Monday 31 August 2026

August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead. 
One Nation’s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling
The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela’s oilfields
Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring
Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries and $4 stamps.

 

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Monday 31 August 2026
August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">One Nation&rsquo;s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela&rsquo;s oilfields</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries and $4 stamps.</li>
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Profit growth rebounds; One Nation’s by-election blitz; $4 stamps on the way

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A hotter-than-expected inflation result and surprisingly strong household spending have changed the outlook for interest rates, with another RBA hike now looking increasingly likely.

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at what this week's GDP figures will tell us about the strength of the economy, and why Stephen has changed his call on rates.

They also look at building approvals and the balance of payments, and ask why the RBA has scheduled its crucial September rates decision just one day before the next inflation figures are released.

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A hotter-than-expected inflation result and surprisingly strong household spending have changed the outlook for interest rates, with another RBA hike now looking increasingly likely. 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=1788526171323415&amp;usg=AOvVaw09j7oOR1BKvEpsPijkHmZ6">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;for the Week Ahead, looking at what this week's GDP figures will tell us about the strength of the economy, and why Stephen has changed his call on rates. They also look at building approvals and the balance of payments, and ask why the RBA has scheduled its crucial September rates decision just one day before the next inflation figures are released. Join&nbsp;our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788526171323415&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KWELQq3M34-oXcZubpf0D">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 31 Aug 2026

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decision isn't spending less money. It's spending money in the right place. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they look at ten purchases that can actually save you money over the long run.

Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now.

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​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. We often talk about the need to spend less. But today we're looking at the other side of the equation. Because sometimes the smartest financial decision isn't spending less money. It's spending money in the right place. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788350805182294&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kg2sv9R5l7ElHLON41QtM">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788350805182294&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zIPxcrvKxSHdOwQWZYHkh">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788350805182294&amp;usg=AOvVaw39_9wDIS-36qM1-KEfMx_y">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they look at ten purchases that can actually save you money over the long run. Canna and Michael have written a book!&nbsp;Twelve Months to Financial Freedom&nbsp;will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788350805182294&amp;usg=AOvVaw17x6XOoViDBRD7Cz9sRz9J">preorder your copy right now</a>.
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The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. ​Canna Campbell is an&nbsp;Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

10 purchases that actually save you money

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week.

This week: what results from Woolworths, Coles, Qantas, Wesfarmers and more tell us about the economy; the threat of another interest rate hike; Nvidia’s extraordinary AI boom; the legacy of Dolly Parton, and the billion-dollar power of Bluey.

Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: what results from Woolworths, Coles, Qantas, Wesfarmers and more tell us about the economy; the threat of another interest rate hike; Nvidia&rsquo;s extraordinary AI boom; the legacy of Dolly Parton, and the billion-dollar power of Bluey. Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788350576983850&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sxRLpmIrxsgZv5JcR1NJp">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 29 Aug 2026

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Profit growth rebounds; One Nation’s by-election blitz; $4 stamps on the way

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