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

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

Author: Fear and Greed April 14, 2026 Duration: 17:08

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

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