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.

1. ASX jumps 2.2pc

2. PM to address nation

3. US may exit Iran in 2-3 weeks

4. Eagers Automotive surges

5. Companies embrace April Fool’s Day

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Wednesday 1 April 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

1. Sydney, Melbourne house prices fall
2. Junior pay rates scrapped
3. Big changes to credit card surcharges
4. Telstra’s coverage map redrawn
5. Mission to the moon

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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.

1. ASX ends March down 7.8pc

2. Koala debuts on ASX

3. Jackie O legal action against ARN

4. Collins Foods exits Taco Bell

5. Art heist in Italy

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