Fuel excise cut in half; Albanese calls for clarity from Trump; Sephora under fire

This is the Fear & 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 ends March down 7.8pc Koala debuts on ASX Jackie O legal action against ARN Collins Foods exits Taco Bell Art heist in Italy Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal government cuts the fuel excise in half to lower petrol prices.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on the US President Donald Trump to provide more certainty around the war in the Middle East Global beauty retailer Sephora under fire for marketing to children Opposition leader Angus Taylor rejects major changes to tax rules Gaming group Star Entertainment secures a big new funding package Plus the next interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: Nick Ryan, COO of Essendon Football Club, about how incremental improvements can make a big difference both on and off the field.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in the Middle East has triggered a major oil shock — with supply through the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and millions of barrels removed from the global market. Nik Burns, Head of Energy Research at Jarden, says this isn’t just another short-term spike — it could mark a structural shift in global energy markets. He talks to Sean Aylmer about why prices may stay elevated, what it means for investors, and why the path back to normal could take much longer than expected. General information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & 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. Oil jumps, ASX off 0.7pc Accused cop killer shot dead Support for Labor tumbles Ceasefire could be reached ‘fairly quickly’ Macy’s AI sales surge Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 30 March 2026 National Cabinet is set to meet amid soaring fuel prices and falling equity markets.  Auction clearance rates hit their lowest level since 2022 Electric vehicle purchases in Australia almost double since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict Wall Street tech stocks plummet on the back of AI concerns Aussies’ $83 billion online splurge Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the middle-class money trap. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we get the minutes from the RBA board meeting, where four members voted against an interest rate hike. As the oil price shock worsens, hitting many aspects of the economy - could those four members have had the right idea? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to discuss, and also look at the rest of the week for the economy: building approvals, house prices, and job vacancies.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — about customer service. Good experiences, bad experiences, and whether the customer is always right.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol prices, a long-awaited free trade deal, and judgement day for Meta. 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.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & 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 defies Wall St tumble PM rejects Trump’s criticism Cyclone disrupts LNG production CBA upgrades inflation forecast Trump’s signature to appear on currency Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 27 March 2026 A growing number of service stations are running out of fuel, as the agricultural sector warns about a critical lack of fertiliser, due to the Middle East conflict.   Meta and Google’s YouTube found liable in a landmark social media addiction trial A new study shows five commercial products account for 31 per cent of all deaths globally The federal government supports an above inflation wage increase for minimum wage workers Qantas’s earnings set to be hammered by rising fuel costs Plus the next interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: Ross Fastuca from Webjet Business Travel about finding a gap in an established industry like travel, and using technology to disrupt and scale.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.