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Oil prices surge, ASX flat


Genesis, Vault agree to $12.6b merger


Corporate Travel in UK govt talks


KIIS continues post-Kyle & Jackie slide


US to impose 20pc Hormuz toll

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Oil prices surge, ASX flat
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Genesis, Vault agree to $12.6b merger
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Corporate Travel in UK govt talks
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KIIS continues post-Kyle &amp; Jackie slide
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US to impose 20pc Hormuz toll
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Afternoon Report | Oil prices surge, ASX flat

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Wednesday 15 July 2026

Business and consumer sentiment improves, but not enough to spur the economy. 
The US continues to strike Iran as experts say President Donald Trump’s 20pc toll for vessels passing the Strait of Hormuz is unworkable
SpaceX’s soaring start to life as a listed stock malfunctions, with its share price tumbling
The Australian Signals Directorate warns about state sponsored hacking out of Russia
When it comes to CEO pay on the ASX, being big, or even better, doesn’t mean you will earn the most

 

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Wednesday 15 July 2026
Business and consumer sentiment improves, but not enough to spur the economy.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The US continues to strike Iran as experts say President Donald Trump&rsquo;s 20pc toll for vessels passing the Strait of Hormuz is unworkable</li>
<li aria-level="1">SpaceX&rsquo;s soaring start to life as a listed stock malfunctions, with its share price tumbling</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Australian Signals Directorate warns about state sponsored hacking out of Russia</li>
<li aria-level="1">When it comes to CEO pay on the ASX, being big, or even better, doesn&rsquo;t mean you will earn the most</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;
&nbsp;
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 true hourly wage? 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, consumer lull; biggest is not best in CEO pay; SpaceX share price tumbles

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Business confidence has recovered from the shock of the Middle East conflict, but Australia's economy is still losing momentum.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Taylor Nugent, Senior Economist at National Australia Bank, about the latest NAB Business Survey and why it's one of the Reserve Bank's favourite economic indicators. Nugent explains why business confidence has rebounded, what capacity utilisation says about inflation pressures, and why conditions on the ground remain weaker than average.

Business confidence has recovered from the shock of the Middle East conflict, but Australia's economy is still losing momentum. Sean Aylmer speaks with Taylor Nugent, Senior Economist at National Australia Bank, about the latest NAB Business Survey and why it's one of the Reserve Bank's favourite economic indicators. Nugent explains why business confidence has rebounded, what capacity utilisation says about inflation pressures, and why conditions on the ground remain weaker than average.

Q+A: Business confidence is recovering, but don't celebrate yet

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Tuesday 14 July 2026

Among Australia’s largest companies, it is the less fashionable, defensive stocks proving to be the best performing amid higher interest rates and war. 
Labor goes to the edges of the law to keep ISIS fighters and brides out
The government will (finally) dump the orange immigration cards passengers fill in when arriving in the country
Genesis’ $12.6 billion bid for Vault Minerals set to get the green light
Netflix considers getting into live channels

 

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Tuesday 14 July 2026
Among Australia&rsquo;s largest companies, it is the less fashionable, defensive stocks proving to be the best performing amid higher interest rates and war.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Labor goes to the edges of the law to keep ISIS fighters and brides out</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government will (finally) dump the orange immigration cards passengers fill in when arriving in the country</li>
<li aria-level="1">Genesis&rsquo; $12.6 billion bid for Vault Minerals set to get the green light</li>
<li aria-level="1">Netflix considers getting into live channels</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;
&nbsp;
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> - how to fix a broken budget. 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.

Defensive stocks win friends; immigration goes digital; Netflix ponders live channels

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Afternoon Report | Oil prices surge, ASX flat

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