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Ask Fear & Greed: We work hard. Why is productivity low?

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Tuesday 6 October 2026

The ASX readies for the biggest float since Telstra, with Firmus set to give local investors direct access to the AI boom. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Fiji for high-level climate talks
Australians are dobbing in tax cheats at a rate of 1,000 a week
The cost-of-living crisis causes near retirees to extend their working lives
The latest data on deaths reveals the most likely time to fall off the perch is your late 80s

 

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Tuesday 6 October 2026
The ASX readies for the biggest float since Telstra, with Firmus set to give local investors direct access to the AI boom.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Fiji for high-level climate talks</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australians are dobbing in tax cheats at a rate of 1,000 a week</li>
<li aria-level="1">The cost-of-living crisis causes near retirees to extend their working lives</li>
<li aria-level="1">The latest data on deaths reveals the most likely time to fall off the perch is your late 80s</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> - what a financial planner would fix first. 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 readies for mega float; tax cheat dob-ins soar; when do people die in Australia?

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Crypto has rallied strongly, but regulatory uncertainty remains after the US Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act. So where does Bitcoin fit in portfolios now - and how are the big institutional investors thinking about it?

Sean Aylmer speaks with John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, about regulation, Bitcoin’s role in portfolio construction, and why he believes crypto is already mainstream in awareness, but still very early when it comes to actual adoption.

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This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Crypto has rallied strongly, but regulatory uncertainty remains after the US Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act. So where does Bitcoin fit in portfolios now - and how are the big institutional investors thinking about it? Sean Aylmer speaks with John D&rsquo;Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase, about regulation, Bitcoin&rsquo;s role in portfolio construction, and why he believes crypto is already mainstream in awareness, but still very early when it comes to actual adoption. Coinbase is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed. This is general information only, and you should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Why big investors are taking Bitcoin seriously

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CSL signs $510m drug development deal


AFL wins grand final ratings battle


Andrew challenges Epstein arrest


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Afternoon Report | ASX closes flat after early surge

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