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Ask Fear & Greed: Will productivity save the economy?

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Wednesday 29 July 2026

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns that interest rates could rise if inflation isn’t quickly brought under control. 
A Federal Court judge hammers Gerry Harvey for his disregard of consumers
Apple replaces Nvidia as the world’s biggest company
Origin Energy confirms the personal information of 900,000 customers was stolen in last week’s hack
LVMH founder and owner, Bernardt Arnauldt, accused of not hiring fat people

 

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Wednesday 29 July 2026
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns that interest rates could rise if inflation isn&rsquo;t quickly brought under control.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">A Federal Court judge hammers Gerry Harvey for his disregard of consumers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple replaces Nvidia as the world&rsquo;s biggest company</li>
<li aria-level="1">Origin Energy confirms the personal information of 900,000 customers was stolen in last week&rsquo;s hack</li>
<li aria-level="1">LVMH founder and owner, Bernardt Arnauldt, accused of not hiring fat people</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>, exploring the ten things wealthy people don&rsquo;t waste money on. 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.

RBA: rates could rise; judge hammers Gerry Harvey; Apple overtakes Nvidia

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Markets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a reporting season that could trigger big share price moves.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about where the ASX sits heading into earnings season, why investors should expect more volatility, whether higher capital gains tax will change investment behaviour, and why another Reserve Bank rate hike remains a real possibility.

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

Markets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a reporting season that could trigger big share price moves. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about where the ASX sits heading into earnings season, why investors should expect more volatility, whether higher capital gains tax will change investment behaviour, and why another Reserve Bank rate hike remains a real possibility. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Is the sharemarket about to get a reality check?

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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 at 6 week high as oil retreats


ACTU leaders quit


Corporate wrap: DroneShield, Web Travel, Viva Energy


Angus Taylor embroiled in ICAC claims


Gina Rinehart increases SpaceX stake

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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.
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ASX at 6 week high as oil retreats
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ACTU leaders quit
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Corporate wrap: DroneShield, Web Travel, Viva Energy
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Angus Taylor embroiled in ICAC claims
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Gina Rinehart increases SpaceX stake
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Afternoon Report | ASX at 6 week high as oil retreats

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