FEAR & GREED | Business News

Markets slip after a surprise Fed hold and rising unemployment numbers. Coverage of changing sector performance on the ASX. Discussion of revised Fed inflation outlook and market reactions. Breakdown of fresh radio ratings and high-profile contract fallout. Report on unidentified drones near a US military base and resulting security measures.

Two major miners get new CEOs, with talk of copper and big LNG projects. Rising CEO turnover on the ASX and active investors shake up corporate leadership. Government plans a fuel czar to shore up supplies as Middle East disruptions wreak havoc on shipping. Diesel shortages and fertilizer risks threaten industries and farms.

Tim Fung, Airtasker co-founder and CEO, spotlights skilled workers behind F1 and how the brand tells team stories. James Teodorini, Airwallex ANZ lead, explains global sports-sponsorship strategy and product fit with McLaren. They discuss activation beyond logos, measuring sponsorship impact, and F1’s unique global reach and obsession with marginal gains.

Markets tick higher with tech and real estate leading gains on the ASX. A small-cap stock rockets to become the day’s top mover. Political tensions rise as criticism over international support and reports of strikes make headlines. A high-profile radio firing spurs a potential legal fight. EV adoption skews to wealthy cities while a major studio chief faces a massive payout after a takeover.

A close Reserve Bank split over a 25bp rate rise and what it means for mortgages and future moves. A regulator probes petrol pricing amid suspected panic buying. Progress toward an Australia-EU free trade deal and its stakes for cars and farm exports. A new review questions medicinal cannabis benefits. Asian nations impose drastic fuel-saving measures.

Deanna Messina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP who focuses on monetary policy and macroeconomics. She explains why the RBA vote split 5–4 and the timing tensions behind it. She discusses how Middle East risks and oil shocks affect inflation worries. She breaks down GDP components and rates the chances of a May rate move as about 50/50.

A quick rundown of the RBA raising the cash rate to 4.1% and the split decision behind it. Market action: ASX 200 moves, banks gaining while tech and retail lag. Corporate updates include a reduced bid for Pepper Money and major asset sales. Legal and political tensions surface with court action tied to a Bondi attack and a delayed US–China meeting amid global conflict concerns.

Pan Koutlakis, co-founder and CEO of Eat Club, a hospitality-tech startup focused on last-minute dining and payments. He talks about spotting a niche and building a global business. He describes real-time restaurant offers and removing voucher friction. He outlines the move from last-minute deals to AI forecasting for demand, staffing and revenue.

Kevin Doyle, Regional VP for Agentforce and Data Cloud at Salesforce, shares his work deploying agentic AI across enterprises. He describes real-world adopters and practical use cases. He explains why most pilots fail and how to start with measurable wins. He tells the 8.5-hour lost-productivity story that convinced him of agentic AI’s speed and value.

Markets slip as the ASX hits a three-month low with miners and gold stocks tumbling. Regional volatility from a Middle East drone attack disrupts flights and rattles investors. Political polling shows One Nation surging while voters shift toward minor parties. A Nationals reshuffle brings leadership moves and a high-profile media figure steps aside amid criminal charges. Oscars wrap with Australians missing out.