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ASX up 0.2pc


Fragile ceasefire holding


Ampol offers to sell more sites


Meta unveils new AI model


Apple pushing ahead with foldable iPhones

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Afternoon Report | ASX edges up as ceasefire holds

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Monday 13 April 2026

Peace talks between the US and Iran break down as fears of higher food prices escalate. 
The Aussie dollar, Bitcoin and gold all rise
One-time market darling, Atlassian, tumbles on Wall Street
Big banks and the US government warn of the destructive capabilities of AI
The commercial property market splits in two

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Monday 13 April 2026
Peace talks between the US and Iran break down as fears of higher food prices escalate.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The Aussie dollar, Bitcoin and gold all rise</li>
<li aria-level="1">One-time market darling, Atlassian, tumbles on Wall Street</li>
<li aria-level="1">Big banks and the US government warn of the destructive capabilities of AI</li>
<li aria-level="1">The commercial property market splits in two</li>
</ul>
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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> - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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.

First petrol, then milk: the next cost-of-living hit is coming

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This week it's all about labour force figures, and the NAB business survey - which will be one of the first indicators of how businesses have coped with the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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This week it's all about labour force figures, and the NAB business survey - which will be one of the first indicators of how businesses have coped with the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1776433059877517&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rSmxjmBW0P1LELZgipJ9R">Stephen Koukoulas</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1776433059877517&amp;usg=AOvVaw1iQMiYOQbvxF9-Wya8KJHy">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 13 April 2026

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It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about consumer behaviour - how the cost of living is changing the way we spend.

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions - no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about consumer behaviour - how the cost of living is changing the way we spend.

Five Questions: Are your spending habits quietly shifting?

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Afternoon Report | ASX edges up as ceasefire holds

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