Friday 17 April 2026

Defence Minister Richard Marles warns that the world might be on the foothills of a new nuclear arms race. 
The Aussie dollar hits a four year high against the US dollar
The unemployment rate steadies at 4.3 per cent but economists warn the jobs market is about to get much tougher
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s latest deal in Asia to buy oil
Rolls Royce’s new $5 million car

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Friday 17 April 2026
Defence Minister Richard Marles warns that the world might be on the foothills of a new nuclear arms race.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie dollar hits a four year high against the US dollar</li>
<li aria-level="1">The unemployment rate steadies at 4.3 per cent but economists warn the jobs market is about to get much tougher</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s latest deal in Asia to buy oil</li>
<li aria-level="1">Rolls Royce&rsquo;s new $5 million car</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> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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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Is the world entering a new nuclear arms race?

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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 tumbles 1.5pc


Budget savaged in Newspoll


Corporate news: Santos, New Hope, Pro Medicus


Bowen travels to Denmark


Ebola outbreak worsens

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ASX tumbles 1.5pc
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Budget savaged in Newspoll
</li>
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Corporate news: Santos, New Hope, Pro Medicus
</li>
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Bowen travels to Denmark
</li>
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Ebola outbreak worsens
</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.5pc

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Monday 18 May 2026

Australia’s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders. 
House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect
An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett 
Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement around it
Iran makes another offer to the US to re-open the Strait of Hormuz

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Monday 18 May 2026
Australia&rsquo;s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect</li>
<li aria-level="1">An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement around it</li>
<li aria-level="1">Iran makes another offer to the US to re-open the Strait of Hormuz</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> - what happens if you change your savings by just $100 a week. 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.

Miners take the lead over banks; house auctions, prices fall; $US9m lunch with Buffett

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This week:
Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment?
RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked)
RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks

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

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This week:
<ul>
<li>Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment?</li>
<li>RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked)</li>
<li>RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks</li>
</ul>
Michael Thompson is joined by economist <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1779450452554709&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UKYhrWw5e3ZsKtoUDQy2h">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect. Join our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1779450452554709&amp;usg=AOvVaw1X7x7LIgvWH2Au1zJI0Epi">free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

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Is the world entering a new nuclear arms race?

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