A massive week for the economy, but a big week in politics too, with new leaders galore. Plus Donald Trump's Middle East tour, BHP's Argentinian jackpot, and the end of a 50-year space saga. 

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A massive week for the economy, but a big week in politics too, with new leaders galore. Plus Donald Trump's Middle East tour, BHP's Argentinian jackpot, and the end of a 50-year space saga.&nbsp; 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1747829226923189&amp;usg=AOvVaw1aMUOpJTIkhM-vdgvviCAB">free daily newsletter here</a>! Donate to Sean and Adam&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.rideforcountrykids.com.au/fundraisers/feargreed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1747829226923189&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FJLjI_LmoXVYW5lTybfOk">Ride for Country Kids here</a>

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The Weekend Edition | 17-18 May 2025

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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. 
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;
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<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.

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

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Yesterday the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent. It’s the second rate hike in a row - but while last time the decision was unanimous, this time it was much closer, with the board split 5-4.

Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, explains what that split means for the next RBA meeting in May, and the key factors that contributed to yesterday's rate hike.

Yesterday the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent. It&rsquo;s the second rate hike in a row - but while last time the decision was unanimous, this time it was much closer, with the board split 5-4. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, explains what that split means for the next RBA meeting in May, and the key factors that contributed to yesterday's rate hike.

Q+A: The RBA was split on rates - so what happens next?

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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.


RBA hikes interest rates


Challenger lowers Pepper Money bid


Naveed Akram in court


Atlassian facing action over sacked worker


Trump to delay China meeting

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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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Afternoon Report | RBA hikes rates

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