Sean Aylmer speaks with Vice Admiral Paul Maddison (Ret'd), the former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian High Commissioner to Australia. Professor Maddison is now the Director of the University of NSW Defence Research Institute, and joined Fear and Greed to discuss the regional and economic impact of the Government's $270-billion defence spending commitment.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Vice Admiral Paul Maddison (Ret'd), the former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian High Commissioner to Australia. Professor Maddison is now the Director of the University of NSW Defence Research Institute, and joined Fear and Greed to discuss the regional and economic impact of the Government's $270-billion defence spending commitment.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Bonus content - extended interview with Professor Paul Maddison

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Afternoon Report | Iran conflict sends oil prices higher

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Monday 2 March 2026

Oil, gas and gold prices set to soar after US and Israel forces kill the leader of Iran. 
House prices in Sydney and Melbourne flatline
Anthony Albanese takes a hit to his popularity on the back of Angus Taylor’s rise
Woolworths wins some ground in the battle against Coles
Paramount Skydance set to buy Warner Bros Discovery

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Monday 2 March 2026
Oil, gas and gold prices set to soar after US and Israel forces kill the leader of Iran.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">House prices in Sydney and Melbourne flatline</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anthony Albanese takes a hit to his popularity on the back of Angus Taylor&rsquo;s rise</li>
<li aria-level="1">Woolworths wins some ground in the battle against Coles</li>
<li aria-level="1">Paramount Skydance set to buy Warner Bros Discovery</li>
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Oil, gold set to surge after US strike; house prices flatline; PM take popularity hit

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A bumper week for the economy: December quarter GDP, household spending figures, building approvals and more. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to explore what it all means for Australian businesses, households and the RBA's battle against inflation.

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A bumper week for the economy: December quarter GDP, household spending figures, building approvals and more. Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772800569194360&amp;usg=AOvVaw0b5nuJwWRSFlq8JBvGuV3z">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to explore what it all means for Australian businesses, households and the RBA's battle against inflation. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772800569194360&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SX-hXaWuopm2CrrcjdgCP">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 2 Mar 2026

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