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Thursday 30 April 2026

Interest rates are set to rise next week after inflation jumps to a near three year high. 
The ASX drops, matching the longest run of down-days since June 2022
OPEC, which has ruled oil markets for decades, is in crisis after one of its main members leaves
Aldi’s profit in Australia tumbles
G8 Childcare closes childcare centres as families dump the beleaguered operator

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Thursday 30 April 2026
Interest rates are set to rise next week after inflation jumps to a near three year high.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The ASX drops, matching the longest run of down-days since June 2022</li>
<li aria-level="1">OPEC, which has ruled oil markets for decades, is in crisis after one of its main members leaves</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aldi&rsquo;s profit in Australia tumbles</li>
<li aria-level="1">G8 Childcare closes childcare centres as families dump the beleaguered operator</li>
</ul>
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Inflation spikes, rates set to rise; ASX falls for 7th day; Aldi’s profit tumbles

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Australia is rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, about why Australia is attracting global attention - including a $25 billion investment by Microsoft. She also breaks down the biggest challenges, including energy, transmission and water, and why data centres may actually be helping accelerate the renewable transition rather than hindering it.

Belinda Dennett appeared at the Microsoft AI Tour, which featured some of the biggest names in technology and business. For the highlights and announcements from the event, click here.

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

Australia is rapidly emerging as a hub for data centres, driven by AI, cloud computing and massive global investment. Sean Aylmer speaks with Belinda Dennett, CEO of Data Centres Australia, about why Australia is attracting global attention - including a $25 billion investment by Microsoft. She also breaks down the biggest challenges, including energy, transmission and water, and why data centres may actually be helping accelerate the renewable transition rather than hindering it. Belinda Dennett appeared&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/region/australia-new-zealand/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1777896905634893&amp;usg=AOvVaw1w5AVuvMWlevjI4xHfzdjj">Microsoft AI Tour</a>, which featured some of the biggest names in technology and business. For the highlights and announcements from the event, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/region/australia-new-zealand/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1777896905634893&amp;usg=AOvVaw1w5AVuvMWlevjI4xHfzdjj">here</a>. Fear &amp; Greed is a partner of Microsoft for this event.

Q+A: Why Australia is becoming a data centre powerhouse

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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 dips on inflation jump


Penny Wong China meeting disrupted


Pauline Hanson’s donation


Cyclone hits Woodside’s results


King Charles at state dinner

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ASX dips on inflation jump
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Penny Wong China meeting disrupted
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Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s donation
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Cyclone hits Woodside&rsquo;s results
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King Charles at state dinner
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips on inflation jump

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