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 Jim Chalmers celebrate birthdays
 * Ampol may need to offload more than 50 service stations to push through a merger deal
 * Survivor, the reality TV show, celebrates 50 seasons

And today, the first interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex [https://www.airwallex.com/]. Today’s guest: James Teodorini, Head of ANZ at Airwallex [https://www.airwallex.com/], on why having a ‘what next’ mindset can be your competitive advantage.

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

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 above it, and men remain almost twice as likely to occupy the highest paid roles.

Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, joins Sean Aylmer to discuss what’s driving the improvement, and why narrowing the gap requires long-term cultural change, not just policy reform.

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

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. Energy companies surge

 2. Oil soars

 3. Mining profits jump

 4. Barrenjoey deal

 5. Texas shooting

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Afternoon Report | Iran conflict sends oil prices higher

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
 * Paramount Skydance set to buy Warner Bros Discovery

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

A bumper week for the economy: December quarter GDP, household spending figures, building approvals and more. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1772800569194360&usg=AOvVaw0b5nuJwWRSFlq8JBvGuV3z] to explore what it all means for Australian businesses, households and the RBA's battle against inflation.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 2 Mar 2026

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 loyalty program battle with Virgin heating up, the trio unpack whether points actually influence booking decisions, whether airline loyalty is now the real business of aviation, and if business class is worth the splurge.

They also share their best-ever flight experiences (including a first-class surprise upgrade and a childhood trip that set the bar impossibly high), before a candid look at modern flight etiquette — from overhead locker offenders to mid-air commentators.

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

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.

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The Saturday Edition | 28 Feb 2026

This is the Fear and Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX hits record again

 2. Coalition won’t release review

 3. Last day of earnings season

 4. ASIC v Budget Direct

 5. Block slashes 40% of jobs

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Afternoon Report | Earnings season ends, ASX on high

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 Trump becomes further embroiled in the Epstein files

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

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 international organisation changes the game.

They discuss why confidence is the core need of property buyers everywhere, how AI is reshaping the journey, and why commercial property in Australia is a “white space” ripe for disruption.

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

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