Thursday 5 March 2026

Economic growth in Australia accelerates, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates. 
The local sharemarket has its worst day since April last year
Oil prices surge, while gold prices fall
Fighting in the Middle East escalates as Australia rushes to get citizens home
A new type of drug that resists overdoses

Plus the second interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: David Holland from Employment Hero on culture and international growth at an Australian HR-tech unicorn.

Thursday 5 March 2026
Economic growth in Australia accelerates, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local sharemarket has its worst day since April last year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Oil prices surge, while gold prices fall</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fighting in the Middle East escalates as Australia rushes to get citizens home</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new type of drug that resists overdoses</li>
</ul>
Plus the second interview in our Accelerator series with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.airwallex.com/">Airwallex</a>. Today&rsquo;s guest: David Holland from Employment Hero on culture and international growth at an Australian HR-tech unicorn.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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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

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Hot growth triggers rate fears; ASX tumbles; overdose resistant drugs

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