Iran conflict widens as oil surges; profit season ends on a high; Survivor’s 50th season

Tuesday 3 March 2026 Fighting in the Middle East widens with 12 countries, including the UK, drawn into the conflict, as oil prices surge.  The February reporting season wraps up, and analysts say it was one of the strongest in recent years Parliament returns to Canberra as Anthony Albanese and Ji…

Q+A: The gender pay gap is narrowing, but it's still too wide

Australian employers are making progress on closing the gender pay gap, but there’s still a lot of work ahead. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency's new report shows half of employers are now recording a pay gap below 11.2 per cent. More organisations are within the target range but half still sit…

Afternoon Report | Iran conflict sends oil prices higher

This is the Fear and 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. Energy companies surge Oil soars Mining profits jump Barrenjoey deal Texas shooting Join our free daily newsletter her…

Oil, gold set to surge after US strike; house prices flatline; PM take popularity hit

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 Para…

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 2 Mar 2026

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. Join our free daily new…

Five Questions: Airlines, lounges & 30,000-foot etiquette

This week on Fear & Greed Q&A, Michael puts Sean and Adam on the spot with five rapid-fire questions — no notice, no prep — all about airlines, loyalty programs, business class, and the little things that make flying either a joy… or deeply irritating. With Qantas reporting record profits and the …

The Saturday Edition | 28 Feb 2026

Company results galore, an inflation surprise, and two of the best CEO performances of the past couple of years - all in one week.    Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our free daily ne…

Afternoon Report | Earnings season ends, ASX on high

This is the Fear and 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 hits record again Coalition won’t release review Last day of earnings season ASIC v Budget Direct Block slashes 40%…

Qantas takes a dive; ASX, global sharemarkets hit records; mobile phones test warning

Friday 27 February 2026 Qantas unveils a record profit but a slowdown in its international business sends its share price tumbling.  Global share markets, including the ASX, hit record levels Mobile phones set to blast a test emergency warning across the country The latest in the tax debate Donald…

Q+A: How property will change as Domain goes global

Last year Domain became part of Nasdaq-listed CoStar Group, a global leader in commercial real estate data and analytics. Domain President Jason Pellegrino joins Sean Aylmer to explain what that means for the Australian property platform and how being part of a much larger, data-driven internationa…