Wednesday 22nd December 2021 

COVID cases surge but governments remain wary on new restrictions.

Also today: 
The Reserve Bank keeps a close watch on wages
China is not happy with Canberra
Get ready for booming Boxing Day Sales

Wednesday 22nd December 2021&nbsp;
COVID cases surge but governments remain wary on new restrictions.
Also today:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank keeps a close watch on wages</li>
<li aria-level="1">China is not happy with Canberra</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get ready for booming Boxing Day Sales</li>
</ul>

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Pressure for new restrictions, RBA on high alert, Boxing Day sales boom

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QANTAS Covid settlement


Iron ore surge


Inflation rising


US, Iran threats

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Friday 13 March 2026

Australia eases emissions standards on petrol as the price of oil surges amid a slump in supply from the Middle East. 
The first signs of cracks in household spending emerge. 
Australia’s tech golden child, Atlassian, cuts 1,600 jobs. 
One-in-seven Australians experience personal fraud each year
Hedgehogs and badgers to replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on British pound notes.

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Friday 13 March 2026
Australia eases emissions standards on petrol as the price of oil surges amid a slump in supply from the Middle East.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The first signs of cracks in household spending emerge.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia&rsquo;s tech golden child, Atlassian, cuts 1,600 jobs.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">One-in-seven Australians experience personal fraud each year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hedgehogs and badgers to replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on British pound notes.</li>
</ul>
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Oil surges, petrol fears; Atlassian cuts 1600 jobs; 1 in 7 Aussies experience fraud

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Pressure for new restrictions, RBA on high alert, Boxing Day sales boom

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