Q+A: The Week Ahead | 7 Sep 2026

The headlines have been dominated by inflation, stronger-than-expected economic growth and the prospect of another interest rate hike. But what's the outlook through a business lens? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas [https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1789128306830077&usg=AOvVaw1A8HMPc0NE0joJgGk6kjpt] for a look at five reasons Australian businesses can be more optimistic right now – from rising investment and resilient household spending to wages, lower government demand and the global economy. Join our free daily newsletter here [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1789128306830077&usg=AOvVaw1364PBCcv97nRVrr9UWW2G]. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.