FEAR & GREED | Business News The Saturday Edition | 21 Feb 2026
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Mar 6, 2026 Adam Lang, former radio and media executive who judges the week’s biggest stories. He weighs in on surprising GDP strength and RBA rate signals. He dissects volatile markets driven by geopolitical and inflation fears. He unpacks the landmark directors’ liability ruling and the fallout from a $200 million radio split.
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Rate Hike Risk Returned To The Forefront
- The RBA has signalled interest-rate increases remain a live option ahead of the usual May decision window.
- Michelle Bullock's comments plus stronger GDP (2.6% for the year) and rising discretionary spending raise the likelihood of a March or May hike.
Markets Reacted Violently To Middle East Risk
- Global and ASX markets swung sharply on Middle East escalation fears, wiping tens of billions of dollars in value across days.
- Oil-driven inflation risk and the prospect of delayed US rate cuts amplified volatility across equities and fuel expectations.
Kyle And Jackie O Split Blew Up A $200 Million Deal
- The sudden, public collapse of the Kyle and Jackie O partnership exposed tensions within a $200 million, 10-year deal that once reshaped Australian radio.
- ARN's ASX notice claimed Jackie O could no longer work with Kyle after a fiery on-air bust-up and contract breach allegations.