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Defence faces landmark class action


RBA chief warns on housing, payments and quantum threat


Former ANZ boss defends trader’s sacking


Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada

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Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips for the day but up for the week

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Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

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The Saturday Edition brings together the serious, the surprising and the slightly ridiculous stories of the week. This week: whether another interest rate hike is now inevitable; why soaring bond yields and trouble in private credit matter for investors; Starbucks&rsquo; billion-dollar bet on bringing people back into caf&eacute;s; the business impact of the NFL in Melbourne; and Donald Trump&rsquo;s extraordinary $5,000 promise to American voters. Michael Thompson and Sean Aylmer go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YN5oi7IO7u3LnCF0OXDqJ">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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ASX dives


ASIO warning


Bathla sales


Qld downgrade


49ers v Rams

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ASX dives
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ASIO warning
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Bathla sales
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Qld downgrade
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49ers v Rams
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Afternoon Report | Markets nervous over rates

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Friday 11 September 2026

The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel.
US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms
American NFL arrives in Melbourne
Hollywood has its biggest box office summer in its biggest market ever
Nine Media’s Stan to retain the rights to the English Premier League

 

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Friday 11 September 2026
The local sharemarket has one of its worst days of the year as oil prices push beyond $US100 a barrel.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">US President Donald Trump offers voters $US5,000 if they vote Republican in the upcoming mid-terms</li>
<li aria-level="1">American NFL arrives in Melbourne</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hollywood has its biggest box office summer in its biggest market ever</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nine Media&rsquo;s Stan to retain the rights to the English Premier League</li>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

ASX tumbles; Trump promises $US5,000 to every American; NFL hits Melbourne

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