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Ask Fear & Greed: Why does the Reserve Bank target 2-3% inflation?

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Wednesday 27 May 2026

Cheaper electricity for consumers and small businesses is on the way as renewables pick up the load. 
The US strikes Iran as a peace deal teeters
About three-quarters of businesses report being affected by higher fuel prices
Property leader Goodman Group pushes hard into data centres
The latest weight loss drugs are showing remarkably positive results

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Wednesday 27 May 2026
Cheaper electricity for consumers and small businesses is on the way as renewables pick up the load.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The US strikes Iran as a peace deal teeters</li>
<li aria-level="1">About three-quarters of businesses report being affected by higher fuel prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">Property leader Goodman Group pushes hard into data centres</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest weight loss drugs are showing remarkably positive results</li>
</ul>
Heading to the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit on August 12? Enter code FINANCEFEAR26 when you <a href="http://mumbrella.com.au/finance">buy your ticket</a> to get 20% off.
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>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - what are you actually working for? 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.

Energy costs to fall; US-Iran peace deal teeters; weight-loss drug breakthrough

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Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and Virgin Australia are still running major airfare sales - while Qantas has been forced to delay its ambitious Project Sunrise launch.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jakob Cakarnis, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, about the outlook for Australia’s aviation sector, including why direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York matter so much to Qantas, and how rising fuel prices are changing airline economics.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Airlines around the world are grappling with soaring fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. At the same time, Qantas and Virgin Australia are still running major airfare sales - while Qantas has been forced to delay its ambitious Project Sunrise launch. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jakob Cakarnis, Managing Director, Equity Research at Jarden, about the outlook for Australia&rsquo;s aviation sector, including why direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York matter so much to Qantas, and how rising fuel prices are changing airline economics. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Oil prices, old planes and airfare wars: inside Australia’s airlines

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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.


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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.
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ASX off 0.4pc after US Iran strikes
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Atlas Arteria worth $1b more than offer
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Fisher &amp; Paykel, Kogan.com surge
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Sam Altman says Australia could lead data centres
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Pope Leo&rsquo;s AI intervention
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips on new Iran strikes

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