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Monday 26 January 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US.
Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects.
Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats.
China’s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power.
Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.
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It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect, and what the number will need to be in order to avoid an interest rate hike when the RBA board meets next week.

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After this long weekend, business in Australia returns to normal - the summer holiday period is officially over. Sean and Michael share the best and worst aspects of returning to work.

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Donald Trump's quest for Greenland vs the implosion of the Coalition, plus good news for super funds, homeowners and more. 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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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.
ASX flat

Libs come out fighting

Aussie dollar hits high

Gunman search

Tik Tok US deal

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