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Thursday 19 March 2026 Two of Australia’s biggest companies BHP and Woodside Energy are getting new CEOs, adding to the growing list of recently appointed bosses of large companies on the ASX. PM Anthony Albanese says he is confident Australia can avoid a recession The federal government is set to appoint a new petrol czar The latest on the Middle East The world of shipping is turned upside...

A Formula One sponsorship is much more than a logo on a car. It’s an opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of people - but only if you know how. In this special documentary episode, we’re exploring the business of sports partnerships with Airwallex and Airtasker. It’s part of Fear & Greed's Accelerator series this month, talking to ambitious Australian leaders taking thei...

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 up 0.3pc Trump criticises allies ARN terminates Kyle Sandilands EV adoption higher in cities Warner Bros CEO’s monster payout Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See...

Wednesday 18 March 2026 The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates, but it was a close call, and another rate hike in May is no longer a sure thing.  The competition regulator warns petrol stations over the price of fuel Australia heads towards a free trade deal with the EU The beneficial effects of medicinal cannabis questioned in a new study The extraordinary efforts Asian countries are goi...

Yesterday the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent. It’s the second rate hike in a row - but while last time the decision was unanimous, this time it was much closer, with the board split 5-4. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, explains what that split means for the next RBA meeting in May, and the key factors that contributed to yesterd...

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. RBA hikes interest rates Challenger lowers Pepper Money bid Naveed Akram in court Atlassian facing action over sacked worker Trump to delay China meeting Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearand...

Tuesday 17 March 2026 The ASX hits its lowest point this year, and the only big winners so far in 2026 have been energy companies.  The RBA is expected to announce a 25-basis point rate hike this afternoon Major lenders fighting what could be billions of dollars’ worth of fraudulent home loans The corporate regulator tells younger Australians to sense check the financial advice they are...

AI promises huge productivity gains for businesses, but many Australian organisations are still stuck in pilot mode. The challenge isn’t the technology though - it’s knowing where to start, getting the people aligned, and proving the first use case. Kevin Doyle, Regional VP for Agentforce and Data Cloud at Salesforce, speaks to Sean Aylmer about why 95% of AI pilots fail, why governanc...

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 slips to three month low One Nation support surges Nationals front bench announced Charges against Antony Catalano Aussies miss out at Oscars Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.co...

The Reserve Bank set to raise interest rates, as the war in the Middle East increases inflation pressures.  The local housing market has its worst week all year.  YouTube surpasses Disney to become the largest media company in terms of revenue.  Why an ASX listed stock lost 90 per cent in one session Porsche cuts jobs as it tries to recover from its less than successful electric veh...

The Reserve Bank board meets today and tomorrow, with all four big banks tipping an interest rate hike. Michael Thompson is joined by economist  Stephen Koukoulas  to look at what the RBA might do, the impact of the Middle East conflict, and what to expect from this week's labour force figures too. Join our  free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ Se...

Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — all their use of cash. Who still carries it, when did they last receive it, and would they miss it if cash disappeared tomorrow? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. ASX down QANTAS Covid settlement Iron ore surge Inflation rising US, Iran threats Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 13 March 2026 Australia eases emissions standards on petrol as the price of oil surges amid a slump in supply from the Middle East.  The first signs of cracks in household spending emerge.  Australia’s tech golden child, Atlassian, cuts 1,600 jobs.  One-in-seven Australians experience personal fraud each year Hedgehogs and badgers to replace Winston Churchill and Jane A...

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the biggest strategic investments for major companies. Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra CFO Michael Ackland, fresh from winning the Investor Engagement Excellence Award at the CFO Awards, about how the telco is using AI to improve customer service, increase productivity and train its workforce, while avoiding the risk of over-investing in a rapidly...

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 tumbles 1.3pc Aussie dollar hits 4 year high Royal Commission advisor quits KFC’s Germany push US prepares new tariff round Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See om...

Thursday 12 March 2026 A rate hike next week looks increasingly likely after the Reserve Bank Deputy Governor said failing to raise rates could be a problem for the economy.  Australia shuts down diplomatic missions in the Middle East as bombing in the region escalates Matt Canavan elected to lead the Nationals The federal government spends $200m to support a local data centre player  Am...

Long queues outside the ABC Bullion store in Sydney became a familiar sight over the last six months as the price of gold surged and investors rushed to buy the precious metal. Sean Aylmer speaks with Jordan Eliseo, General Manager of ABC Bullion, about the demand for gold and silver, why self-managed super funds are allocating more to precious metals, and how he's seeing investors using gold to d...

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 rises Scott Morrison cleared Allegra Spender’s tax overhaul Anthropic to open in Australia US attacks mine-laying boats Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnyst...

Wednesday 11 March 2026 The local sharemarket rebounds from Monday’s plunge, but remains at the whim of Donald Trump’s commentary.  Australia sends hardware and personnel to the Middle East.  The value of housing across the country passes $12 trillion for the first time.  David Littleproud resigns as leader of the federal Nationals Aussies heading to Europe take the long...

Agentic AI promises productivity gains - but what does it actually look like inside a real business? Sean Aylmer speaks with Anouk Darling, CEO of student accommodation provider Scape, about how the company is using agentic AI to manage tens of thousands of student queries, automate parts of the student journey, and free up staff to focus on the human side of the business. Fear & Greed is prou...

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 rebounds Iranian soccer players granted visas Glencore considering listing on ASX Kyle Sandilands demands to return to air Apple shifts iPhone production to India Join our free daily newsletter here . Find out more: ht...

Tuesday 10 March 2026 The local share market wipes out $90 billion as oil prices head towards $US120 a barrel. Iron ore stockpiles in China threaten the big miners and the federal budget bottom line Porn sites in Australia block local users on the back of new age verification laws Commonwealth Bank reports two mortgage brokers and several accountants to police over what could be a $1 billion fraud...