Thursday 19 March 2026

Two of Australia’s biggest companies BHP and Woodside Energy are getting new CEOs, adding to the growing list of recently appointed bosses of large companies on the ASX.

 * PM Anthony Albanese says he is confident Australia can avoid a recession
 * The federal government is set to appoint a new petrol czar
 * The latest on the Middle East
 * The world of shipping is turned upside down

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BHP and Woodside get new CEOs; PM: we’ll avoid recession; new petrol czar

A Formula One sponsorship is much more than a logo on a car. It’s an opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of people - but only if you know how.

In this special documentary episode, we’re exploring the business of sports sponsorship with Airwallex and Airtasker.

It’s part of Fear & Greed's Accelerator series this month, talking to ambitious Australian leaders taking their businesses to the world: Employment Hero, Camplify, EatClub and more - brought to you by Airwallex.

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The business of sports partnerships

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 up 0.3pc

 2. Trump criticises allies

 3. ARN terminates Kyle Sandilands

 4. EV adoption higher in cities

 5. Warner Bros CEO’s monster payout

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Afternoon Report | ASX climbs

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

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.

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

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. RBA hikes interest rates

 2. Challenger lowers Pepper Money bid

 3. Naveed Akram in court

 4. Atlassian facing action over sacked worker

 5. Trump to delay China meeting

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Afternoon Report | RBA hikes rates

Tuesday 17 March 2026

The ASX hits its lowest point this year, and the only big winners so far in 2026 have been energy companies. 

 * The RBA is expected to announce a 25-basis point rate hike this afternoon
 * Major lenders fighting what could be billions of dollars’ worth of fraudulent home loans
 * The corporate regulator tells younger Australians to sense check the financial advice they are receiving online
 * Donald Trump threatens NATO after allies decide not to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz


Plus the next interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex [https://www.airwallex.com/]. Today’s guest: Pan Koutlakis, from EatClub, on spotting a niche and building a global business.

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ASX hits three month low; ASIC’s social media warning; Trump threatens NATO

AI promises huge productivity gains for businesses, but many Australian organisations are still stuck in pilot mode. The challenge isn’t the technology though - it’s knowing where to start, getting the people aligned, and proving the first use case.

Kevin Doyle, Regional VP for Agentforce and Data Cloud at Salesforce, speaks to Sean Aylmer about why 95% of AI pilots fail, why governance fears can slow companies down, and how 8.5 hours of lost productivity showed him the power of agentic AI.

Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Salesforce for the Agentforce World Tour Sydney. This interview is part of a series exploring how agentic AI is transforming Aussie businesses. Visit agentforce.com [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://agentforce.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1774104912954130&usg=AOvVaw0zI_lKaL0iGES1lYeh4Ds0] for more information.

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Q+A: How 8.5 lost hours proved the power of agentic AI

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 slips to three month low

 2. One Nation support surges

 3. Nationals front bench announced

 4. Charges against Antony Catalano

 5. Aussies miss out at Oscars

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Afternoon Report | ASX slips to three month low

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

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