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10:26

Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB

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2026/10/04

Australia’s housing shortage is already being constrained by costs, skills shortages and lengthy construction times. Now another enormous investment boom could add to the pressure: data centres.Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including building activity. They also look at the potential for AI infrastructure to compete with housing for skilled trades, consumer confidence after the latest rate rise, and what the RBA’s

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13:12

Q+A: Could oil hit $US150 a barrel?

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2026/09/28

Oil prices are back above $US100 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz rattles energy and bond markets. But with global inventories already depleted, how much worse could the situation get if a deal between the US and Iran remains out of reach?Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the risk of Brent crude reaching $US150 a barrel, why diesel may be even more vulnerable, how protected Australia is from physical

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11:30

Q+A: The Week Ahead with NAB | 28 Sep 2026

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2026/09/27

It’s a huge week for the Australian economy, with the Reserve Bank widely expected to lift interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday - and fresh inflation data due just 24 hours later.Sean Aylmer speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about why inflation is proving stubborn, the risk of further rate rises, and what the latest data is telling us about consumer spending and the outlook for residential construction.The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia BankFind

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10:35

Q+A: The hidden risks as accountants embrace AI

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2026/09/23

AI is rapidly finding its way into accounting firms, helping with everything from research and document reviews to client communications and compliance. But as adoption accelerates, so do the risks - from convincing but incorrect answers to confidential data ending up in the wrong place.Recorded live at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with HUB24’s Jason Entwistle and Dr Evan Morrison, and Jayson Nooy from Newhaven Group, about how accountants are actually using AI, where the productivity

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12:26

Q+A: Where to invest if the AI boom comes unstuck

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2026/09/22

AI has become one of the defining investment stories of this market cycle. But where might investors look if the AI boom comes unstuck? Sean Aylmer speaks with Gaurav Sodhi, Deputy Head of Research at Intelligent Investor, about the case for an “anti-AI” portfolio. They discuss why previous technology booms have ended in euphoria, and why physical-world businesses including Orica, Eagers Automotive, JB Hi-Fi and ARB could offer diversification from the AI trade. This is general

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11:54

Q+A: The NFL’s plan to turn Australia into a nation...

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2026/09/21

More than 100,000 fans packed the MCG for the NFL’s first regular season game in the Asia-Pacific - but for the league, Melbourne was never meant to be a one-off.Sean Aylmer speaks with Charlotte Offord, General Manager of NFL Australia and New Zealand, about the NFL’s strategy for building a long-term fan base in Australia, why it doesn’t see the AFL and NRL as competitors, and how technology and personalisation are helping turn casual interest into fandom.Adobe, which works with

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12:14

Q+A: Record numbers are setting up SMSFs - and...

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2026/09/16

Self-managed super funds have hit a new record, with more than 680,000 SMSFs now holding over $1.1 trillion in assets. And it’s not just older Australians making the move: Gen X and Millennials accounted for almost 90 per cent of newly established funds.Recorded live at Class Ignite 2026, Sean Aylmer speaks with Class CEO Tim Steele, SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess and Heffron Managing Director Meg Heffron about the findings of the Class 2026 Annual Benchmark Report.They discuss

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14:46

Q+A: Inside the Aussie company shaping the next AI boom

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2026/09/15

The AI boom has triggered enormous investment in data centres and the infrastructure needed to train artificial intelligence. But the next opportunity could be what happens every time we actually use AI – a process known as inferencing.Sean Aylmer speaks with David Keane, co-founder and CEO of ASX-listed SCX.ai, about why he believes Australia needs its own AI inferencing capacity, the privacy implications of sending data offshore, and the possibility of Australia becoming an exporter of AI

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9:25

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 14 Sep 2026

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2026/09/13

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 economistStephen Koukoulasto lookat 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

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12:50

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 7 Sep 2026

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2026/09/06

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 economistStephen Koukoulasfor alook 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 ourfree daily newsletter here.Find out more:

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12:32

Q+A: SMS, WhatsApp and the battle for customer attention

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2026/09/03

Text messages can be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reach customers - but there’s a fine line between useful communication and something that feels like spam.Michael Thompson speaks with Paul Diamond, Head of SMB Customer Success, APAC atSinch, about when businesses should use SMS or WhatsApp, why relevance and timing matter, the rules around consent and opting out, and how businesses can protect customer trust as scammers become increasingly sophisticated.Sinchis a supporter

