This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? 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=1775825539541663&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pssA91OfyeD3RsUePH7gd">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=1775825539541663&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Hl54mvqJ07OfbUOUEC6NW">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 6 Apr 2026

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Wednesday 23 September 2026

Wall Street booms as chipmakers and big tech make a comeback. 
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock suggests unemployment will rise more before inflation falls back under control
ASIC puts the private credit sector on notice
Aussies love ETFs
Donald Trump launches Trump TV, after banning news outlets from the White House

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Wednesday 23 September 2026
Wall Street booms as chipmakers and big tech make a comeback.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock suggests unemployment will rise more before inflation falls back under control</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC puts the private credit sector on notice</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aussies love ETFs</li>
<li aria-level="1">Donald Trump launches Trump TV, after banning news outlets from the White House</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 five biggest myths about ETFs. 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.

Wall St boom as ASX lags; Aussies’ love affair with ETFs; Trump launches Trump TV

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AI has become one of the defining investment stories of this market cycle. But where might investors look if the AI boom comes unstuck?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about the case for an “anti-AI” portfolio. They discuss why previous technology booms have ended in euphoria, and why physical-world businesses including Orica, Eagers Automotive, JB Hi-Fi and ARB could offer diversification from the AI trade.

This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

AI has become one of the defining investment stories of this market cycle. But where might investors look if the AI boom comes unstuck?
Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about the case for an &ldquo;anti-AI&rdquo; portfolio. They discuss why previous technology booms have ended in euphoria, and why physical-world businesses including Orica, Eagers Automotive, JB Hi-Fi and ARB could offer diversification from the AI trade.
This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Where to invest if the AI boom comes unstuck

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This is theFear & 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 rises as AI rally returns
Australia joins global push for AI safeguards
Jetstar workers to waive passenger fees
AI boom could lift productivity – eventually
Alibaba unveils powerful new AI chip

Australia joins global push for AI safeguardsJetstar workers to waive passenger feesAI boom could lift productivity – eventuallyAlibaba unveils powerful new AI chip

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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.
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">ASX rises as AI rally returns</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia joins global push for AI safeguards</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jetstar workers to waive passenger fees</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI boom could lift productivity &ndash; eventually</li>
<li aria-level="1">Alibaba unveils powerful new AI chip</li>
</ol>
Australia joins global push for AI safeguardsJetstar workers to waive passenger feesAI boom could lift productivity &ndash; eventuallyAlibaba unveils powerful new AI chip
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Afternoon Report | ASX rises as AI rally returns

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