FEAR & GREED | Business News

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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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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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.
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The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and plenty of laughs.

This week: what the future holds for AI and electric cars, the greatest marketing campaigns of all time, and the spectacular danger of sending a text to the wrong person.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.
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