This is the Fear and 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.


CPI surprise


Optus outage


Parliament House chaos


NSW payroll blowout


Louvre arrests

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This is the&nbsp;<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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CPI surprise
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Optus outage
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Parliament House chaos
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NSW payroll blowout
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Louvre arrests
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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 | Inflation shock may raise rates

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What to make of last week's dismal business confidence and consumer sentiment figures, what the labour figures tell us about the RBA's next interest rate move, and a closer look at the Aussie dollar's strong run. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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What to make of last week's dismal business confidence and consumer sentiment figures, what the labour figures tell us about the RBA's next interest rate move, and a closer look at the Aussie dollar's strong run. 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=1777033300403761&amp;usg=AOvVaw3eL00B1SEtcQ3BxCRaMPst">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=1777033300403761&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DAxXnwXFfAYfYpkZcJFHb">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 20 April 2026

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Have we made travel easier... but somehow worse? From seat space and in-flight Wi-Fi to queues, convenience and expectations, Michael quizzes Sean and Adam on what really makes a good trip today.

Does experience still matter more than efficiency? Do airline and hotel brands still influence decisions? How does travel change depending on who you’re with?

Plus, their one fix to improve travel immediately... including a very specific request from Sean.

Have we made travel easier... but somehow worse? From seat space and in-flight Wi-Fi to queues, convenience and expectations, Michael quizzes Sean and Adam on what really makes a good trip today. Does experience still matter more than efficiency? Do airline and hotel brands still influence decisions? How does travel change depending on who you&rsquo;re with? Plus, their one fix to improve travel immediately... including a very specific request from Sean.

Five Questions: Have we made travel worse - even as it’s gotten easier?

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Confession time for corporate Australia, the PM on a dealmaking tour, and a legal battle for the ages finally comes to an end. 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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Confession time for corporate Australia, the PM on a dealmaking tour, and a legal battle for the ages finally comes to an end. 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. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1776860577122802&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rDJ45pcZygYtApGxUB6MY">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

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Afternoon Report | Inflation shock may raise rates

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