GDP grew by just 0.2% in the three months to December, with higher interest rates affecting household spending. 

Carlos Cacho, Jarden Australia’s Chief Economist, talks to Sean Aylmer about the impact of a reduction in discretionary spending, and what it all means for interest rates.

GDP grew by just 0.2% in the three months to December, with higher interest rates affecting household spending. 
Carlos Cacho, Jarden Australia’s Chief Economist, talks to Sean Aylmer about the impact of a reduction in discretionary spending, and what it all means for interest rates.

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Interview: We're spending less on cafes & cars - here's what it means for the economy

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Australia’s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk.

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Australia&rsquo;s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus. Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk. This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The high stakes behind Rio Tinto & Glencore

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Monday 26 January 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US. 
Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects. 
Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats. 
China’s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power. 
Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.

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Monday 26 January 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">China&rsquo;s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.</li>
</ul>
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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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.

New Aussie Ambassador to US; long-term finance worries; Guzman-Uber deal

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It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect, and what the number will need to be in order to avoid an interest rate hike when the RBA board meets next week.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and 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=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw00E3Wu9q6KatgL-7TVTbsk">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;look at what to expect, and what the number will need to be in order to avoid an interest rate hike when the RBA board meets next week. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-uEVPL434IVI6UceuYKNN">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw35meSxJEjfuWk9dX_TqlMu">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kItve28ZhzlZkv-unMniM">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QEpeRaswJ-6px-bAPSIQk">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw174ynFelDrQ0mkMRl0-9Ea">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 26 Jan 2026

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Interview: We're spending less on cafes & cars - here's what it means for the economy

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