This week, the Reserve Bank board meets. What will they make of last week's GDP figures, and the jump in household spending? Also this week: labour force data, and the crucial December meeting of the US Federal Reserve. 

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 Dec 2025

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