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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Market interest rates surge as investors fear rising inflation could lead to a widespread recession. 
The former boss of Rex Airlines admits to misleading the market
The price of gold falls, taking precious metal stocks with it
Hay fever hits nearly one-in-two Japanese citizens
Xi Jinping meets Vladimir Putin

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Market interest rates surge as investors fear rising inflation could lead to a widespread recession.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The former boss of Rex Airlines admits to misleading the market</li>
<li aria-level="1">The price of gold falls, taking precious metal stocks with it</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hay fever hits nearly one-in-two Japanese citizens</li>
<li aria-level="1">Xi Jinping meets Vladimir Putin</li>
</ul>
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Market rates surge on inflation fear; Rex boss admits misleading market; hay fever epidemic

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Oil markets are under pressure, LNG prices are rising, and copper and rare earths are becoming increasingly volatile. 

Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about what happens next if tensions in the Middle East continue - including the potential for oil prices to hit US$150 a barrel, or even $200 if inventories become critically low.

He also breaks down the outlook for LNG, copper, iron ore, rare earths and lithium, and why supply disruptions are now just as important as demand in commodity markets.

Oil markets are under pressure, LNG prices are rising, and copper and rare earths are becoming increasingly volatile.&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about what happens next if tensions in the Middle East continue - including the potential for&nbsp;oil prices to hit US$150 a barrel, or even $200 if inventories become critically low. He also breaks down the outlook for LNG, copper, iron ore, rare earths and lithium, and why supply disruptions are now just as important as demand in commodity markets.

Q+A: Could oil really hit $200 a barrel?

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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 falls 1.3pc


Shadow Treasurer launches ‘Stand with Small’ campaign


Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions


James Hardie’s full year results down 75pc


Son of billionaire named as suspect in death

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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 falls 1.3pc
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Shadow Treasurer launches &lsquo;Stand with Small&rsquo; campaign
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Webjet slumps after Virgin cuts commissions
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James Hardie&rsquo;s full year results down 75pc
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Son of billionaire named as suspect in death
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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.3pc

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