Market frenzy over inflation; Labor MP assault charges; AI means higher and lower airfares

Friday 31 July 2026 Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta. * A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault * How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper * FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game * Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here [https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup].    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? [https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/], exploring the ten things wealthy people don’t waste money on. Get the episode from Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14] or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.