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.


Inflation still a challenge


ASX closes higher


Iranian ambassador under fire


Woodside shares tumble


Starbucks struggles

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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Inflation still a challenge
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ASX closes higher
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Iranian ambassador under fire
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Woodside shares tumble
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Starbucks struggles
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Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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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 | RBA says rates on hold

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Telstra's bruising week, the Iran conflict flares up again, China launches a missile, and the NRL does the biggest media rights deal in Australia's history.

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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Telstra's bruising week, the Iran conflict flares up again, China launches a missile, and the NRL does the biggest media rights deal in Australia's history. 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=1784115570791653&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xqDf2BnUKSOU6I9IMn0qX">free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 18 July 2026

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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 closes lower


Telstra fronts up


Hanson blasts immigrants, Muslims


Port Hedland standstill


Trump blames China

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This is the <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 closes lower
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Telstra fronts up
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Hanson blasts immigrants, Muslims
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Port Hedland standstill
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Trump blames China
</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | Telstra, Hanson and Trump

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Friday 17 July 2026

BHP’s share price falls and Commonwealth Bank closes the gap in the fight to be the biggest company on the ASX. 
Foxtel and Stan up their prices on the back of sports rights deals
The US military to introduce screening for testosterone
Wall Street banks hit record profits
Pauline Hanson under fire as she relaxes in Sicily with Gina Rinehart

 

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Friday 17 July 2026
BHP&rsquo;s share price falls and Commonwealth Bank closes the gap in the fight to be the biggest company on the ASX.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Foxtel and Stan up their prices on the back of sports rights deals</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US military to introduce screening for testosterone</li>
<li aria-level="1">Wall Street banks hit record profits</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pauline Hanson under fire as she relaxes in Sicily with Gina Rinehart</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> - 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.

BHP v CBA for #1; streaming services up prices; testosterone screening for US soldiers

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