It was a day stock market pros were hoping the latest inflation news from the US was going to be music to their ears. But it turned out to be a hot August fright!

US inflation disappoints & Wall Street tanks + Star Entertainment: 'Unfit to hold casino license'.

When the next vote for a republic is put to the Australian people, I predict it will go down more heavily than it did in 1999.

BOM confirms La Nina weather pattern for east coast Australia yet again, Pilbara Minerals reaches new top in lithium rally, Ramsay Healthcare shares drop 13% as takeover falls apart, and MORE.

What can we learn from some of the most successful business leaders in the world?

Here's a look at some of the most significant economic implications over the past week.

New parliament sitting days added following cancellation after Queen's death, Twitter shareholders approve of Musk's offer, JPMorgan acquires new fintech said to rival Block and Square, + MORE.

Paul Rickard is joined by Michael Wayne of Medallion Financial, Adam Dawes of Shaw and Partners, and Ron Shamgar of Tamim Asset Management.

This is a week when stocks could turn around and head up, with concerns about how fast interest rates will rise.