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Rocky start to peace talks

David Jones appoints new CEO

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Egypt’s first World Cup win in 92 years

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Monday 22 June 2026
Auction clearance rates fall to their lowest level since the early days of COVID, as higher interest rates and budget changes kick in.
The ceasefire between the US and Iran teeters on the brink
BHP gets sold off on cost overruns, as CSL finds a bunch of friendly investors
The federal government extends the fuel excise discount
UK PM Keir Starmer is set to lose his job
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This week:
Monthly inflation data for May, after last week's warning from the RBA about the potential for rate hikes
Labour force figures - will unemployment keep rising?
Job vacancies
Household spending
Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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A CGT backflip, an agreement to end the war, Pauline Hanson's most important speech yet, and two huge warnings from two central banks.

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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