The Reserve Bank set to raise interest rates, as the war in the Middle East increases inflation pressures. 

 * The local housing market has its worst week all year. 
 * YouTube surpasses Disney to become the largest media company in terms of revenue. 
 * Why an ASX listed stock lost 90 per cent in one session
 * Porsche cuts jobs as it tries to recover from its less than successful electric vehicle strategy

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Rates to rise as war goes on; auction market tumbles; YouTube biggest media company

The Reserve Bank board meets today and tomorrow, with all four big banks tipping an interest rate hike. 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=1774016164727491&usg=AOvVaw1ip0oOnWAbiKMlcGHM1veC] to look at what the RBA might do, the impact of the Middle East conflict, and what to expect from this week's labour force figures too.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 16 Mar 2026

Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — all their use of cash. Who still carries it, when did they last receive it, and would they miss it if cash disappeared tomorrow?

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Five Questions: When was the last time someone handed you cash?

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The Saturday Edition | 14 Mar 2026

This is the Fear & 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 down

 2. QANTAS Covid settlement

 3. Iron ore surge

 4. Inflation rising

 5. US, Iran threats

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Afternoon Report | Oil release

Friday 13 March 2026

Australia eases emissions standards on petrol as the price of oil surges amid a slump in supply from the Middle East. 

 * The first signs of cracks in household spending emerge. 
 * Australia’s tech golden child, Atlassian, cuts 1,600 jobs. 
 * One-in-seven Australians experience personal fraud each year
 * Hedgehogs and badgers to replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on British pound notes.

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Oil surges, petrol fears; Atlassian cuts 1600 jobs; 1 in 7 Aussies experience fraud

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the biggest strategic investments for major companies.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Telstra CFO Michael Ackland, fresh from winning the Investor Engagement Excellence Award at the CFO Awards, about how the telco is using AI to improve customer service, increase productivity and train its workforce, while avoiding the risk of over-investing in a rapidly evolving technology.

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Q+A: Telstra’s AI strategy explained

This is the Fear & 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 tumbles 1.3pc

 2. Aussie dollar hits 4 year high

 3. Royal Commission advisor quits

 4. KFC’s Germany push

 5. US prepares new tariff round

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Afternoon Report | Market tumbles as oil surges

Thursday 12 March 2026

A rate hike next week looks increasingly likely after the Reserve Bank Deputy Governor said failing to raise rates could be a problem for the economy. 

 * Australia shuts down diplomatic missions in the Middle East as bombing in the region escalates
 * Matt Canavan elected to lead the Nationals
 * The federal government spends $200m to support a local data centre player 
 * Amazon pushes robo-taxis without steering wheels, an accelerator or a brake

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Rate hike next week; Middle East embassies shuttered; robotaxis sans steering wheels

Long queues outside the ABC Bullion store in Sydney became a familiar sight over the last six months as the price of gold surged and investors rushed to buy the precious metal.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jordan Eliseo, General Manager of ABC Bullion, about the demand for gold and silver, why self-managed super funds are allocating more to precious metals, and how he's seeing investors using gold to diversify portfolios in an uncertain economic environment.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions. 

ABC Bullion is a partner of Fear & Greed.

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Q+A: Investors lined up to buy gold. This is who they were buying from.

Fear and Greed is Australia's most popular business podcast. All the business news you need to know, every day, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson.

 