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Ask Fear & Greed: Is there a sweet spot for the economy?

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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head to decide on the top business stories of the week.

Fast Five | 21 Mar 2026

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Friday 20 March 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
ACCC investigates petrol stations
Unemployment jumps
Airfares set to rise
Gas supplies targeted in Middle East
Richest 250 Australians revealed

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Friday 20 March 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">ACCC investigates petrol stations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Unemployment jumps</li>
<li aria-level="1">Airfares set to rise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gas supplies targeted in Middle East</li>
<li aria-level="1">Richest 250 Australians revealed</li>
</ol>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news.
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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