Australia-EU free trade deal; minimum wage fight; insurance is too expensive

Wednesday 25 March 2026 Australia signs a free trade deal with the EU.  Bosses and workers at loggerheads over the next minimum wage increase  The prudential regulator warns that rising premiums is going to make insurance too expensive for many households The competition watchdog keeps a close eye on the airlines’ pricing An oil tanker manages to pass through the Strait of Hormuz Plus the next interview in our Accelerator series with Airwallex. Today’s guest: James Donald from Ideally on building a business that helps some of the biggest brands in the world unlock new insights.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With public markets increasingly concentrated — and dominated by a handful of mega-cap names — investors are looking elsewhere for diversification, growth, and access to the real economy.According to Hamilton Lane co-CEO Juan Delgado-Moreira, that shift has been building for years — but is now accelerating, particularly among younger investors.Juan speaks to Sean Aylmer about why private markets are becoming mainstream, where the real opportunities are — particularly in AI — and why illiquidity may actually be part of the appeal.This is general information only and you should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Hamilton Lane is a supporter of Fear & Greed. 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 bounce fades Santos gas stoppage NSW push for national fuel response Victoria teachers strike New York plane crash Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 24 March 2026 The head of the International Energy Agency warns that the oil lost in the current crisis in the Middle East is twice the amount of the 1970s oil shock.  The local share market flirts with correction territory, having lost $300 billion in value since the beginning of the Middle East conflict Luxury car makers dump plans for EV expansion ABC staff set to go on strike The toilet paper shortage crisis of COVID is back, at least in Japan Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: dream holiday, sensible budget. 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.

Software stocks have been hammered in 2026. The rise of AI coding tools — from Claude to other large language models — has sparked fears that barriers to entry are collapsing.But according to ECP Asset Management’s Damon Callaghan, the market has overreacted. Speaking to Sean Aylmer, he argues the sell-off has been indiscriminate, and that while some software businesses will struggle, others may actually become stronger - if they have the right competitive advantages.This is 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. ASX falls 0.7pc Qantas reassures on fuel KMD pushed to sell Rip Curl Kyle Sandilands launches legal action ICE agents deployed to airports Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 23 March 2026 The local share market is set to tumble this morning after US President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants.  The housing market is faltering with clearance rates now at their lowest this year Fraud across the country surges A court rules that working ten minutes a day isn’t enough to keep your job The world’s best airports revealed Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: dream holiday, sensible budget. 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, the monthly inflation figures for February are published... but what value do they have, when the Middle East conflict is raging and oil is soaring? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what inflation, the RBA's interest rates decision, and what to make of last week's jump in the unemployment rate.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Sean's turn this week to hit Michael and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep. This week, it's all about AI, fake news, and just how easy it is to get sucked in by stories on social media.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rate hikes, a fuel crisis, huge change at some of our biggest companies, and a very volatile week for markets - it's a battle for the biggest and most remarkable stories of the week.Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head, 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.