This week:
Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment?
RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked)
RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks

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

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This week:
<ul>
<li>Labour force figures for April - will we see a spike in unemployment?</li>
<li>RBA board minutes (from the meeting where interest rates were hiked)</li>
<li>RBA Chief Economist Sarah Hunter speaks</li>
</ul>
Michael Thompson is joined by economist <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1779450452554709&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UKYhrWw5e3ZsKtoUDQy2h">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect. Join our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1779450452554709&amp;usg=AOvVaw1X7x7LIgvWH2Au1zJI0Epi">free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

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Monday 18 May 2026

Australia’s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders. 
House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect
An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett 
Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement around it
Iran makes another offer to the US to re-open the Strait of Hormuz

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Monday 18 May 2026
Australia&rsquo;s miners take over from the banks as the share market leaders.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">House auctions tumble, particularly in Sydney, even before higher interest rates and the federal budget take effect</li>
<li aria-level="1">An anonymous bidder pays $US9 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Illegal tobacco is costing the government billions of dollars, yet there is little law enforcement around it</li>
<li aria-level="1">Iran makes another offer to the US to re-open the Strait of Hormuz</li>
</ul>
Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news
Join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - what happens if you change your savings by just $100 a week. 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.

Miners take the lead over banks; house auctions, prices fall; $US9m lunch with Buffett

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Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us.

Five questions, with no notice. This week, Michael asks Sean and Adam about their spending habits - what they'll happily pay extra for, where they draw the line, and the things people will fork out for, that mystify the rest of us.

Five Questions: We'll happily pay extra for these things

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The biggest changes in the federal budget, a massive week for Australia's top 10 companies, the most powerful people in the world meet, and great news for beer and wine drinkers.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The biggest changes in the federal budget, a massive week for Australia's top 10 companies, the most powerful people in the world meet, and great news for beer and wine drinkers. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, 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=1779279846474036&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Oxc3YPsxVrqMhva4VCf4I">free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 16 May 2026

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 18 May 2026

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