Wednesday 21 January 2026

The federal government’s hate speech and gun buyback legislation passes parliament, but splits the Coalition. 
The country’s largest coal-fired power station to operate for an extra two years
A fashion legend dies
Superannuation delivers another strong year for savers
Nike steps into the world of pickleball

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Wednesday 21 January 2026
The federal government&rsquo;s hate speech and gun buyback legislation passes parliament, but splits the Coalition.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The country&rsquo;s largest coal-fired power station to operate for an extra two years</li>
<li aria-level="1">A fashion legend dies</li>
<li aria-level="1">Superannuation delivers another strong year for savers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nike steps into the world of pickleball</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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Hate speech laws pass; superannuation delivers strong results; Nike backs pickleball 

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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 climbs


ASIO boss at Royal Commission


Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time


Adore Beauty hit by cost of living


Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games

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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 climbs
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ASIO boss at Royal Commission
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Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Adore Beauty hit by cost of living
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games
</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs on Hormuz hopes

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Monday 25 May 2026

The Magnificent 7 tech stocks surge to a combined $32 trillion valuation. 
Donald Trump says the US and Iran are on the verge of a peace deal
How sleep does much more for your health, than refreshing you
The Federal Liberal party set to support Labour’s NDIS reforms
Half of all vehicles sold in ten years time forecast to be electric 

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Monday 25 May 2026
The Magnificent 7 tech stocks surge to a combined $32 trillion valuation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump says the US and Iran are on the verge of a peace deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">How sleep does much more for your health, than refreshing you</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Federal Liberal party set to support Labour&rsquo;s NDIS reforms</li>
<li aria-level="1">Half of all vehicles sold in ten years time forecast to be electric&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
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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> - how to entertain well (without overspending). 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.

Mag 7 hit $32tr; Trump says end of war is near; sleep’s health benefits

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This week:
April inflation figures
Household spending data
Private sector capex
And does last week's jump in unemployment change the outlook for interest rates?

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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This week:
<ul>
<li>April inflation figures</li>
<li>Household spending data</li>
<li>Private sector capex</li>
<li>And does last week's jump in unemployment change the outlook for interest rates?</li>
</ul>
Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1780060731801508&amp;usg=AOvVaw0g6vqhfwdglXQhKGpOk1Do">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1780060731801508&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Z8EQmV1AfAxcruufJpKeB">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 25 May 2026

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Hate speech laws pass; superannuation delivers strong results; Nike backs pickleball

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