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ASX finishes lower


Arson attack traced to Iran


More rate cuts expected


Telcos to face harsher penalties


Trump tries to sack Fed governor

This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and 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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ASX finishes lower
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Arson attack traced to Iran
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More rate cuts expected
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Telcos to face harsher penalties
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Trump tries to sack Fed governor
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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 | Broad-based sell-off

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Wednesday 20 May 2026

The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the new 30 per cent tax on trusts will take some time to implement
Beef farmers' golden period might be about to come to an end
Super returns heading for a fourth consecutive year of decent returns
Elon Musk loses his fight against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman

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Wednesday 20 May 2026
The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the new 30 per cent tax on trusts will take some time to implement</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beef farmers' golden period might be about to come to an end</li>
<li aria-level="1">Super returns heading for a fourth consecutive year of decent returns</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk loses his fight against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman</li>
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RBA hints rates on hold; new 30pc trust tax delay; Musk loses fight against OpenAI, Altman

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The federal budget introduced major housing measures, including changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions for investors. But will the policies actually improve affordability? Or simply shift pressure elsewhere in the market?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, about what the changes could mean for house prices, rents, investors and first home buyers.

The federal budget introduced major housing measures, including changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions for investors. But will the policies actually improve affordability? Or simply shift pressure elsewhere in the market? Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, about what the changes could mean for house prices, rents, investors and first home buyers.

Q+A: The housing market after the budget: winners, losers and risks

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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 rallies 1.2pc


TechnologyOne dismisses SaaSpocalypse fears


Santos, Shell attack govt polocy


Albanese response to meme campaign


Stefanovic, Maguire sign with ARN

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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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX rallies 1.2pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
TechnologyOne dismisses SaaSpocalypse fears
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Santos, Shell attack govt polocy
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Albanese response to meme campaign
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Stefanovic, Maguire sign with ARN
</li>
</ol>
Join our <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Afternoon Report | ASX rallies 1.2pc

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