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Q+A

Short, sharp answers to questions about business, investing, economics or politics.

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Q+A: Bumper week for the economy

Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead: GDP figures for the June quarter, house prices, building approvals, household spending, international trade and more. Plus, why we shouldn't be too worried about last week's surprise bump in inflation. 

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Q+A: The four components of building your personal brand

Is it enough to just do a good job, and hope your reputation spreads? Or do you need to be building a personal brand through social media platforms like LinkedIn? 

Turns out, it's both - because a personal brand and platform could be the thing that finds your next job, or launches your side hustle. 

Michael Thompson speaks with Fear & Greed presenter Natalie MacDonald, who spent seven years working at LinkedIn, and has just launched her new business Working@It. She explains the four components of building a personal brand.

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Q+A: Three factors might see house prices skyrocket this spring

Are we entering another house price boom?

The spring selling season is just about to begin - and we’re entering the season with a fresh interest rate cut, and more expected in coming months. And at the same time, the government is bringing forward its program to help first home buyers into the market. So what will it do to house prices?

Michael Thompson is joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research & Economics at Domain.

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Q+A: Why stablecoins may be the future of payments

With the RBA already trialling stablecoins, all signs point to a major shift ahead for payments. But what are they, how do they work, and what does it mean for ordinary Australian businesses making payments here and around the world?

Michael Thompson is joined by Karl Durrance, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand at payments platform Stripe, for a 101 on all things stablecoin.

Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Stripe for Stripe Tour Sydney - the Australian leg of a global roadshow bringing together business leaders to discuss the most important local and global trends in payments and financial technology. It's happening on 11 September at ICC Sydney, and is free to register here.

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Q+A: The driving force behind Guzman y Gomez

Guzman y Gomez listed on the ASX last year, in what was probably the most exciting IPO of the year. Late last week, the Mexican-themed fast food chain delivered a 23pc increase in network sales to nearly $1.2 billion, doubled net profits and declared its first-ever dividend.

But investors hammered it, with the share price tumbling more than 22pc, on concerns about a steady start to the new financial year, and the cost of the company’s push into the US.

Guzman y Gomez co-CEO Steven Marks spoke to Juliette Saly on Ausbiz, on the day they announced their results - and gives us an insight into the passion driving the business.

Ausbiz is Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets, economy and startups. Sign up for free at ausbiz.com.au

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Q+A: Three key takeaways from the big bank results

From rising competition posed by private credit lenders, to the make-or-break moment presented by AI, these are the three main takeaways from the big bank results throughout earnings season.

Michael Thompson is joined by Noel Williams, PwC Australia’s Banking and Capital Markets Leader.

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Q+A: Why there's cause to be optimistic about the economy

Today Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead: the RBA minutes, monthly inflation data, and business investment figures. Plus, why there's cause to start being more optimistic about the economic outlook.

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Q+A: How to run an efficient meeting

Bank bosses have started putting requirements in place for efficient meetings, asking for an agenda, short presentations only, and action items. Isn't this common sense? How do you actually run an efficient meeting?

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Michael Thompson & Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our websiteLinkedInInstagram or Facebook!

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Q+A: How Amazon & NBN Co are taking on Musk's Starlink

Earlier this month, NBN Co announced it’s partnering with US tech giant Amazon to bring high speed satellite broadband to regional Australia. It’s called Project Kuiper.

Joe Lathan is Amazon's Country Manager for Project Kuiper, and he speaks with Michael Thompson about the scale of the project, what it will mean for competition more broadly - and whether Amazon might use its own rockets to put Kuiper satellites into space.

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Q+A: Woodside CEO on govt frustration, Russian oil & Santos

This week Woodside posted a profit of $1.25 billion for the six months to June 30, down 24pc on last year, but in line with expectations, partly as a result of lower oil prices.

But Woodside is a fascinating company. It’s been on an investment spree over the last couple of years, and this Ausbiz interview today with CEO Meg O’Neill looks at where those projects are up to. But it also goes into the role of gas in the energy transition, why it’s not going to have another crack at buying rival Santos, and why there’s so much frustration with government over a major gas project off WA.

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