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ASX flat as rate hike looms


Labor primary vote falls to 27pc


Takeover bids knocked back


Siobhan McKenna gets New York role


Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan

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ASX flat as rate hike looms
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Labor primary vote falls to 27pc
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Takeover bids knocked back
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Siobhan McKenna gets New York role
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Trump adds drones and snipers to arch plan
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Afternoon Report | ASX flat as rate hike looms

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Monday 21 September 2026

The Reserve Bank readies itself for a rate rise. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia and other like-minded nations will work to control AI 
Australia is set to get a new large cap on the ASX, as AI group Firmus Technologies looks to list
Auction clearance rates drop again
The verdict is in on Apple’s new version of Siri

 

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Monday 21 September 2026
The Reserve Bank readies itself for a rate rise.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia and other like-minded nations will work to control AI&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia is set to get a new large cap on the ASX, as AI group Firmus Technologies looks to list</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates drop again</li>
<li aria-level="1">The verdict is in on Apple&rsquo;s new version of Siri</li>
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RBA readies for rate hike; PM touts AI control; $50b listing for ASX

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Global bond markets finally found some relief last week after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, helping restore confidence that central banks are serious about bringing inflation under control. But with oil prices still high and inflation risks lingering, the pressure hasn’t disappeared.

Michael Thompson speaks with economist Stephen Koukoulas about why the Fed’s move calmed bond markets, what it means for the Reserve Bank, and why this week’s Australian labour force figures could complicate the outlook for interest rates. 
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Global bond markets finally found some relief last week after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, helping restore confidence that central banks are serious about bringing inflation under control. But with oil prices still high and inflation risks lingering, the pressure hasn&rsquo;t disappeared. Michael Thompson speaks with 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=1790329990573655&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XwtLHhVsquDKXJ_MgIaAa">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;about why the Fed&rsquo;s move calmed bond markets, what it means for the Reserve Bank, and why this week&rsquo;s Australian labour force figures could complicate the outlook for interest rates.&nbsp; Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790329990573655&amp;usg=AOvVaw34OkFSLQEgM8N5AcAhFHcy"> free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 21 Sep 2026

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is about looking back. If Canna could sit down with her 20-year-old self for half an hour, what financial advice would she give them? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore the advice Canna would give her younger self, including the lessons that took a long time to learn.

Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online.

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​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is about looking back. If Canna could sit down with her 20-year-old self for half an hour, what financial advice would she give them? Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790167881275442&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DpxIhtBLhhQkRC9s8tVf8">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790167881275442&amp;usg=AOvVaw1b9rdoVXDz8LqwQhLTOH5-">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790167881275442&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LiMwvIk2FmLe5XKCtlqXM">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they explore the advice Canna would give her younger self, including the lessons that took a long time to learn. Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790167881275442&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TMhIPsQGxHMD_EEjukX6y">Twelve Months to Financial Freedom</a> at Big W, bookshops or <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1790167881275442&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TMhIPsQGxHMD_EEjukX6y">online</a>. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. ​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Money advice for your 20-year-old self

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