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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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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Friday 10 April 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying. 
The local property market under the spotlight as clearance rates fall
The federal government starts treating the fuel issue as a national security crisis
Bendigo Bank cuts staff, as it inks some big artificial intelligence deals
And how accurate are Google’s AI responses? 

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Friday 10 April 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel&rsquo;s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local property market under the spotlight as clearance rates fall</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government starts treating the fuel issue as a national security crisis</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bendigo Bank cuts staff, as it inks some big artificial intelligence deals</li>
<li aria-level="1">And how accurate are Google&rsquo;s AI responses?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Albanese joins throng critical of Israel, US as ceasefire teeters

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A $200 million radio deal, a legal battle, and a media company that’s seen its value plunge.

The fallout from the Kyle & Jackie O saga is a case study in how fragile legacy media models have become.

Sean Aylmer talks to Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes, about how the Kyle & Jackie O vs ARN Media battle goes far beyond one show, and raises big questions about audiences, advertising, and the future of Australian media.

A $200 million radio deal, a legal battle, and a media company that&rsquo;s seen its value plunge. The fallout from the Kyle &amp; Jackie O saga is a case study in how fragile legacy media models have become. Sean Aylmer talks to Mumbrella publisher Tim Burrowes, about how the Kyle &amp; Jackie O vs ARN Media battle goes far beyond one show, and raises big questions about audiences, advertising, and the future of Australian media.

Q+A: How one radio blow-up wiped half a company’s value

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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 0.2pc


Fragile ceasefire holding


Ampol offers to sell more sites


Meta unveils new AI model


Apple pushing ahead with foldable iPhones

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Afternoon Report | ASX edges up as ceasefire holds

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

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