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>.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 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 rallies 1.2pc


TechnologyOne dismisses SaaSpocalypse fears


Santos, Shell attack govt polocy


Albanese response to meme campaign


Stefanovic, Maguire sign with ARN

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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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">
ASX rallies 1.2pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
TechnologyOne dismisses SaaSpocalypse fears
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Santos, Shell attack govt polocy
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Albanese response to meme campaign
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Stefanovic, Maguire sign with ARN
</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | ASX rallies 1.2pc

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The local share market tumbles as rising bond yields, last week’s budget and higher oil prices hit equities. 
Labor and the coalition start fighting over the so-called death tax
Why so many people are looking for a new job
An ASX200 stock tumbles 70 per cent in minutes
The federal government orders China related shareholders to exit a rare earths company

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The local share market tumbles as rising bond yields, last week&rsquo;s budget and higher oil prices hit equities.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Labor and the coalition start fighting over the so-called death tax</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why so many people are looking for a new job</li>
<li aria-level="1">An ASX200 stock tumbles 70 per cent in minutes</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government orders China related shareholders to exit a rare earths company</li>
</ul>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
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.

ASX tumbles as yields rise; “death tax” squabble; why people want a new job

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Australia’s sharemarket has become increasingly concentrated, dominated by the big banks and miners, particularly Commonwealth Bank and BHP. But after a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and renewed volatility linked to inflation and the Iran conflict, some investors believe the next phase of the market could look very different.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Russel Chesler, Head of Investments at VanEck, about why he believes the ASX may be entering a “regime shift”. Russel explains the risks of passive investing in a highly concentrated market, why “halo stocks” and rare earths are attracting attention, and where investors may find value beyond the banks and big miners.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making decisions.

Australia&rsquo;s sharemarket has become increasingly concentrated, dominated by the big banks and miners, particularly Commonwealth Bank and BHP. But after a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and renewed volatility linked to inflation and the Iran conflict, some investors believe the next phase of the market could look very different. Sean Aylmer speaks with Russel Chesler, Head of Investments at VanEck, about why he believes the ASX may be entering a &ldquo;regime shift&rdquo;. Russel&nbsp;explains the risks of passive investing in a highly concentrated market, why &ldquo;halo stocks&rdquo; and rare earths are attracting attention, and where investors may find value beyond the banks and big miners. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making decisions.

Q+A: Where investors might find value as the ASX shifts

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

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