Wednesday 5th April 2023

The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, providing some relief to Australia’s 3.2 million mortgage holders. 

Also today:
ANZ’s bid for Suncorp’s banking business receives a setback
Melbourne-based skincare group Aesop sold in $3.7 billion deal
And Canberra bans TikTok on government devices

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week is all about entertainment on a budget. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Wednesday 5th April 2023
The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, providing some relief to Australia’s 3.2 million mortgage holders. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">ANZ’s bid for Suncorp’s banking business receives a setback</li>
<li aria-level="1">Melbourne-based skincare <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/aesop-could-clean-up-with-2-9b-sale-20230222-p5cmlp">group Aesop</a> sold in $3.7 billion deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">And Canberra bans TikTok on government devices</li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week is all about entertainment on a budget. Get it 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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Interest rates on hold, ANZ bid for Suncorp hits hurdle, Canberra bans TikTok

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It's been a week of big numbers: inflation, the Aussie dollar, the price of gold, even the record temperature set in Victoria. There's also dual leadership spills in the Coalition, and talk of an Aussie in one of the world's top jobs.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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It's been a week of big numbers: inflation, the Aussie dollar, the price of gold, even the record temperature set in Victoria. There's also dual leadership spills in the Coalition, and talk of an Aussie in one of the world's top jobs. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205136090125&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MIaUtm58xKMUxk4EDbwuL">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Nine Entertainment sells radio stations


Nipa virus outbreak


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ASX slumps 0.7pc on Fed speculation
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Hastie pulls out of Lib leadership race
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Nine Entertainment sells radio stations
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Nipa virus outbreak
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Apple&rsquo;s record iPhone sales
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Afternoon Report | ASX drops, Hastie out of leadership race

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Interest rates on hold, ANZ bid for Suncorp hits hurdle, Canberra bans TikTok

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