This week:
Monthly inflation data for May, after last week's warning from the RBA about the potential for rate hikes
Labour force figures - will unemployment keep rising?
Job vacancies
Household spending

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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This week:
<ul>
<li>Monthly inflation data for May, after last week's warning from the RBA about the potential for rate hikes</li>
<li>Labour force figures - will unemployment keep rising?</li>
<li>Job vacancies</li>
<li>Household spending</li>
</ul>
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=1782476357903787&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-i57bjsnFmgLmR5REfsjw">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1782476357903787&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gkWcY4sqU0mmgcFi8LFJo">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 22 June 2026

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Tuesday 30 June 2026

The new financial year is set to introduce income tax cuts and business tax deductions, alongside higher wages and changes to superannuation. 
The Aussie dollar falls below 69 US cents as Bitcoin tumbles
Australia finally signs a deal with Vanuatu, and rugby league players look for a better deal
Nine and Foxtel get set to sign a $5 billion broadcast rights agreement. 
Volkswagen announces the biggest job layoff plan in corporate history

 

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Tuesday 30 June 2026
The new financial year is set to introduce income tax cuts and business tax deductions, alongside higher wages and changes to superannuation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie dollar falls below 69 US cents as Bitcoin tumbles</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia finally signs a deal with Vanuatu, and rugby league players look for a better deal</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nine and Foxtel get set to sign a $5 billion broadcast rights agreement.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Volkswagen announces the biggest job layoff plan in corporate history</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
FINAL DAY: <a href="https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.
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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> - the five-year test for your money. 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 year, new taxes; Aussie dollar, Bitcoin tumble; rugby league $5b broadcast deal

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Technology stocks have powered global markets higher, fuelled by massive investment in artificial intelligence. But cracks are beginning to emerge.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Damien Boey, Portfolio Strategist at Wilson Asset Management, about the recent sell-off in technology stocks and why AI infrastructure spending, crowded trades and uncertainty around interest rates are weighing on markets. They also discuss why Australia is feeling the effects despite its relatively small technology sector, and what Damien believes are the best investment opportunities right now.

This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Technology stocks have powered global markets higher, fuelled by massive investment in artificial intelligence. But cracks are beginning to emerge. Sean Aylmer speaks with Damien Boey, Portfolio Strategist at Wilson Asset Management, about the recent sell-off in technology stocks and why AI infrastructure spending, crowded trades and uncertainty around interest rates are weighing on markets. They also discuss why Australia is feeling the effects despite its relatively small technology sector, and what Damien believes are the best investment opportunities right now. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Is the AI investment boom starting to crack?

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX climbs as Iran hostilities ease


Pauline Hanson support drops


Lowy family targeted in antisemitic abuse


Fourth case of bird flu


1300 killed in heatwave

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<li aria-level="1">
ASX climbs as Iran hostilities ease
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Pauline Hanson support drops
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Lowy family targeted in antisemitic abuse
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Fourth case of bird flu
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
1300 killed in heatwave
</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://survey.humaniti.com/wix/p666026743219.aspx">We&rsquo;re running a short survey to hear from you</a>, with the team at Fonto. It only takes a few minutes, and you can be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher.

Afternoon Report | ASX climbs as Iran hostilities ease

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