Wednesday 20 May 2026

The Reserve Bank says it is worried about inflation but hints that rates might be on hold. 

 * Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the new 30 per cent tax on trusts will take some time to implement
 * Beef farmers' golden period might be about to come to an end
 * Super returns heading for a fourth consecutive year of decent returns
 * Elon Musk loses his fight against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman

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RBA hints rates on hold; new 30pc trust tax delay; Musk loses fight against OpenAI, Altman

The federal budget introduced major housing measures, including changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions for investors. But will the policies actually improve affordability? Or simply shift pressure elsewhere in the market?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, about what the changes could mean for house prices, rents, investors and first home buyers.

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Q+A: The housing market after the budget: winners, losers and risks

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX rallies 1.2pc

 2. TechnologyOne dismisses SaaSpocalypse fears

 3. Santos, Shell attack govt polocy

 4. Albanese response to meme campaign

 5. Stefanovic, Maguire sign with ARN

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Afternoon Report | ASX rallies 1.2pc

The local share market tumbles as rising bond yields, last week’s budget and higher oil prices hit equities. 

 * Labor and the coalition start fighting over the so-called death tax
 * Why so many people are looking for a new job
 * An ASX200 stock tumbles 70 per cent in minutes
 * The federal government orders China related shareholders to exit a rare earths company

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ASX tumbles as yields rise; “death tax” squabble; why people want a new job

Australia’s sharemarket has become increasingly concentrated, dominated by the big banks and miners, particularly Commonwealth Bank and BHP. But after a sharp sell-off in bank stocks and renewed volatility linked to inflation and the Iran conflict, some investors believe the next phase of the market could look very different.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Russel Chesler, Head of Investments at VanEck, about why he believes the ASX may be entering a “regime shift”. Russel explains the risks of passive investing in a highly concentrated market, why “halo stocks” and rare earths are attracting attention, and where investors may find value beyond the banks and big miners.

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Q+A: Where investors might find value as the ASX shifts

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX tumbles 1.5pc

 2. Budget savaged in Newspoll

 3. Corporate news: Santos, New Hope, Pro Medicus

 4. Bowen travels to Denmark

 5. Ebola outbreak worsens

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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles 1.5pc

Monday 18 May 2026

Australia’s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders. 

 * House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect
 * An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett 
 * Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement around it
 * Iran makes another offer to the US to re-open the Strait of Hormuz

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Miners take the lead over banks; house auctions, prices fall; $US9m lunch with Buffett

This week:

 * Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment?
 * RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked)
 * RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us.

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Five Questions: We'll happily pay extra for these things

The biggest changes in the federal budget, a massive week for Australia's top 10 companies, the most powerful people in the world meet, and great news for beer and wine drinkers.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The Saturday Edition | 16 May 2026

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast. All the business news you need to know, every day, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

 