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13:31

Q+A: Why another rate hike is now a very real risk

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2026/09/02

The Australian economy is holding up better than expected. GDP grew 2.1 per cent over the year to June, consumer spending remains resilient and households are still managing to save - despite three interest rate rises and stubborn inflation.Michael Thompson speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about what the latest GDP numbers tell us about Australian households,whether economic growth and sticky inflation have increased the risk of another interest rate rise in September, and why

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12:58

Q+A: The AI push inside Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks

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2026/08/27

Wesfarmers released its full-year results yesterday, and while Bunnings and Kmart are still booming, the conglomerate is facing a familiar retail challenge: labour, energy, transport and supply-chain costs are rising, while Australian households remain under pressure.Michael Thompson speaks with Wesfarmers Chief Financial Officer Anthony Gianotti about how the owner of Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks is using productivity gains and artificial intelligence to keep prices down.They discuss the early

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12:27

Q+A: Could AI become your crypto trader?

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2026/08/26

Bitcoin has rallied sharply, but buying it and hoping the price rises is only one way to approach crypto. Investors can buy and hold, earn staking rewards or move into riskier territory through leveraged trading.In the second instalment of Fear & Greed's monthly series with Coinbase, Sean Aylmer speaks with Hassan Ahmed, Country Director for Singapore at Coinbase, about how newcomers should approach crypto.They discuss the importance of position sizing, how staking and leverage work, whether

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12:43

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 24 Aug 2026

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2026/08/23

The unemployment rate has risen to 4.5 per cent, hours worked are falling and wages growth is easing. So is it time for the RBA to rethink its view that Australia's labour market is still tight?Michael Thompson is joined by economistStephen Koukoulasfor the Week Ahead, looking at what the latest jobs numbers mean for interest rates and what to expect from this week's inflation figures.They also preview business investment and household spending data, and ask whether Australians should be told

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11:35

Q+A: Mirvac CEO: Why the property giant is ready to...

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2026/08/19

After three years of selling assets, strengthening its balance sheet and reshaping its portfolio, Mirvac says it is ready for its next phase.Managing Director and CEO Campbell Hanan talks to Sean Aylmer about where the property giant sees its next opportunities, why it’s reducing its exposure to office property and investing more in industrial and living sectors, and the outlook for residential property.Campbell also explains why investor appetite for housing has fallen, why Mirvac isn’t

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15:14

Q+A: Copper is now BHP’s biggest earner. What comes...

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2026/08/18

BHP has delivered a strong year of earnings and cash generation, but one of the biggest changes is happening inside the business itself: copper has overtaken iron ore to account for more than half of earnings.Sean Aylmer speaks with BHP Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant about the company’s plans to grow copper production, why iron ore remains central to the business, the long-term bet on potash and the outlook for metallurgical coal. They also discuss how BHP is thinking about capital

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10:31

Q+A: QBE boss Andrew Horton on the risks reshaping...

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2026/08/17

QBE has spent years trying to become a less volatile, more predictable insurer. But that's no easy task when the risks it covers - from natural catastrophes to cyber attacks - keep changing.Sean Aylmer speaks with QBE Insurance Group CEO Andrew Horton about the strategy behind the global insurer's growth, why cyber has become a half-billion-dollar premium business for QBE, how AI could help both cyber attackers and defenders, and what he's hearing from businesses around the world about the risks

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13:44

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 17 Aug 2026

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2026/08/16

The RBA may have finally reached the end of its rate-hiking cycle, with signs that higher interest rates are starting to bite across the economy.Michael Thompson is joined by economistStephen Koukoulasfor the Week Ahead, looking at why rates could now stay on hold for the next year, whether falling house prices are being overblown, and what could turn a housing downturn into a credit crunch.They also preview the upcoming wages and jobs data, including Stephen's forecasts for wage growth and

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11:29

Q+A: Why CBA thinks this will be a difficult year for...

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2026/08/12

Commonwealth Bank has delivered a record full-year profit of $10.98 billion, but Australia’s biggest bank is also seeing clear signs of a slowing economy. Mortgage applications have fallen, household pressures are building and CBA expects housing credit growth to weaken.Sean Aylmer speaks with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about what the bank is seeing inside the Australian economy, the impact of changes to housing taxes, why slower home lending could cost CBA around $100 million in

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