Market frenzy over inflation; Labor MP assault charges; AI means higher and lower airfares

Friday 31 July 2026 Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta. A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper FIFA offers Football …

Q+A: Is it time to get rid of stamp duty?

Stamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If we got rid of it, it may encourage people to buy and sell more easily, freeing up family homes and reducing pressure in the market. But if government…

Afternoon Report | Trump says Iran “going to get a beating”

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 slips 0.8pc Trump says Iran “going to get a beating” Ampol triples June half profit Domino’s Pizza surges Bird flu re…

Low inflation to end rate hikes?; Qantas record flight; ASIC warning on offset accounts

Thursday 30 July 2026 Softer than expected inflation figures raise hopes of an end to the rate hiking cycle.  The local sharemarket surges one per cent and is now not far off its all-time high Qantas’s new Project Sunrise plane sets a record for a non-stop flight The corporate watchdog tells custo…

Q+A: Has the Reserve Bank won the battle against inflation?

The June quarter inflation figures came in below expectations, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank ahead of its next meeting. But the fight against inflation is far from over. Sean Aylmer speaks with Warren Hogan, Managing Director of EQ Economics and Economic Advisor at Judo Bank, about why the l…

Afternoon Report | ASX surges on softer inflation numbers

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 surges on softer inflation numbers Corporate wrap: Mineral Resources, Perpetual, Woodside Bird flu found in local birds …

RBA: rates could rise; judge hammers Gerry Harvey; Apple overtakes Nvidia

Wednesday 29 July 2026 Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock warns that interest rates could rise if inflation isn’t quickly brought under control.  A Federal Court judge hammers Gerry Harvey for his disregard of consumers Apple replaces Nvidia as the world’s biggest company Origin Energy confirms…

Q+A: Is the sharemarket about to get a reality check?

Markets are facing a long list of challenges, from stubborn inflation and the prospect of another interest rate hike, to geopolitical tensions and a reporting season that could trigger big share price moves. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy a…

Afternoon Report | ASX at 6 week high as oil retreats

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 at 6 week high as oil retreats ACTU leaders quit Corporate wrap: DroneShield, Web Travel, Viva Energy Angus Taylor embr…

ASX surges but fears remain; Myer downgrades on sales drop; “bleisure” Is back

Tuesday 28 July 2026 The local share market surges after a lull in fighting in the Middle East, but uncertainty remains the dominant driver of markets.  Myer warns that the cost-of-living crisis has hit sales Bleisure travel – business and leisure – is back with Gen Zers taking full advantage Fort…