The US is imposing tariffs, and our economy is so slow that the RBA is expected to slash rates - but the ASX is soaring. Why?

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Q+A: Tariffs & slow economy, but ASX soars. Why?

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An unemployment shock, a big week for bonds, the big switch from banks to mining stocks, and Nvidia, SpaceX and OpenAI deliver a staggering couple of days on Wall Street. 

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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An unemployment shock, a big week for bonds, the big switch from banks to mining stocks, and Nvidia, SpaceX and OpenAI deliver a staggering couple of days on Wall Street.&nbsp; 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. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1779877312471528&amp;usg=AOvVaw3IG-cmHIuqlVW3J26EQDeW">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 23 May 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.


ASX closes higher


CGT negotiations begin


Tuas dumps $1.5b deal


US backs Brisbane quantum company


Andrew under scrutiny

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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ASX closes higher
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CGT negotiations begin
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Tuas dumps $1.5b deal
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US backs Brisbane quantum company
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Andrew under scrutiny
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Afternoon Report | GYG comes home

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Friday 22 May 2026

A surprise jump in the unemployment rate has raised hopes that the Reserve bank will hold back on lifting interest rates. 
Virgin scraps flights as it looks to save on fuel costs
Elon Musk’s SpaceX set to hit the share market with a valuation of $2 trillion
Warnings that house prices could fall ten per cent
The AFL footballer who is likely to make more in one game tomorrow, than his annual salary in most years

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Friday 22 May 2026
A surprise jump in the unemployment rate has raised hopes that the Reserve bank will hold back on lifting interest rates.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Virgin scraps flights as it looks to save on fuel costs</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX set to hit the share market with a valuation of $2 trillion</li>
<li aria-level="1">Warnings that house prices could fall ten per cent</li>
<li aria-level="1">The AFL footballer who is likely to make more in one game tomorrow, than his annual salary in most years</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> - how to entertain well (without overspending). 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.

Hopes rate hikes on pause; could house prices fall 10pc; SpaceX $US2 trillion IPO

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Q+A: Tariffs & slow economy, but ASX soars. Why?

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