This week we hear more from the RBA as well as key data out of China. But what should we be making of last week's surprise jump in unemployment - and what does it mean for interest rates?

Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 20 Oct 2025

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Wednesday 1 April 2026

House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fall, while the other capitals and regions do well. 
Junior pay rates to be abolished in fast food, retail and pharmacy businesses 
Big changes to credit card surcharges set to save consumers $1.6 billion
Telstra’s mobile coverage map is redrawn
Get set for humanity’s first mission to the moon in 53 years

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Wednesday 1 April 2026
House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fall, while the other capitals and regions do well.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Junior pay rates to be abolished in fast food, retail and pharmacy businesses&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Big changes to credit card surcharges set to save consumers $1.6 billion</li>
<li aria-level="1">Telstra&rsquo;s mobile coverage map is redrawn</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get set for humanity&rsquo;s first mission to the moon in 53 years</li>
</ul>
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Sydney, Melbourne house prices fall; junior pay rates scrapped; mission to the moon

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Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of environment, some are turning back to so-called “boring” stocks - companies with steady earnings, strong cash flow, and reliable dividends.

Sean Aylmer talks to Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, about why names like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s may be boring but brilliant.

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

Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of environment, some are turning back to so-called &ldquo;boring&rdquo; stocks - companies with steady earnings, strong cash flow, and reliable dividends. Sean Aylmer talks to Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, about why names like Coca-Cola and McDonald&rsquo;s may be boring but brilliant. This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Why McDonald's and Coca-Cola may be 'boring but brilliant'

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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 ends March down 7.8pc


Koala debuts on ASX


Jackie O legal action against ARN


Collins Foods exits Taco Bell


Art heist in Italy

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Jackie O legal action against ARN
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Collins Foods exits Taco Bell
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Art heist in Italy
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Afternoon Report | ASX worst month since 2022

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