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Ask Fear & Greed: Why are we so tied to China?

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Wednesday 9 July 2025

Reserve Bank has shocked markets by not cutting interest rates, but Governor Michelle Bullock indicates a cut is on the way

And more, including:
Anthony Albanese says Australia has not given up on negotiating tariffs
Unions win a test case against BHP on wage laws
Elon Musk’s political aspirations send Tesla’s share price tumbling

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Wednesday 9 July 2025
Reserve Bank has shocked markets by not cutting interest rates, but Governor Michelle Bullock indicates a cut is on the way
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Anthony Albanese says Australia has not given up on negotiating tariffs</li>
<li aria-level="1">Unions win a test case against BHP on wage laws</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk&rsquo;s political aspirations send Tesla&rsquo;s share price tumbling</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> - beware of influencers with no idea. 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.

No rate cut, for now; PM says he’s pushing for lower tariffs; MinRes backflip on CEO

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Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 3.85%. A surprise decision given most economists and financial markets expected a reduction of 25 basis points. 

Westpac Chief Economist Lucy Ellis - and former Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank - talks to Sean Aylmer about yesterday's decision, the press conference afterwards, and why she thinks "the RBA is going to get a bit caught out."

Yesterday afternoon, the Reserve Bank board left the official cash rate on hold at 3.85%. A surprise decision given most economists and financial markets expected a reduction of 25 basis points.&nbsp;
Westpac Chief Economist Lucy Ellis - and former Chief Economist at the Reserve Bank - talks to Sean Aylmer about yesterday's decision, the press conference afterwards, and why she thinks "the RBA is going to get a bit caught out."

Interview: The RBA's shock call, and why they could get 'caught out'

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Afternoon Report | Rates on hold

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