Rates to rise as war goes on; auction market tumbles; YouTube biggest media company

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 sessi…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 16 Mar 2026

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. …

Five Questions: When was the last time someone handed you cash? 

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?

The Saturday Edition | 14 Mar 2026

Afternoon Report | Oil release

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.

Oil surges, petrol fears; Atlassian cuts 1600 jobs; 1 in 7 Aussies experience fraud

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 perso…

Q+A: Telstra’s AI strategy explained

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,…

Afternoon Report | Market tumbles as oil surges

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…

Rate hike next week; Middle East embassies shuttered; robotaxis sans steering wheels

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…

Q+A: Investors lined up to buy gold. This is who they were buying from.

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-man…