Friday 6 February 2026

The Reserve Bank warns that wages will not keep pace with inflation
Uranium stocks take a tumble as the AI debate continues
One Nation raises the prospect of joining the Coalition 
Bunnings wins the right to keep using facial recognition
The Winter Olympics gets underway in the Dolomites in northern Italy

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Friday 6 February 2026
The Reserve Bank warns that wages will not keep pace with inflation
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Uranium stocks take a tumble as the AI debate continues</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation raises the prospect of joining the Coalition&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bunnings wins the right to keep using facial recognition</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Winter Olympics gets underway in the Dolomites in northern Italy</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, seven signs you&rsquo;re better with money than you think. 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 wages warning; uranium stocks tumble; Google’s massive AI spend

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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 hits 5 week high


IMF’s global recession warning


Trump turns against Meloni


Earthquake near Newmont mine


Charges over alleged OpenAI CEO attack

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IMF&rsquo;s global recession warning
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Trump turns against Meloni
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Earthquake near Newmont mine
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Charges over alleged OpenAI CEO attack
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Afternoon Report | IIMF warns of global recession

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Wednesday 15 April 2026

Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East. 
The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation 
The federal Coalition’s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism 
Business and consumer sentiment tumble

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Wednesday 15 April 2026
Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal Coalition&rsquo;s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Business and consumer sentiment tumble</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> - what&rsquo;s your money personality&hellip; and is it costing you? 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.

Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home

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Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how oil shocks flow through to business costs and consumer spending, why SMEs are the most exposed, and what the data reveals about insolvencies.

Even before the latest oil price spike, business conditions were already deteriorating, with higher interest rates and weaker demand weighing on many sectors. Now, the latest Business Risk Index suggests the chance of business failures is increasing - particularly for small businesses and sole traders. Sean Aylmer speaks with Ivan Colhoun, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, about how&nbsp;oil shocks flow through to business costs and consumer spending, why SMEs are the most exposed, and what the data reveals about insolvencies.

Q+A: Business stress is rising - are insolvencies next?

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RBA wages warning; uranium stocks tumble; Google’s massive AI spend

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