Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold, with Governor Michele Bullock refusing to rule anything in or out.

But Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - who was previously the Chief Economist at the RBA - think the cut will come in February, and explains why to Sean Aylmer.

Yesterday the Reserve Bank board left interest rates on hold, with Governor Michele Bullock refusing to rule anything in or out. But Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis - who was previously the Chief Economist at the RBA - think the cut will come in February, and explains why to Sean Aylmer.

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Interview: Why Westpac's tipping a rate cut in February

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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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ASIO boss at Royal Commission
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Charter Hall upgrades guidance for third time
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Adore Beauty hit by cost of living
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Magnussen finishes last at Enhanced Games
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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;
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<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>
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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:
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<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>
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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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Interview: Why Westpac's tipping a rate cut in February

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