Thursday 29 January 2026

The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up. 
The Aussie dollar pushes beyond US 70c. 
Droneshield’s boss explains why he had to sell $50 million worth of shares. 
Nationals leader David Littleproud to face a leadership spill next week. 
Why oil is measured in barrels.

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Thursday 29 January 2026
The Reserve Bank is set to lift interest rates next week after inflation picks up.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie dollar pushes beyond US 70c.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Droneshield&rsquo;s boss explains why he had to sell $50 million worth of shares.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nationals leader David Littleproud to face a leadership spill next week.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why oil is measured in barrels.</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, inside the Frugal February challenge. 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.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

RBA set to hike rates next week; A$ pushes above US70c; why oil is measured in barrels

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Friday 3 April 2026

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower. 
The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising
Apple turns 50
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry
Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?

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Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple turns 50</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world&rsquo;s first trillionaire?</li>
</ul>
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Market jitters follow Trump speech; new gambling advertising rules; Apple turns 50

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This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally.

In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra&rsquo;s campaigns have won a number of awards&hellip; with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally. In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

Q+A: The story (and person) behind Telstra's brand transformation

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Afternoon Report | Trump fails to impress

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RBA set to hike rates next week; A$ pushes above US70c; why oil is measured in barrels

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