Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, after last week's softer-than-expected GDP figures.

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 June 2026

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Monday 13 July 2026

The ceasefire between the US and Iran appears over after a new wave of fighting in the Middle East. 
The national house market bounces slightly
The world’s boom stock, Nvidia, struggles to keep up with its competitors
Qantas is the most on-time airline in the world
Food and delivery drivers wages are set to jump by 25 per cent

 

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Monday 13 July 2026
The ceasefire between the US and Iran appears over after a new wave of fighting in the Middle East.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The national house market bounces slightly</li>
<li aria-level="1">The world&rsquo;s boom stock, Nvidia, struggles to keep up with its competitors</li>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas is the most on-time airline in the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">Food and delivery drivers wages are set to jump by 25 per cent</li>
</ul>
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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> - how to fix a broken budget. 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.

US-Iran ceasefire collapses; housing market bounces; Nvidia struggles to keep up

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This week:
NAB business survey
Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey
Forecasts of slower economic growth

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

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This week:
<ul>
<li>NAB business survey</li>
<li>Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey</li>
<li>Forecasts of slower economic growth</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=1784292612642556&amp;usg=AOvVaw13K-AjyOA0OivkdPrnXv5x">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=1784292612642556&amp;usg=AOvVaw2F6m786FdBBkgiPjV5Jlw8">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 13 July 2026

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Most people aren’t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand how you approach money, things start to make sense. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they go through five main money personalities, and how they can impact your financial future.

Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now.

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The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product.

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Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Most people aren&rsquo;t bad with money. They just approach it in a certain way. And once you understand&nbsp;how&nbsp;you approach money, things start to make sense. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1784115570791653&amp;usg=AOvVaw0tQNZL5fy1j9CXb6DshmgF">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a&nbsp;financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1784115570791653&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hw8kFLqGm5HdkpqlZWFsC">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1784115570791653&amp;usg=AOvVaw3SQ5C80aH7_-UAqy8tz0UO">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they go through five main money personalities, and how they can impact your financial future. Canna and Michael have written a book!&nbsp;Twelve Months to Financial Freedom&nbsp;will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.booktopia.com.au/twelve-months-to-financial-freedom-canna-campbell/book/9781761473685.html?srsltid%3DAfmBOoqgbRhz1vZo8ZH_iQwHWlDnohcVHJt5f2PSpViArzCT85TLC4KJ&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1784115570791653&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MXfJ4UEEk84IfMngAsHur">preorder your copy right now</a>.
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What’s your money personality - and is it costing you?

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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 8 June 2026

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