Afternoon Report | ASX falls 0.7pc

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 falls 0.7pc Qantas reassures on fuel KMD pushed to sell Rip Curl Kyle Sandilands launches legal action ICE agents dep…

Trump “obliterate” threat to hit ASX; housing market falters; 10 mins isn’t a work day

Monday 23 March 2026 The local share market is set to tumble this morning after US President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants.  The housing market is faltering with clearance rates now at their lowest this year Fraud across the country surges A court rules that working ten…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Mar 2026

This week, the monthly inflation figures for February are published... but what value do they have, when the Middle East conflict is raging and oil is soaring? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what inflation, the RBA's interest rates decision, and what to make of…

Five Questions: Can you recognise AI fakes online?

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about AI, fake news, and just how easy it is to get sucked in by stories on social media.

The Saturday Edition | 21 Mar 2026

Interest rate hikes, a fuel crisis, huge change at some of our biggest companies, and a very volatile week for markets - it's a battle for the biggest and most remarkable stories of the week. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Joi…

Afternoon Report | ASX down for week

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 2.2pc for week Fuel prices hit Coles Cyclone Narelle crosses Cape York Smiggle sales drop Europe, Japan to help …

ACCC investigates petrol stations; unemployment jumps; airfares set to rise

Friday 20 March 2026 The National Cabinet establishes a fuel taskforce as the competition watchdog launches an investigation into the petrol companies.  The unemployment rate jumps to 4.3 per cent International airfares, having already risen, are set to go even higher The richest 250 Australians r…

Q+A: Only 27% of work actually matters - here’s the fix

Australian businesses are under pressure — rising costs, tighter margins and the push to adopt AI. But many companies may be trying to solve the wrong problem - Instead of focusing on roles, they should be focusing on tasks, because much of the work being done today is unnecessary, duplicated, or …

Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

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 falls 1.7pc  PM calls for Iran de-escalation US Fed keeps rates on hold Radio ratings Drones over US military base J…

BHP and Woodside get new CEOs; PM: we’ll avoid recession; new petrol czar

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…