FEAR & GREED | Business News

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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A bumper week for the economy: December quarter GDP, household spending figures, building approvals and more. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to explore what it all means for Australian businesses, households and the RBA's battle against inflation.

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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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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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This is the Fear and 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.
ASX hits record again

Coalition won’t release review

Last day of earnings season

ASIC v Budget Direct

Block slashes 40% of jobs

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