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ASX closes lower


Defence faces landmark class action


RBA chief warns on housing, payments and quantum threat


Former ANZ boss defends trader’s sacking


Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada

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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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ASX closes lower
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Defence faces landmark class action
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RBA chief warns on housing, payments and quantum threat
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Former ANZ boss defends trader&rsquo;s sacking
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Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips for the day but up for the week

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Tuesday 21 April 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation. 
NextDC, Australia’s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years
National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices
Electric vehicle company BYD booms
Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women

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Tuesday 21 April 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australia could be heading for lower growth and higher inflation.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">NextDC, Australia&rsquo;s largest data centre company, does a mega-deal to build for one tech company, as much as it has developed in the last 15 years</li>
<li aria-level="1">National Australia bank warns on bad debts due to high energy prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">Electric vehicle company BYD booms</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dating app Tinder sets out to be more attractive to women</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> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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.

Inflation up, growth down; mega data centre deal; Tinder’s push for women

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Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, about the AI breakthroughs that are improving outcomes for businesses and organisations. From accelerating cancer research with organisations like the Cancer Council to improving education and customer experience, Livesey explains where AI is already making a difference - as well as where companies are getting it wrong.

This Thursday, Sydney will be home to the Microsoft AI Tour (April 23), featuring some of the biggest names in technology and business, including Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. To find out more, click here.

Fear & Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event.

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype, and starting to deliver real-world results. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jane Livesey, President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, about the AI breakthroughs that are improving outcomes for businesses and organisations. From accelerating cancer research with organisations like the Cancer Council to improving education and customer experience, Livesey explains where AI is already making a difference - as well as where companies are getting it wrong. This Thursday, Sydney will be home to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1777122494972512&amp;usg=AOvVaw2gU-aEuI57SZIgtUFtR6Bv">Microsoft AI Tour</a>&nbsp;(April 23), featuring some of the biggest names in technology and business, including Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. To find out more, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1777122494972512&amp;usg=AOvVaw2gU-aEuI57SZIgtUFtR6Bv">here</a>. Fear &amp; Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event.

Q+A: The AI breakthroughs exciting Microsoft’s Australia boss

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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 flat despite Iran tensions
One Nation support slips
Refinery to return to 90pc capacity
EV vs petrol vehicles running cost widens
US seized Iranian ship

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<li aria-level="1">ASX flat despite Iran tensions</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation support slips</li>
<li aria-level="1">Refinery to return to 90pc capacity</li>
<li aria-level="1">EV vs petrol vehicles running cost widens</li>
<li aria-level="1">US seized Iranian ship</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX flat; US seizes Iran ship

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Afternoon Report | ASX dips for the day but up for the week

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