Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, including monthly inflation data, and capex figures - including a closer look at the impact of business investment.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Feb 2026

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Friday 31 July 2026

Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta.
A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault
How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper
FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game
Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media

 

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Friday 31 July 2026
Financial markets go into a frenzy over concerns about the US Federal Reserve&rsquo;s inflation fighting capabilities, and a bad result from Meta.
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<li aria-level="1">A federal Labor MP is charged with two counts of assault</li>
<li aria-level="1">How AI is making air fares both more expensive and cheaper</li>
<li aria-level="1">FIFA offers Football Australia $29m to agree to sell part of the world game</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why influencers with small followings are making money from social media</li>
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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>.&nbsp;
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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.

Market frenzy over inflation; Labor MP assault charges; AI means higher and lower airfares

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Stamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If we got rid of it, it may encourage people to buy and sell more easily, freeing up family homes and reducing pressure in the market. But if governments abolished it, how would they replace the billions of dollars it raises each year?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, about why stamp duty discourages people from moving house, whether a broad-based land tax is a better alternative, and what governments should do to increase housing supply.

Stamp duty is one of the biggest additional costs homebuyers face - and many economists argue it's also one of Australia's most inefficient taxes. If we got rid of it, it may encourage people to buy and sell more easily, freeing up family homes and reducing pressure in the market. But if governments abolished it, how would they replace the billions of dollars it raises each year? Sean Aylmer speaks with Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White, about why stamp duty discourages people from moving house, whether a broad-based land tax is a better alternative, and what governments should do to increase housing supply.

Q+A: Is it time to get rid of stamp duty?

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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 slips 0.8pc


Trump says Iran “going to get a beating”


Ampol triples June half profit


Domino’s Pizza surges


Bird flu reaches Victoria

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Ampol triples June half profit
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Domino&rsquo;s Pizza surges
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Bird flu reaches Victoria
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Afternoon Report | Trump says Iran “going to get a beating”

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