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ASX falls 1.7pc 


PM calls for Iran de-escalation


US Fed keeps rates on hold


Radio ratings


Drones over US military base

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Afternoon Report | ASX tumbles

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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 down

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Thursday 19 March 2026
Two of Australia&rsquo;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.
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<li aria-level="1">PM Anthony Albanese says he is confident Australia can avoid a recession</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government is set to appoint a new petrol czar</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest on the Middle East</li>
<li aria-level="1">The world of shipping is turned upside down</li>
</ul>
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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: dream holiday, sensible budget. 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.

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

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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 their businesses to the world: Employment Hero, Camplify, EatClub and more - brought to you by Airwallex.

A Formula One sponsorship is much more than a logo on a car. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of people - but only if you know how. In this special documentary episode, we&rsquo;re exploring the business of sports partnerships with Airwallex and Airtasker. It&rsquo;s part of Fear &amp; Greed's Accelerator series this month, talking to ambitious Australian leaders taking their businesses to the world: Employment Hero, Camplify, EatClub and more - brought to you by <a href="airwallex.com">Airwallex</a>.

The business of sports partnerships

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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 up 0.3pc


Trump criticises allies


ARN terminates Kyle Sandilands


EV adoption higher in cities


Warner Bros CEO’s monster payout

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Warner Bros CEO&rsquo;s monster payout
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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs

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