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FEAR & GREED | Business News

Fear and Greed

Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home

APR 14, 202617 MIN
FEAR & GREED | Business News

Qantas cuts flights, Westpac braces for pain as oil shock hits home

APR 14, 202617 MIN

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Wednesday 15 April 2026 Qantas and Westpac are among a growing number of businesses warning that earnings will be hurt by the war in the Middle East.  The Hollywood A-list crowd come out against a merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery The Reserve Bank deputy governor says local interest rates are likely to need to rise to contain inflation  The federal Coalition’s immigration policy includes shades of Trumpism  Business and consumer sentiment tumble Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what’s your money personality… and is it costing you? 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.