Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald battle over the biggest and best business stories of the week, with Adam Lang deciding the winner.

This week: what the latest economic numbers mean for interest rates, the house price downturn, and the reforms that could shape the way we work and live.

Plus, a changing political landscape, the power of AI, and a bizarre police chase that became one of the week’s best social media stories.

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Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald battle over the biggest and best business stories of the week, with Adam Lang deciding the winner. This week: what the latest economic numbers mean for interest rates, the house price downturn, and the reforms that could shape the way we work and live. Plus, a changing political landscape, the power of AI, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/runaway-emu-police-pursuit-orange-nsw/107105798&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788954027796868&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ay6UwxmqqVDeX9blxIoH-">bizarre police chase</a>&nbsp;that became one of the week&rsquo;s best social media stories. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788954027796868&amp;usg=AOvVaw3A__Y4HH-2eWsMQObmupWC">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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The Saturday Edition | 5 Sep 2026

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