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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their take on today's US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

BONUS: Fear & Greed US election debate wrap

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Monday 3 August 2026

Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes.
The housing downturn in Sydney and Melbourne has spread to the rest of the country
Investors warm again, for now, to the Magnificent 7 tech stocks on Wall Street
Telstra switches on satellite access to users in the bush
Local wine exports fall to their lowest level in more than 20 years

 

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Monday 3 August 2026
Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The housing downturn in Sydney and Melbourne has spread to the rest of the country</li>
<li aria-level="1">Investors warm again, for now, to the Magnificent 7 tech stocks on Wall Street</li>
<li aria-level="1">Telstra switches on satellite access to users in the bush</li>
<li aria-level="1">Local wine exports fall to their lowest level in more than 20 years</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a>, exploring the ten things wealthy people don&rsquo;t waste money on. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Dividends to dominate earnings; house price slump; Mag 7 tech stocks find friends

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This week:
Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures?
Household spending data
International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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This week:
<ul>
<li>Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures?</li>
<li>Household spending data</li>
<li>International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy</li>
</ul>
Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1786103291873162&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UsUe398lRPRUfhn8wEwVk">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1786103291873162&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EdZpm7UPGQorU-fymNMOC">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 3 August 2026

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Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay.

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Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay. Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/contact&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1785927290717489&amp;usg=AOvVaw2c0qKtMKjFyolJbFJPQuss">here</a>.

Q+A: Is cash making a comeback?

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BONUS: Fear & Greed US election debate wrap

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