FEAR & GREED | Business News Rates to rise as war goes on; auction market tumbles; YouTube biggest media company
Mar 15, 2026
Banks are pricing in an imminent RBA cash rate rise as inflation and oil-driven costs heat up. Housing auctions and the ASX show a sudden market softening and steep sector losses. YouTube has overtaken Disney in annual revenue, reshaping media rankings. Immutep’s trial cancellation triggered a dramatic share collapse and Porsche is cutting jobs after rethinking its EV strategy.
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RBA Likely To Hike Because Oil Is Pushing Inflation
- The RBA is highly likely to raise rates because rising oil prices are feeding into broad inflation despite weakening household spending.
- Sean Aylmer notes trimmed mean inflation at 3.4% and rising bond yields prompted lenders like ANZ to hike fixed rates ahead of the RBA decision.
Host Shares Diesel Fill Up Dilemma At $2.60 A Litre
- Michael Thompson describes filling his diesel car and paying nearly $2.60 a litre, turning filling the tank into a budgeting dilemma.
- He weighed topping up now versus waiting as prices may push to $2.80–$3.00 soon, so he filled completely to avoid higher future costs.
Budget For $95 A Month Per Quarter Point On A $600k Loan
- Expect mortgage repayments to rise materially after a quarter point rate increase; plan household budgets accordingly.
- Michael Thompson calculates a $600,000 mortgage would add about $95 a month per 0.25% rise, nearly $200 with two rises by May.