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RBA warning rattles markets
Fortescue sacks senior executive
Qatar Airways signs up for Western Sydney
Victorian Premier forgets to pay for petrol
Israel plans new strikes on Iran

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RBA warning rattles markets
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<li aria-level="1">Qatar Airways signs up for Western Sydney</li>
<li aria-level="1">Victorian Premier forgets to pay for petrol</li>
<li aria-level="1">Israel plans new strikes on Iran</li>
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Afternoon Report | RBA warning rattles markets

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Wednesday 21 October 2026

NAB to cut 2,500 jobs as the big banks search for profits 
Independent MP Helen Haines loses a leg following an attack, as politicians from all sides call for calm
BHP doubles down on copper
Cybercriminals find new ways to infiltrate workspaces
Donald Trump fights for the MAGA heartland, with two weeks until the US mid-term elections

 

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Wednesday 21 October 2026
NAB to cut 2,500 jobs as the big banks search for profits&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Independent MP Helen Haines loses a leg following an attack, as politicians from all sides call for calm</li>
<li aria-level="1">BHP doubles down on copper</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cybercriminals find new ways to infiltrate workspaces</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump fights for the MAGA heartland, with two weeks until the US mid-term elections</li>
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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> - how to check your offset account is working properly. 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.

NAB slashes jobs; politicians call for calm after attack; cyber hacks target work meetings

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Australia is at the centre of a growing battle over artificial intelligence and copyright. AI companies want greater freedom to train their models using creative works, but the music industry argues that existing copyright laws are working – and that changing them could undermine artists' livelihoods.

Michael Thompson speaks with Chris Maund, co-CEO of Mushroom Music, about why the industry is resisting changes to copyright law, the AI licensing deals already being signed, and why Australia's decision could have consequences for creators around the world.

Australia is at the centre of a growing battle over artificial intelligence and copyright. AI companies want greater freedom to train their models using creative works, but the music industry argues that existing copyright laws are working &ndash; and that changing them could undermine artists' livelihoods. Michael Thompson speaks with Chris Maund, co-CEO of Mushroom Music, about why the industry is resisting changes to copyright law, the AI licensing deals already being signed, and why Australia's decision could have consequences for creators around the world.

Q+A: Why the music industry is fighting AI giants

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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 slips as BHP weighs on miners
Helen Haines loses leg after alleged attack
ASIC makes inquiries into Firmus float collapse
France imposes curfews as unrest spreads
Elon Musk promises SpaceX shares to every American child

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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 slips as BHP weighs on miners</li>
<li aria-level="1">Helen Haines loses leg after alleged attack</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC makes inquiries into Firmus float collapse</li>
<li aria-level="1">France imposes curfews as unrest spreads</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk promises SpaceX shares to every American child</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | ASX slips as BHP weighs on miners

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