This week: All eyes are on the Reserve Bank Board ahead of their decision on monetary policy tomorrow.

Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

This week: All eyes are on the Reserve Bank Board ahead of their decision on monetary policy tomorrow. Sean Aylmer and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1751670468608111&amp;usg=AOvVaw27z9c1WDh-UrK-gaRZVdKp">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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The Week Ahead | 7 July 2025

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX dips on talk of US rate hike


Monash IVF profit plunges


Hanson accuses PM of inciting violence


Music giants sue Anthropic


15-metre rugby flyover raises eyebrows

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This is the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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ASX dips on talk of US rate hike
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Monash IVF profit plunges
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Hanson accuses PM of inciting violence
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Music giants sue Anthropic
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15-metre rugby flyover raises eyebrows
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips; music giants sue Anthropic

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Monday 31 August 2026

August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead. 
One Nation’s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling
The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela’s oilfields
Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring
Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries and $4 stamps.

 

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Monday 31 August 2026
August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">One Nation&rsquo;s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela&rsquo;s oilfields</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries and $4 stamps.</li>
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Profit growth rebounds; One Nation’s by-election blitz; $4 stamps on the way

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A hotter-than-expected inflation result and surprisingly strong household spending have changed the outlook for interest rates, with another RBA hike now looking increasingly likely.

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas for the Week Ahead, looking at what this week's GDP figures will tell us about the strength of the economy, and why Stephen has changed his call on rates.

They also look at building approvals and the balance of payments, and ask why the RBA has scheduled its crucial September rates decision just one day before the next inflation figures are released.

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A hotter-than-expected inflation result and surprisingly strong household spending have changed the outlook for interest rates, with another RBA hike now looking increasingly likely. 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=1788526171323415&amp;usg=AOvVaw09j7oOR1BKvEpsPijkHmZ6">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;for the Week Ahead, looking at what this week's GDP figures will tell us about the strength of the economy, and why Stephen has changed his call on rates. They also look at building approvals and the balance of payments, and ask why the RBA has scheduled its crucial September rates decision just one day before the next inflation figures are released. Join&nbsp;our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788526171323415&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KWELQq3M34-oXcZubpf0D">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 31 Aug 2026

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