Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, and dashed hopes of a cut anytime soon.

Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - formerly RBA Assistant Governor - talks to Sean Aylmer about why the RBA board remains so focused on bringing inflation down, even as central banks elsewhere in the world begin to cut rates.

Yesterday the Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold, and dashed hopes of a cut anytime soon. Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - formerly RBA Assistant Governor - talks to Sean Aylmer about why the RBA board remains so focused on bringing inflation down, even as central banks elsewhere in the world begin to cut rates.

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Interview: Why the Reserve Bank doesn't want to cut interest rates

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A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over.

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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A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over. 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. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw09n7pzpclD8b0SvraxjApy">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1781093499912575&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DPz3XtNpASef9SRyoTLhG">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 6 June 2026

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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.


Miners drop


KPMG crisis


Allan challenge?


Megaport surges


Coal incentives

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Miners drop
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KPMG crisis
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Allan challenge?
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Megaport surges
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Coal incentives
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Afternoon Report | ASX down for the week

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Friday 5 June 2026

RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends three rate cuts last year, and three rate hikes this year. 
The local share market takes a tumble as a new iron ore region in Africa takes on the Pilbara giants
Treasury Wine Estates’ share price surges as it overhauls its strategy
The government’s controversial tax legislation passes the House of Reps
NBA superstar Steph Curry signs a mega deal with a Chinese athletic brand.

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Friday 5 June 2026
RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends three rate cuts last year, and three rate hikes this year.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The local share market takes a tumble as a new iron ore region in Africa takes on the Pilbara giants</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treasury Wine Estates&rsquo; share price surges as it overhauls its strategy</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government&rsquo;s controversial tax legislation passes the House of Reps</li>
<li aria-level="1">NBA superstar Steph Curry signs a mega deal with a Chinese athletic brand.</li>
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Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes; tax bill passes Reps; US icon signs with Chinese brand

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Interview: Why the Reserve Bank doesn't want to cut interest rates

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