From a Big Beautiful Bill to lavish weddings and royal trains, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Diana Mousina (Deputy Chief Economist at AMP) picking a winner in a fierce debate.

From a Big Beautiful Bill to lavish weddings and royal trains, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest judge Diana Mousina (Deputy Chief Economist at AMP) picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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

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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

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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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 edges higher ahead of RBA


Rates could hit 5.35pc


Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers


Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia


Five arrested near RAF base

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ASX edges higher ahead of RBA
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Virgin cancellations hit 30,000 passengers
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Mike Baird quits Cricket Australia
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Five arrested near RAF base
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Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher ahead of RBA

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Monday 28 September 2026

Get ready for higher loan repayments with the Reserve Bank set to lift interest rates tomorrow. 
Manufacturing in Australia needs 91,000 new workers over the next decade
Traditionally the weakest month on the ASX is September, and this year’s vintage is particularly poor
McDonald’s is set to revamp its global network of 44,000 stores
What data reveals about the secret to a happy relationship

 

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Monday 28 September 2026
Get ready for higher loan repayments with the Reserve Bank set to lift interest rates tomorrow.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Manufacturing in Australia needs 91,000 new workers over the next decade</li>
<li aria-level="1">Traditionally the weakest month on the ASX is September, and this year&rsquo;s vintage is particularly poor</li>
<li aria-level="1">McDonald&rsquo;s is set to revamp its global network of 44,000 stores</li>
<li aria-level="1">What data reveals about the secret to a happy relationship</li>
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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> - the five biggest myths about ETFs. 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.

Rate hike on the way; McDonald’s to revamp 44,000 stores; secret to a happy relationship

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It’s a huge week for the Australian economy, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday - and fresh inflation data due just 24 hours later.

Sean Aylmer speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about why inflation is proving stubborn, the risk of further rate rises, and what the latest data is telling us about consumer spending and the outlook for residential construction.

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It&rsquo;s a huge week for the Australian economy, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday - and fresh inflation data due just 24 hours later. Sean Aylmer speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about why inflation is proving stubborn, the risk of further rate rises, and what the latest data is telling us about consumer spending and the outlook for residential construction. The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nab.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790936597503554&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tCwLZEsDg06E0kWb7rNj2">National Australia Bank</a>

Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB | 28 Sep 2026

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