FEAR & GREED | Business News The Weekend Edition | 16-17 August 2025
Aug 15, 2025
A lively debate kicks off with major company earnings and interest rate cuts influencing the economic landscape. The hosts tackle proposals for a four-day workweek, discussing its potential to boost productivity and GDP. Insights into housing development reforms reveal innovative strategies for superannuation funds. Telstra's impressive earnings draw attention, alongside shifts in the aviation industry's focus on premium seating. All this unfolds in a playful competition where storytelling in business takes center stage, inviting listeners to join the conversation.
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RBA Cuts Signal Easing Cycle
- The RBA cut the cash rate 25bps to 3.6% after June quarter inflation showed inflation near target.
- AMP expects three more cuts taking the rate to 2.85% over the next year, boosting equities and household cash flow.
Rate Cut Seen Through Retail Lens
- Michael links the rate cut to consumer spending winners like retailers, noting JB Hi‑Fi's rebound after initial sell‑off.
- He frames the cut as the biggest story of the half year so far due to market and household impacts.
Productivity Drag On Growth
- The RBA highlighted downgraded productivity as a constraint on growth and a policy concern.
- Lower productivity now raises pressure on government reform to boost long-term growth and living standards.