Hot growth triggers rate fears; ASX tumbles; overdose resistant drugs

Thursday 5 March 2026

Economic growth in Australia accelerates, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates. 

• The local sharemarket has its worst day since April last year
• Oil prices surge, while gold prices fall
• Fighting in the Middle East escalates as Australia rushes to get citizens home
• A new type of drug that resists overdoses

Plus the second interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: David Holland from Employment Hero on culture and international growth at an Australian HR-tech unicorn.

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