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ASX loses 1pc as gold slides


Bitcoin tumbles


Littleproud survives challenge


Economy airfare wars


Grammy protests

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ASX loses 1pc as gold slides
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Bitcoin tumbles
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Littleproud survives challenge
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Economy airfare wars
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Grammy protests
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Afternoon Report | ASX down 1pc

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Monday 2 February 2026

The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions.
The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow
The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country’s most popular politician 
The prices of gold, silver and Bitcoin tumble after US President Donald Trump announces his pick for Fed chair. 
The latest Epstein email releases capture leading business figures, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk.

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Monday 2 February 2026
The housing market starts the new year with a bang, with a pick-up in both prices and successful auctions.
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<li aria-level="1">The RBA convenes today and tomorrow to deliberate on interest rates, and markets reckon there will be a rate hike tomorrow</li>
<li aria-level="1">The crisis in the federal coalition gets worse with polling showing Pauline Hanson is now the country&rsquo;s most popular politician&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The prices of gold, silver and Bitcoin tumble after US President Donald Trump announces his pick for Fed chair.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest Epstein email releases capture leading business figures, including Bill Gates and Elon Musk.</li>
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Housing starts with a bang; gold, silver, Bitcoin tumble; Epstein captures Gates, Musk

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It's all about the RBA this week, with interest rates tipped to rise. Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect.

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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It's all about the RBA this week, with interest rates tipped to rise. Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw0OdF3F0_V7IdFq4ZEFey78">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;look at what to expect. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FxN5aHjRtV9tEvjAbYYKN">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ioqn5wBJq-k2MNFVOIFWm">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KRv0-eiqbMO4Vna6g2oqH">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw0n1fuqei_uZ6WI2uofc-Yd">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770375478336633&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ob39vEibfRrBChAemZO8R">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 2 Feb 2026

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This week the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about the big sporting events they've covered in the media, from the Atlanta and London Olympics, to the US Open tennis.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang 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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This week the Winter Olympics kick off in Italy. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson talk about the big sporting events they've covered in the media, from the Atlanta and London Olympics, to the US Open tennis. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qpBsWPtiGMZW6JMG3GQL1">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw07henYhwIGNl9YhIyJOpqR">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aqqBe80v5BrEbcqP5kpqL">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw20_xVw3-BlJujqrQAHgi4g">Facebook</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1770205276831255&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3FsX3RI95u3jhpivKYBx">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: Behind the scenes at the Olympics

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