What to make of last week's dismal business confidence and consumer sentiment figures, what the labour figures tell us about the RBA's next interest rate move, and a closer look at the Aussie dollar's strong run. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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What to make of last week's dismal business confidence and consumer sentiment figures, what the labour figures tell us about the RBA's next interest rate move, and a closer look at the Aussie dollar's strong run. 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=1777033300403761&amp;usg=AOvVaw3eL00B1SEtcQ3BxCRaMPst">Stephen Koukoulas</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1777033300403761&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DAxXnwXFfAYfYpkZcJFHb">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 20 April 2026

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Wednesday 29 April 2026

The Albanese government unveils new laws to make social media platforms pay for local journalism. 
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed putting upward pressure on oil prices ahead of today’s local inflation report
King Charles III addresses the US Congress
Aussie banks promote how much tax they pay
The release of the Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records

 

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Wednesday 29 April 2026
The Albanese government unveils new laws to make social media platforms pay for local journalism.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The Strait of Hormuz remains closed putting upward pressure on oil prices ahead of today&rsquo;s local inflation report</li>
<li aria-level="1">King Charles III addresses the US Congress</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aussie banks promote how much tax they pay</li>
<li aria-level="1">The release of the Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records</li>
</ul>
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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 truth about financial luck. 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 journalism laws for tech; Charles III-Donald bromance; Michael biopic sets record

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Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.  Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a “generational” fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, and the company's focus on food quality, speed and value.

Guzman y Gomez has had a volatile run since listing on the ASX. But its founder and boss is looking beyond short-term market pressure, with big plans for the chain's US expansion.&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks with founder and co-CEO Steven Marks about building a &ldquo;generational&rdquo; fast food brand. Marks discusses the challenge of cracking the US market, the role of drive-thrus and delivery, and the company's focus on&nbsp;food quality, speed and value.

Q+A: Inside Guzman y Gomez: CEO Steven Marks on growth, margins and the US gamble

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<li aria-level="1">Vic teachers 28pc pay offer</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX longest losing streak since 2022

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