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Ask Fear & Greed: Has the wealth effect lost its power?

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Thursday 22 January 2026

The sell-America trade gathers momentum as the US and Europe snipe over Greenland. 
The federal coalition is in disarray after Nationals leader David Littleproud and 10 senior MPs quit their positions on the frontbench 
House and unit prices finish 2025 at record highs
A bunch of Aussie cricketers invest in a European T20 competition
The battle for the owner of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and DC Comics heats up

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Thursday 22 January 2026
The sell-America trade gathers momentum as the US and Europe snipe over Greenland.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal coalition is in disarray after Nationals leader David Littleproud and 10 senior MPs quit their positions on the frontbench&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">House and unit prices finish 2025 at record highs</li>
<li aria-level="1">A bunch of Aussie cricketers invest in a European T20 competition</li>
<li aria-level="1">The battle for the owner of Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and DC Comics heats up</li>
</ul>
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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> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. 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.

Sell America trade heats up; Coalition in tatters; house & unit prices hit record

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When equities, bonds and the US dollar all fall at once, where do investors turn? 

Sean Aylmer speaks to Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the rise in anti-US sentiment, the concentration risk hiding in global portfolios, and why some investors are choosing cash over bonds while reassessing their exposure to US markets.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

When equities, bonds and the US dollar all fall at once, where do investors turn?&nbsp; Sean Aylmer speaks to Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the rise in anti-US sentiment, the concentration risk hiding in global portfolios, and why some investors are choosing cash over bonds while reassessing their exposure to US markets. This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The anti-US trade explained

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ASX down 0.4pc


Nationals frontbenchers quit


Boost for Aussie space industry


Warning over bus ‘kill switch’


Air Force One turns back from Davos

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Boost for Aussie space industry
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Warning over bus &lsquo;kill switch&rsquo;
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Air Force One turns back from Davos
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Afternoon Report | ASX dips on Trump fears

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