This week:
Building approvals
International trade 
House prices for June

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect, and what to make of last week's inflation, household spending and employment numbers.

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This week:
<ul>
<li>Building approvals</li>
<li>International trade&nbsp;</li>
<li>House prices for June</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=1783077196772906&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PNKt3qoNkmyJ6fPG5LaPW">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at what to expect, and what to make of last week's inflation, household spending and employment numbers. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1783077196772906&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XOEtkxkk3lGm6WcgcH6gc">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 29 June 2026

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Monday 29 June 2026

Tech stocks get sold off around the globe as investors fear that the AI boom won’t prove profitable for years to come. 
Renewed hostilities in the Middle East triggers fears about the current ceasefire
The Guinness Book of Records names a Canberra town crier, the loudest person in the world
New fines for social media companies that break the under-16s ban
MrBeast named the most successful social media influencer, earning three times as much as his nearest rival

 

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Monday 29 June 2026
Tech stocks get sold off around the globe as investors fear that the AI boom won&rsquo;t prove profitable for years to come.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Renewed hostilities in the Middle East triggers fears about the current ceasefire</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Guinness Book of Records names a Canberra town crier, the loudest person in the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">New fines for social media companies that break the under-16s ban</li>
<li aria-level="1">MrBeast named the most successful social media influencer, earning three times as much as his nearest rival</li>
</ul>
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<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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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>
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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.

Tech stocks tumble; new fines for social media companies; MrBeast’s growing influence

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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.

You earn decent money. You’re doing okay. But somehow you don’t feel ahead. You’re not struggling — but you’re not building real freedom either. What’s going on? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the middle-class money trap.

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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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. You earn decent money. You&rsquo;re doing okay. But somehow you don&rsquo;t feel ahead. You&rsquo;re not struggling &mdash; but you&rsquo;re not building real freedom either. What&rsquo;s going on? Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1782911135579415&amp;usg=AOvVaw13Cst98hpxrm3GUjjsIMSe">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a&nbsp;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=1782911135579415&amp;usg=AOvVaw2sV6GdEh4Bjh5SKgIqKmK4">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=1782911135579415&amp;usg=AOvVaw3IIdnJ4mPchVoKCfYBvO-y">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they explore the middle-class money trap. 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.booktopia.com.au/twelve-months-to-financial-freedom-canna-campbell/book/9781761473685.html?srsltid%3DAfmBOoqgbRhz1vZo8ZH_iQwHWlDnohcVHJt5f2PSpViArzCT85TLC4KJ&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1782911135579415&amp;usg=AOvVaw3dLt889TJ0TdKOYzJOoQXM">preorder your copy right now</a>.
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The middle-class money trap

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Inflation, jobs, household spending, house prices, oil, and two particularly alarming pieces of news.

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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Inflation, jobs, household spending, house prices, oil, and two particularly alarming pieces of news. 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1782911135579415&amp;usg=AOvVaw1i0pVutDlDVO54AabKJwhB">free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 27 June 2026

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 29 June 2026

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