This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775825539541663&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pssA91OfyeD3RsUePH7gd">Stephen Koukoulas</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775825539541663&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Hl54mvqJ07OfbUOUEC6NW">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 6 Apr 2026

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Thursday 9 April 2026

The ASX has its best day in a year after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. 
The fuel crisis in Australia spills into industrial relations
Goodman Group’s mega LA deal
DroneShield’s controversial CEO steps down
Kanye West is banned from Britain

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Thursday 9 April 2026
The ASX has its best day in a year after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The fuel crisis in Australia spills into industrial relations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Goodman Group&rsquo;s mega LA deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">DroneShield&rsquo;s controversial CEO steps down</li>
<li aria-level="1">Kanye West is banned from Britain</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. 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 adds $80 billion but Iran might be the big winner

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The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more… or just another short-term surge.

Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven’t gone away. He also explains why he still considers the wisdom of legendary investor Warren Buffett in times like this.

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

The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more&hellip; or just another short-term surge. Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven&rsquo;t gone away. He also explains why he still considers the wisdom of legendary investor Warren Buffett in times like this. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: As markets surge, this investor still turns to the words of Warren Buffett

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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 jumps 2.6pc


Trump: ceasefire a ‘big day for world peace’


BRS remanded in custody


NFL game at MCG almost a sellout


$US64b bid for Universal Music Group

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BRS remanded in custody
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$US64b bid for Universal Music Group
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Afternoon Report | ASX surges on ceasefire

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