This week:
Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures?
Household spending data
International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy

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

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This week:
<ul>
<li>Is a rate hike now off the cards after last week's inflation figures?</li>
<li>Household spending data</li>
<li>International trade, and why it's the sleeper story of the economy</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=1786103291873162&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UsUe398lRPRUfhn8wEwVk">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=1786103291873162&amp;usg=AOvVaw3EdZpm7UPGQorU-fymNMOC">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 3 August 2026

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Monday 3 August 2026

Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes.
The housing downturn in Sydney and Melbourne has spread to the rest of the country
Investors warm again, for now, to the Magnificent 7 tech stocks on Wall Street
Telstra switches on satellite access to users in the bush
Local wine exports fall to their lowest level in more than 20 years

 

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Monday 3 August 2026
Earnings season kicks off with dividends set to dominate as a result of CGT changes.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The housing downturn in Sydney and Melbourne has spread to the rest of the country</li>
<li aria-level="1">Investors warm again, for now, to the Magnificent 7 tech stocks on Wall Street</li>
<li aria-level="1">Telstra switches on satellite access to users in the bush</li>
<li aria-level="1">Local wine exports fall to their lowest level in more than 20 years</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>, exploring the ten things wealthy people don&rsquo;t waste money on. 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.

Dividends to dominate earnings; house price slump; Mag 7 tech stocks find friends

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Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay.

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Uber now accepts cash. ATM withdrawals are rising. So is Australia's cashless future on hold? Michael and Sean unpack the surprising resurgence of cash, who's using it, and whether physical money is here to stay. Got a topic you'd like to see explored one Sunday? Get in touch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/contact&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1785927290717489&amp;usg=AOvVaw2c0qKtMKjFyolJbFJPQuss">here</a>.

Q+A: Is cash making a comeback?

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The Saturday Edition has had an overhaul! All-new stories, more debate, and a whole lot of fun.

This week: the tech stock rollercoaster, FIFA's billion-dollar ambitions, and the surprising auction of Colonel Sanders' home and secret recipe. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The Saturday Edition has had an overhaul! All-new stories, more debate, and a whole lot of fun. This week: the tech stock rollercoaster, FIFA's billion-dollar ambitions, and the surprising auction of Colonel Sanders' home and secret recipe. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1785927290717489&amp;usg=AOvVaw0F4pix4Hjfct8jnTV5-YpI">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 1 August 2026

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 3 August 2026

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