026

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