Wednesday 18 March 2026

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates, but it was a close call, and another rate hike in May is no longer a sure thing. 
The competition regulator warns petrol stations over the price of fuel
Australia heads towards a free trade deal with the EU
The beneficial effects of medicinal cannabis questioned in a new study
The extraordinary efforts Asian countries are going to, to conserve fuel

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Wednesday 18 March 2026
The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates, but it was a close call, and another rate hike in May is no longer a sure thing.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The competition regulator warns petrol stations over the price of fuel</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia heads towards a free trade deal with the EU</li>
<li aria-level="1">The beneficial effects of medicinal cannabis questioned in a new study</li>
<li aria-level="1">The extraordinary efforts Asian countries are going to, to conserve fuel</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.

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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>

Rates rise in split decision; ACCC warns patrol stations; Australia-EU free trade deal

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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 as miners, banks climb


ASX Ltd appoints new boss


Xero’s US acquisition weighs on results


Bapcor results show war impact


UK leadership pressure

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This is the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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ASX up as miners, banks climb
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ASX Ltd appoints new boss
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Xero&rsquo;s US acquisition weighs on results
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Bapcor results show war impact
</li>
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UK leadership pressure
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Afternoon Report | ASX up as miners, banks climb

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Thursday 14 May 2026

The federal budget accelerated the disparity between BHP and CBA's market values, with the miner now 20pc larger.
The federal government defends Tuesday night’s budget following a flood of criticism over capital gains tax and negative gearing changes
The economic downturn is helping Australia’s biggest gaming manufacturer
Wages growth slows
A painting stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art collector is discovered hanging in a suburban home. 

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Thursday 14 May 2026
The federal budget accelerated the disparity between BHP and CBA's market values, with the miner now 20pc larger.
<ul>
<li>The federal government defends Tuesday night&rsquo;s budget following a flood of criticism over capital gains tax and negative gearing changes</li>
<li>The economic downturn is helping Australia&rsquo;s biggest gaming manufacturer</li>
<li>Wages growth slows</li>
<li>A painting stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish art collector is discovered hanging in a suburban home.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - what happens if you change your savings by just $100 a week. 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 surges as CBA collapses; Chalmers defends budget; Nazi stolen art reclaimed

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Employment Hero has grown into one of Australia’s biggest startup success stories, with software used by 350,000 businesses across 180 countries.

Sean Aylmer speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Thompson about how AI is reshaping hiring, HR and employment itself. Ben also explains why small businesses struggle with employment, how AI is changing the economics of work, and why Employment Hero is evolving beyond software into “employment as a service”.

Employment Hero has grown into one of Australia&rsquo;s biggest startup success stories, with software used by 350,000 businesses across 180 countries. Sean Aylmer speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Thompson about how AI is reshaping hiring, HR and employment itself. Ben also explains why small businesses struggle with employment, how AI is changing the economics of work, and why Employment Hero is evolving beyond software into &ldquo;employment as a service&rdquo;.

Q+A: The Aussie startup success turning employment on its head

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Rates rise in split decision; ACCC warns patrol stations; Australia-EU free trade deal

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