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Q+A: Why oil prices are moving faster than the facts
Oil prices have been whipsawed by developments in the Middle East, with markets swinging sharply on every headline. But are investors reacting too quickly? Sean Aylmer speaks with Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager at Foord Asset Management, about why oil prices may remain higher for longer, why mark…
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 20 July 2026
This week, it's all about labour force numbers, with a deep dive on jobs: how is employment measured? What is unemployed vs underemployed? What about the participation rate? What does 'hours worked' tell us about a slowing economy? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a pr…
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Q+A: Why are economists split on rates?
The outlook for interest rates is very different, depending on which economist you ask - some are predicting more rate hikes, while others say the next move will be down. So why is there such a major split? Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson explore the cases for both arguments, and what the RBA migh…
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Q+A: Credit crunch or buying opportunity?
Private credit has become one of Australia's fastest-growing asset classes. But with higher interest rates, a slowing economy and growing pressure in parts of the property market, investors are asking whether the next credit crunch is around the corner. Sean Aylmer speaks with Laurence Hart, CEO o…
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Q+A: The $300,000 attack that changed this company's fraud strategy
Online fraud is becoming more sophisticated, and AI is changing both sides of the battle. Sean Aylmer speaks with Joshua Paling, Director of Engineering at Luxury Escapes, about how the travel business is using artificial intelligence to detect fraud in real time. After a sophisticated fraud atta…
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Q+A: Business confidence is recovering, but don't celebrate yet
Business confidence has recovered from the shock of the Middle East conflict, but Australia's economy is still losing momentum. Sean Aylmer speaks with Taylor Nugent, Senior Economist at National Australia Bank, about the latest NAB Business Survey and why it's one of the Reserve Bank's favourite …
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Q+A: Why the Magnificent Seven won't stay on top forever
The AI investment story is entering a new phase. After the blockbuster listing of SpaceX, investors are now looking ahead to potential IPOs from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Kevin Hebner, Managing Director and Global Investment Strategist at TD Epoch, about what …
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 13 July 2026
This week: NAB business survey Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey Forecasts of slower economic growth Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect. Join our free daily newsletter here.
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Q+A: The business health check every SME needs
Economic growth is slowing, inflation remains stubbornly high, and many businesses are feeling the pressure. But according to one leading business banker, now isn't the time to stand still. Sean Aylmer speaks with Sam Tomaras, Head of Business Banking at Bank of Sydney, about how small and medium-…
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Q+A: Why Google search is giving way to AI commerce
The next wave of AI isn't just answering questions - it's making purchasing decisions. And that means businesses need to be ready for AI optimisation. Sean Aylmer speaks with Talbott Roche, Global CEO of Blackhawk Network, about the rise of agentic commerce, where AI assistants don't just recommen…
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