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.


Gold up, oil down


Iran-US deal?


Foxtel NRL bid


Magellen merger approval


SpaceX set for Wall St lift-off

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Gold up, oil down
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Iran-US deal?
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Foxtel NRL bid
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Magellen merger approval
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SpaceX set for Wall St lift-off
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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <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>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Afternoon Report | ASX ends week on high

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Blockbuster IPOs, a big call on interest rates, the shocking side-effect of illicit tobacco, and the World Cup kicks off.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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Blockbuster IPOs, a big call on interest rates, the shocking side-effect of illicit tobacco, and the World Cup kicks off. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781701813701056&amp;usg=AOvVaw0h_QYXAKJP1_w80FwZtmQl">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781701813701056&amp;usg=AOvVaw203bFdM9reiwUc8XDCXUJt">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 13 June 2026

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Friday 12 June 2026

30,000 Aussie investors apply to be part of the SpaceX launch that hits Wall Street tonight. 
Australia is set to buy jet fuel and fertiliser from China as the Middle East conflict worsens
Football’s World Cup kicks off potentially the biggest betting event in US history
Retailer Rebel’s big plans to own sport
Jim Chalmers says tax changes will be good for productivity

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Friday 12 June 2026
30,000 Aussie investors apply to be part of the SpaceX launch that hits Wall Street tonight.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Australia is set to buy jet fuel and fertiliser from China as the Middle East conflict worsens</li>
<li aria-level="1">Football&rsquo;s World Cup kicks off potentially the biggest betting event in US history</li>
<li aria-level="1">Retailer Rebel&rsquo;s big plans to own sport</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jim Chalmers says tax changes will be good for productivity</li>
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SpaceX lift-off entices local investors, Aust to buy jet fuel from China, World Cup kick-off

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Brisbane is rapidly emerging as one of Australia's most important healthcare and life sciences hubs, and global investors are taking notice.

Sean Aylmer speaks with John Ratcliffe, CEO of Altea Investments, about the company's decision to launch a new life sciences incubator at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. They also discuss how AI is accelerating scientific research, and why global capital increasingly follows talent rather than geography.

Fear & Greed is working with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency to explore why international businesses are choosing Brisbane.

Brisbane is rapidly emerging as one of Australia's most important healthcare and life sciences hubs, and global investors are taking notice. Sean Aylmer speaks with John Ratcliffe, CEO of Altea Investments, about the company's decision to launch a new life sciences incubator at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. They also discuss how AI is accelerating scientific research, and why global capital increasingly follows talent rather than geography. Fear &amp; Greed is working with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency to explore why international businesses are choosing Brisbane.

Q+A: Why a Singapore investor is betting on Brisbane’s biotech future

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