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Mega defence deal with Canada; WiseTech’s White investigated; UK PM steps down

Tuesday 23 June 2026 Canada is set to buy $2.5 billion worth of radar equipment, as relations between the two countries warm up. WiseTech Global founder and CEO Richard White investigated by the AFP’s human exploitation taskforce UK PM Sir Keir Starmer quits Local chicken farmer Inghams hunkers down as a second case of bird flu reaches our shores Wall Street’s interest in flying cars We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - tackling financial avoidance. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: Middle East conflict, AI and inflation: where markets go next

Markets have weathered war in the Middle East, persistent inflation, tariff uncertainty and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. So where do investors go from here?Sean Aylmer speaks with Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy at AMP, about why markets have largely looked through the Middle East conflict, why investors may be underestimating inflation risks, and why the resilience of global sharemarkets continues to surprise him.Plus: the outlook for AI stocks, the risks around high-profile IPOs such as SpaceX, and why investors may need to be a little more cautious despite the generally positive backdrop.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon Report | Peace talks shaky after Trump threats

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 off 0.1pc Rocky start to peace talks David Jones appoints new CEO Corporate news: Metcash, SGH, a2 Milk Egypt’s first World Cup win in 92 years We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing market tumbles; US-Iran peace deal teeters; fuel excise cut extended

Monday 22 June 2026 Auction clearance rates fall to their lowest level since the early days of COVID, as higher interest rates and budget changes kick in. The ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters on the brink BHP gets sold off on cost overruns, as CSL finds a bunch of friendly investors The federal government extends the fuel excise discount UK PM Keir Starmer is set to lose his job We’re running a short survey to hear from you, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - tackling financial avoidance. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 22 June 2026

This week: Monthly inflation data for May, after last week's warning from the RBA about the potential for rate hikes Labour force figures - will unemployment keep rising? Job vacancies Household spending Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.