Yesterday Commonwealth Bank announced a better than expected cash profit of $9.8 billion, and a surprise increase to its final dividend.

David Koch from Ausbiz talks to CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn about the results, and the extraordinary share price and market cap of Australia's biggest company.

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Yesterday Commonwealth Bank announced a better than expected cash profit of $9.8 billion, and a surprise increase to its final dividend.
David Koch from Ausbiz talks to CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn about the results, and the extraordinary share price and market cap of Australia's biggest company.
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Interview: David Koch with CBA Chief Executive Matt Comyn

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The Australian economy is holding up better than expected. GDP grew 2.1 per cent over the year to June, consumer spending remains resilient and households are still managing to save - despite three interest rate rises and stubborn inflation.

Michael Thompson speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about what the latest GDP numbers tell us about Australian households, whether economic growth and sticky inflation have increased the risk of another interest rate rise in September, and why the surge in global bond yields matters.

The Australian economy is holding up better than expected. GDP grew 2.1 per cent over the year to June, consumer spending remains resilient and households are still managing to save - despite three interest rate rises and stubborn inflation. Michael Thompson speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about what the latest GDP numbers tell us about Australian households,&nbsp;whether economic growth and sticky inflation have increased the risk of another interest rate rise in September, and why the surge in global bond yields matters.

Q+A: Why another rate hike is now a very real risk

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Afternoon Report | ASX drops 1pc as oil, bond yields surge

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Wednesday 2 September 2026

The federal government pitches AI as the answer to our productivity challenges, but it may come with an inflation risk. 
Bond yields hit multi-year highs
CSL strikes a deal with the US government
ASIC closes its investigation into Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources
Solar overtakes coal to become China’s biggest source of power capacity

 

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Wednesday 2 September 2026
The federal government pitches AI as the answer to our productivity challenges, but it may come with an inflation risk.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Bond yields hit multi-year highs</li>
<li aria-level="1">CSL strikes a deal with the US government</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC closes its investigation into Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources</li>
<li aria-level="1">Solar overtakes coal to become China&rsquo;s biggest source of power capacity</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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Chalmers bets on AI; Bond yields hit multi-year highs; CSL strikes Trump deal

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