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Ask Fear & Greed: What is stagflation and why's it so bad?

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Trump to delay China meeting
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 17 Mar 2026

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Tuesday 17 March 2026

The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
ASX hits three month low
RBA rate hike tipped this afternoon
ASIC’s social media warning
Trump threatens NATO
Men’s makeup surge

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Tuesday 17 March 2026
The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">ASX hits three month low</li>
<li aria-level="1">RBA rate hike tipped this afternoon</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC&rsquo;s social media warning</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump threatens NATO</li>
<li aria-level="1">Men&rsquo;s makeup surge</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>.
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - this week, an investor&rsquo;s secret weapon explained. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Fast Five | 17 Mar 2026

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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 slips to three month low


One Nation support surges


Nationals front bench announced


Charges against Antony Catalano


Aussies miss out at Oscars

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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ASX slips to three month low
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One Nation support surges
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Nationals front bench announced
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Charges against Antony Catalano
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Aussies miss out at Oscars
</li>
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Fear & Greed Afternoon Report | 16 Mar 2026

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