PM urges calm; ASX has best day in a year amid peace hopes; the great KitKat heist

Thursday 2 April 2026 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for calm amid the petrol crisis and asks people to voluntarily reduce the amount of fuel they use.  The local sharemarket has its best day in a year on hopes of a quickish end to the Middle East war The great KitKat heist Positive signs for new builds in the housing market India kicks off a census of its 1.4 billion people Plus the final interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: Anish Sinha, co-founder & COO at upcover, about disrupting an industry dominated by legacy players with a big headstart.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive pay is one of those topics that always sparks debate, whether it’s CEO bonuses, shareholder backlash, or whether pay really reflects performance.And increasingly, it’s not just about how much executives are paid, but how those decisions are made, justified, and explained.Al Jurangpathy, principal at Korn Ferry specialising in executive pay and governance, talks to Sean Aylmer about the nature of executive pay in Australia, with the reality much more more complex than most people think.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 jumps 2.2pc PM to address nation US may exit Iran in 2-3 weeks Eagers Automotive surges Companies embrace April Fool’s Day Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 1 April 2026 House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fall, while the other capitals and regions do well.  Junior pay rates to be abolished in fast food, retail and pharmacy businesses  Big changes to credit card surcharges set to save consumers $1.6 billion Telstra’s mobile coverage map is redrawn Get set for humanity’s first mission to the moon in 53 years Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the $10,000 question. 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.

Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of environment, some are turning back to so-called “boring” stocks - companies with steady earnings, strong cash flow, and reliable dividends.Sean Aylmer talks to Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, about why names like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s may be boring but brilliant.This is general information only. Seek 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. 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.