Monday 9th August 2021 

The Reserve Bank wants to more closely regulate the payments system as tech giants like Afterpay, Google and Apple move into the space. 

Also today:
Iron ore prices tumble, but coal prices surge.
COVID cases in NSW soar over the weekend, with the State Premier aiming for a 50 per cent vaccination rate.
And just how much has the economy slowed?

 

Monday 9th August 2021&nbsp;
The Reserve Bank wants to more closely regulate the payments system as tech giants like Afterpay, Google and Apple move into the space.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Iron ore prices tumble, but coal prices surge.</li>
<li aria-level="1">COVID cases in NSW soar over the weekend, with the State Premier aiming for a 50 per cent vaccination rate.</li>
<li aria-level="1">And just how much has the economy slowed?</li>
</ul>
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Monday 7 September 2026

Parliament resumes in Canberra, with social media reform, illicit tobacco and family trusts on the agenda. 
The Tesla model y knocks off the dual cab utes to become the best-selling vehicle in Australia. 
Tensions rise in the middle east, after the US attacks Iranian oil tankers
The spring selling season kicks off with a whimper,
Finally something robots aren’t good at: making pizza.

 

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Monday 7 September 2026
Parliament resumes in Canberra, with social media reform, illicit tobacco and family trusts on the agenda.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Tesla model y knocks off the dual cab utes to become the best-selling vehicle in Australia.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tensions rise in the middle east, after the US attacks Iranian oil tankers</li>
<li aria-level="1">The spring selling season kicks off with a whimper,</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finally something robots aren&rsquo;t good at: making pizza.</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> - twelve months to financial freedom. 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.

Parliament returns for policy showdown; Tesla tops sales; spring auctions stumble

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The headlines have been dominated by inflation, stronger-than-expected economic growth and the prospect of another interest rate hike. But what's the outlook through a business lens?

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for a look at five reasons Australian businesses can be more optimistic right now – from rising investment and resilient household spending to wages, lower government demand and the global economy.

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The headlines have been dominated by inflation, stronger-than-expected economic growth and the prospect of another interest rate hike. But what's the outlook through a business lens? 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=1789128306830077&amp;usg=AOvVaw1A8HMPc0NE0joJgGk6kjpt">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;for a&nbsp;look at five reasons Australian businesses can be more optimistic right now &ndash; from rising investment and resilient household spending to wages, lower government demand and the global economy. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789128306830077&amp;usg=AOvVaw1364PBCcv97nRVrr9UWW2G">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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