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Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether another interest rate hike is now inevitable; why soaring bond yields and trouble in private credit matter for investors; Starbucks&rsquo; billion-dollar bet on bringing people back into caf&eacute;s; the business impact of the NFL in Melbourne; and Donald Trump&rsquo;s extraordinary $5,000 promise to American voters. Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YN5oi7IO7u3LnCF0OXDqJ">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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The Saturday Edition | 12 Sep 2026

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