FEAR & GREED | Business News The Saturday Edition | 14 Mar 2026
Mar 13, 2026
A lively rundown of markets reacting to Middle East tensions and the oil price shock. Discussion about RBA commentary, interest rate expectations and inflation projections. A comparison of petrol versus EV running costs and ownership. Coverage of tech moves from Atlassian and Anthropic, plus a spotlight on Aussie robo-taxi advances and regulatory shifts for adult-site access.
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Oil Shock Is The Week's Market Engine
- Oil price volatility from Middle East conflict is driving global market swings and feeding inflation fears.
- Sean Aylmer highlights Strait of Hormuz closures, tanker attacks and a 400m barrel release that barely dented prices as drivers of market turmoil.
Prepare For Imminent Rate Hikes
- Expect interest rate hikes soon as central banks fight imported inflation from higher oil prices.
- Michael Thompson and Sean note big banks and bond markets predict RBA hikes to about 4.1–4.35% across the next two meetings.
From Skeptic To EV Owner Saving $100 Weekly
- Sean Aylmer describes buying an EV after initial reluctance and saving roughly $100 per week on 'fuel' costs.
- He contrasts $130 petrol fill-ups with $30 high‑speed EV charges to illustrate personal savings.