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McDonald’s turns to chicken as Aussies hunt for value


Jay Weatherill named High Commissioner
Canberra joins Bezos and Gates in brain-tech bet
US shutdown breakthrough

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ASX closes up
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Jay Weatherill named High Commissioner
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<li aria-level="1">Canberra joins Bezos and Gates in brain-tech bet</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX higher on US shutdown hopes

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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 hits six-week low as oil nears $US100


Blanche d’Alpuget dies aged 82


Hastie takes aim at One Nation


Counterbid for Austal


US steps up trade war with Canada

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ASX hits six-week low as oil nears $US100
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Blanche d&rsquo;Alpuget dies aged 82
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Hastie takes aim at One Nation
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Counterbid for Austal
</li>
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US steps up trade war with Canada
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Afternoon Report | ASX hits six-week low

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Wednesday 9 September 2026

Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again. 
The federal government declares a ‘global reckoning is coming for big tech’
A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors 
The US’s trade war with Canada escalates
Why Gen Z is refusing to network

 

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Wednesday 9 September 2026
Business conditions and consumer sentiment fall, as the RBA warns it may lift rates again.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government declares a &lsquo;global reckoning is coming for big tech&rsquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A major shakeup for Australian cricket, with the green light given to private investors&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US&rsquo;s trade war with Canada escalates</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Gen Z is refusing to network</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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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> - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. 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.

Business, consumers feel squeeze; big tech’s ‘global reckoning’; cricket shake-up

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Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Niño, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the “zero regrets” moves businesses should be making now.

Australia is facing what could be an exceptionally intense El Ni&ntilde;o, and the consequences could extend well beyond hotter weather and bushfire risk. Food production, electricity supply, insurance, construction and supply chains could all be affected. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Graeme Riddell, Climate and Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia Pacific at Marsh, about how extreme weather flows through the economy, what it could mean for household costs, and the &ldquo;zero regrets&rdquo; moves businesses should be making now.

Q+A: What an extreme El Niño could cost Australia

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