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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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 flat as rate hike looms


Labor primary vote falls to 27pc


Takeover bids knocked back


Siobhan McKenna gets New York role


Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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ASX flat as rate hike looms
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Labor primary vote falls to 27pc
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Takeover bids knocked back
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Siobhan McKenna gets New York role
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan
</li>
</ol>
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Afternoon Report | ASX flat as rate hike looms

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Monday 21 September 2026

The Reserve Bank readies itself for a rate rise. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia and other like-minded nations will work to control AI 
Australia is set to get a new large cap on the ASX, as AI group Firmus Technologies looks to list
Auction clearance rates drop again
The verdict is in on Apple’s new version of Siri

 

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Monday 21 September 2026
The Reserve Bank readies itself for a rate rise.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia and other like-minded nations will work to control AI&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia is set to get a new large cap on the ASX, as AI group Firmus Technologies looks to list</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates drop again</li>
<li aria-level="1">The verdict is in on Apple&rsquo;s new version of Siri</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> - money advice for your 20-year-old self. 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.

RBA readies for rate hike; PM touts AI control; $50b listing for ASX

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Global bond markets finally found some relief last week after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, helping restore confidence that central banks are serious about bringing inflation under control. But with oil prices still high and inflation risks lingering, the pressure hasn’t disappeared.

Michael Thompson speaks with economist Stephen Koukoulas about why the Fed’s move calmed bond markets, what it means for the Reserve Bank, and why this week’s Australian labour force figures could complicate the outlook for interest rates. 
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Global bond markets finally found some relief last week after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, helping restore confidence that central banks are serious about bringing inflation under control. But with oil prices still high and inflation risks lingering, the pressure hasn&rsquo;t disappeared. Michael Thompson speaks with 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=1790329990573655&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XwtLHhVsquDKXJ_MgIaAa">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;about why the Fed&rsquo;s move calmed bond markets, what it means for the Reserve Bank, and why this week&rsquo;s Australian labour force figures could complicate the outlook for interest rates.&nbsp; Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790329990573655&amp;usg=AOvVaw34OkFSLQEgM8N5AcAhFHcy"> free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 21 Sep 2026

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 29 June 2026

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