Tuesday 23 September 2025

The Reserve Bank governor gives an upbeat assessment of the local economy but warns international pressures lurk. 

And more, including:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questions whether Optus boss Stephen Rue should keep his job. 
Australia formally recognises the Palestinian state. 
Investors take big bets on the share prices of big tech companies falling
The rush to buy granny flats.

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Tuesday 23 September 2025
The Reserve Bank governor gives an upbeat assessment of the local economy but warns international pressures lurk.&nbsp;
And more, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questions whether Optus boss Stephen Rue should keep his job.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia formally recognises the Palestinian state.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Investors take big bets on the share prices of big tech companies falling</li>
<li aria-level="1">The rush to buy granny flats.</li>
</ul>
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RBA Gov upbeat on economy; PM pressures Optus boss; Australia recognises Palestine

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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 on inflation figures


Glencore, Yancoal coal expansion approved


Sydney Airport near miss rated most serious


Australian universities slide in global rankings


UK PM says Brexit has done ‘more harm than good’

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ASX rallies on inflation figures
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Glencore, Yancoal coal expansion approved
</li>
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Sydney Airport near miss rated most serious
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Australian universities slide in global rankings
</li>
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UK PM says Brexit has done &lsquo;more harm than good&rsquo;
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Afternoon Report | ASX rallies on inflation figures

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Wednesday 30 September 2026

The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates, and another hike is tipped before the end of the year. Australia now has the highest interest rates among major developed economies. 
OpenAI apologises for its model hacking Australia’s Medicare system
Asian airlines are increasingly becoming the carriers of choice for Aussies
Milk wars break out
The leaked prospectus of IPO candidate Anthropic says AI could pose an existential risk to humanity. 

 

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Wednesday 30 September 2026
The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates, and another hike is tipped before the end of the year. Australia now has the highest interest rates among major developed economies.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">OpenAI apologises for its model hacking Australia&rsquo;s Medicare system</li>
<li aria-level="1">Asian airlines are increasingly becoming the carriers of choice for Aussies</li>
<li aria-level="1">Milk wars break out</li>
<li aria-level="1">The leaked prospectus of IPO candidate Anthropic says AI could pose an existential risk to humanity.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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RBA hikes rates, another expected; OpenAI apologises; Asian airlines win friends

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The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, its highest level in 15 years, as it battles stubborn inflation. But with households under growing pressure, house prices weakening and the economy slowing, is Australia now getting dangerously close to recession?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics, about whether the RBA has done enough, where economic growth can come from next year, the growing recession risk, and why the next few months could be particularly difficult for households.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, its highest level in 15 years, as it battles stubborn inflation. But with households under growing pressure, house prices weakening and the economy slowing, is Australia now getting dangerously close to recession? Sean Aylmer speaks with Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director of Market Economics, about whether the RBA has done enough, where economic growth can come from next year, the growing recession risk, and why the next few months could be particularly difficult for households.

Q+A: Is Australia on the brink of recession?

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RBA Gov upbeat on economy; PM pressures Optus boss; Australia recognises Palestine

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