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This is the Fear and 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.



Unemployment rate rises to 3.8 per cent



Star finds a friend



Heat cause energy prices to rise



BHP iron ore lower



Biden calls China xenophobic


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Thursday 18 April 2024

Petrol companies deny they are price gouging as fuel costs around the country rise. 

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The federal government will spend an extra $50 billion over the next decade to better defend Australia
Qantas joins coalition to help recycle old planes
And Barbie-mania goes on, with the launch of Barbiecue sauce

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Few companies have impacted the way we work over the last few years like Zoom. But even that business has shifted away from full remote working, insisting that staff return to the office two days a week.Sean Aylmer talks to Mathew Saxon, Global Chief People Officer at Zoom, about the return to the office and the future of hybrid work.
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This is the Fear and 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.



ASX200 closes flat



Powell dashes rate cut hopes



Star Inquiry on hold



Good news for BoQ



Kennedy warning on minerals


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Wednesday 17 April 2024

Woolworths boss Brad Banducci threatened with gaol as he appears before a Senate inquiry. 

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The share market tumbles, wiping out three months’ worth of gains. 
Millions of workers could soon be allowed to double their leave entitlement, by taking half pay holidays
And the ABS reveals how we spend our free time

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This week, we ask the question: what would you do with a spare $1,000? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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In coming days, the Bitcoin Halving will take place. But what exactly is it - and what does it mean for crypto investors?Jonathon Miller, MD of Kraken Australia, takes Sean Aylmer through the value of Bitcoin, and the impact of the Halving.This is general information only, and you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
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