A very special Weekend Edition - our first ever recording in front of a live audience! This episode was recorded on Thursday night at the launch of Michael Thompson's new novel, All the Perfect Days. And what a competition it was: the economy vs Trump/Musk, the return of uranium and Virgin Australia, and a truckload of bees!

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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A very special Weekend Edition - our first ever recording in front of a live audience! This episode was recorded on Thursday night at the launch of Michael Thompson's new novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.booktopia.com.au/all-the-perfect-days-michael-thompson/book/9780645858037.html&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1749651243249871&amp;usg=AOvVaw2BVNfQObI8Bte0dA0hZ5-F">All the Perfect Days</a>.&nbsp;And what a competition it was: the economy vs Trump/Musk, the return of uranium and Virgin Australia, and a truckload of bees! Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1749651243249871&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CbUFWbQyWs__VIq9uC00G">free daily newsletter here</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

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>

The Weekend Edition | Live from Business Sydney

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Monday 10 August 2026

Federal parliament is back, the Reserve Bank will deliberate on whether to hike interest rates again, and banks, telcos and retailers report earnings in one of the busiest corporate weeks of the year. 
Auction clearance rates jump, but prices keep falling
The ASX’s top performing stock over the past 12 months gets a massive boost from the Trump Administration
25,000 people die in Europe’s heatwave
AI is put to work to find new ways to handle viruses

 

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Monday 10 August 2026
Federal parliament is back, the Reserve Bank will deliberate on whether to hike interest rates again, and banks, telcos and retailers report earnings in one of the busiest corporate weeks of the year.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates jump, but prices keep falling</li>
<li aria-level="1">The ASX&rsquo;s top performing stock over the past 12 months gets a massive boost from the Trump Administration</li>
<li aria-level="1">25,000 people die in Europe&rsquo;s heatwave</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI is put to work to find new ways to handle viruses</li>
</ul>
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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>, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? 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.

Rates, earnings, fed parliament; auction rates jump but prices fall; ASX’s 1300pc winner

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The Reserve Bank looks likely to leave interest rates on hold this week. But what actually happens behind closed doors when that decision is made?

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas, looking at why he expects the RBA to stay on hold, how the nine-member Monetary Policy Board reaches its decision, and just how close those votes can be.

They also preview the NAB Business Survey, average weekly earnings and housing lending data, and look at what Commonwealth Bank's results could tell us about stress among Australian borrowers.

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The Reserve Bank looks likely to leave interest rates on hold this week. But what actually happens behind closed doors when that decision is made? 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=1786708126821033&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Y_baQkTczkGBKCXXmg8eU">Stephen Koukoulas</a>, looking at why he expects the RBA to stay on hold, how the nine-member Monetary Policy Board reaches its decision, and just how close those votes can be. They also preview the NAB Business Survey, average weekly earnings and housing lending data, and look at what Commonwealth Bank's results could tell us about stress among Australian borrowers. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1786708126821033&amp;usg=AOvVaw2U4JM08-u46UllJZQNKJPW">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 10 Aug 2026

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Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season.

From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season. From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes

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