Friday 19 August 2022

Australia’s unemployment rate falls to a new 48 year low. 

Also today:
Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels, but people are trying to travel outside peak hours
F45 reports a $US35 million loss as the gym chain’s woes worsen
And why Japan is running a campaign to get 20 and 30 years olds to drink more alcohol

Friday 19 August 2022
Australia’s unemployment rate falls to a new 48 year low. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels, but people are trying to travel outside peak hours</li>
<li aria-level="1">F45 reports a $US35 million loss as the gym chain’s woes worsen</li>
<li aria-level="1">And why Japan is running a campaign to get 20 and 30 years olds to drink more alcohol</li>
</ul>

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Unemployment hits new low, traffic’s back but tolls are down, F45 in trouble

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Afternoon Report | ASX up 0.1pc as oil tops $US107

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Monday 14 September 2026

Leaders of the AI world say they will slow the pace of development in the sector, to guard against technology having too much power. 
The Aussie share market wipes out its gains for 2026, and is now one of the worst performing developed markets for the year
The leaders of India, China, Russia, Iran and others unite against US aggression
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s criticism of his mother
Finally some good news from the local housing market

 

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Monday 14 September 2026
Leaders of the AI world say they will slow the pace of development in the sector, to guard against technology having too much power.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie share market wipes out its gains for 2026, and is now one of the worst performing developed markets for the year</li>
<li aria-level="1">The leaders of India, China, Russia, Iran and others unite against US aggression</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s criticism of his mother</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finally some good news from the local housing market</li>
</ul>
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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> - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. 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.

AI leaders’ dire warnings; ASX wipes out 2026 gains; good news for housing market

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Population and migration are back in focus this week, with new figures set to shed light on one of the biggest economic and political debates in Australia - and the pressure on housing and living standards.

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the balance between migration, skills and housing, and what population growth means for the economy on a per-person basis.

They also look ahead to the Reserve Bank’s appearance before a parliamentary committee, with another interest rate hike increasingly on the agenda, and explain why soaring global bond yields matter for governments, markets and investors.

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Population and migration are back in focus this week, with new figures set to shed light on one of the biggest economic and political debates in Australia - and the pressure on housing and living standards. 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=1789723266301051&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AnNxDJdNbXJBudH1M-1sN">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look&nbsp;at the balance between migration, skills and housing, and what population growth means for the economy on a per-person basis. They also look ahead to the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s appearance before a parliamentary committee, with another interest rate hike increasingly on the agenda, and explain why soaring global bond yields matter for governments, markets and investors. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789723266301051&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZpsnLMsf6l86Au9jOC-Ym"> free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 14 Sep 2026

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Unemployment hits new low, traffic’s back but tolls are down, F45 in trouble

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