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Q+A: The Week Ahead | 15 Dec 2025

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 15 Dec 2025

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Three rate cuts, a surprise inflation flare-up, house prices roaring and the labour market finally losing a bit of steam – 2025 has been a strange year for the economy. In this special year-in-review, Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to unpack what happened with rates, government spending, jobs and productivity, and whether the next move is a rate hike.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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