In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what's in store for the economy this year - from interest rates to unemployment - with special guest economist Stephen Koukoulas.

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In just five minutes, Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson look at what's in store for the economy this year - from interest rates to unemployment - with special guest economist <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thekouk.com/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1703465812791414&amp;usg=AOvVaw18TY_pntPR78cbRKTEZXc0">Stephen Koukoulas</a>. New episodes every day, and regular business news from January 15. This podcast contains general information only - you should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

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What to watch in the economy this year

With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia’s traditional rental model.

Local: Residential founder and co-CEO Matt Berg talks to Sean Aylmer about how institutionally owned housing works, why long-term leases matter, and why investors are backing the model as both a solution and an opportunity.

To find out more, visit localresidential.com.au


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With house prices rising and the rental crisis deepening, build-to-rent is emerging as a serious alternative to Australia&rsquo;s traditional rental model. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://localresidential.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769940228403948&amp;usg=AOvVaw04E9mDqrnU9lUKuKv3-2Zn">Local: Residential</a>&nbsp;founder and co-CEO Matt Berg talks to Sean Aylmer about how institutionally owned housing works, why long-term leases matter, and why investors are backing the model as both a solution and an opportunity. To find out more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://localresidential.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769940228403948&amp;usg=AOvVaw04E9mDqrnU9lUKuKv3-2Zn">localresidential.com.au</a> Local: Residential is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed. This podcast contains general information only.

Q+A: Could this be the answer to Australia's rental crisis?

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Afternoon Report | ASX hits three month high

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Tuesday 27 January 2026

Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don’t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely. 
Australia’s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around 
The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies 
Protests mar Australia Day across the nation
The story of a former flight attendant who conned his way onto hundreds of free flights by posing as a pilot

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Tuesday 27 January 2026
Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don&rsquo;t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia&rsquo;s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Protests mar Australia Day across the nation</li>
<li aria-level="1">The story of a former flight attendant who conned his way onto hundreds of free flights by posing as a pilot</li>
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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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.

Inflation to set rates; Bluescope looks for buyers; the “pilot” scoring free flights

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