This week - labour force figures, consumer sentiment, NAB business conditions and more. Plus what to make of last week's RBA meeting, and we fact check Treasurer Jim Chalmers assertion that government spending isn't contribution to inflation pressures.


Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.

 

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This week - labour force figures, consumer sentiment, NAB business conditions and more. Plus what to make of last week's RBA meeting, and we fact check Treasurer Jim Chalmers assertion that government spending isn't contribution to inflation pressures.
 Michael Thompson is joined by AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.
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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 10 Nov 2025

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Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?

Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?

Five Questions: Could you go without internet for a week? 

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775644730575080&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NuJVOH6qv5C51JvySuOLK">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

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Friday 3 April 2026

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower. 
The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising
Apple turns 50
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry
Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?

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Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple turns 50</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world&rsquo;s first trillionaire?</li>
</ul>
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Market jitters follow Trump speech; new gambling advertising rules; Apple turns 50

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 10 Nov 2025

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