Wednesday 16 September 2026

The local sharemarket hits a three month low as big names BHP and Commonwealth Bank are sold off. 
The slowing mortgage market starts to eat into profit margins
Another well-known retailer fails
Australian adults will soon have to prove they are at least 18 years of age, to get the full Apple experience
The hot summer in Europe means this year’s Champagne vintage will be more alcoholic than ever

 

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Wednesday 16 September 2026
The local sharemarket hits a three month low as big names BHP and Commonwealth Bank are sold off.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The slowing mortgage market starts to eat into profit margins</li>
<li aria-level="1">Another well-known retailer fails</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australian adults will soon have to prove they are at least 18 years of age, to get the full Apple experience</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hot summer in Europe means this year&rsquo;s Champagne vintage will be more alcoholic than ever</li>
</ul>
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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> - money advice for your 20-year-old self. 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.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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ASX hits 3-month low; Apple’s age verification; ‘26 Champagne vintage more alcoholic

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX rises as RBA lifts rates


Codan expects profit to more than double


Hanson-Young bids for Greens leadership


Pope rebukes Nvidia boss over AI


Five bailed after UK terror arrests

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ASX rises as RBA lifts rates
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Codan expects profit to more than double
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Hanson-Young bids for Greens leadership
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Pope rebukes Nvidia boss over AI
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Five bailed after UK terror arrests
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Afternoon Report | ASX rises as RBA lifts rates

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Tuesday 29 September 2026

The Albanese government closes in on being the highest taxing government in history. 
Global investors get jittery over the lack of progress in the Strait of Hormuz
The share prices of two ASX-listed companies surge after one receives a takeover bid, and the other knocks back an offer 
The country’s most powerful battery hits full capacity
Taylor Swift is now, officially, queen of the Video Music Awards

 

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Tuesday 29 September 2026
The Albanese government closes in on being the highest taxing government in history.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Global investors get jittery over the lack of progress in the Strait of Hormuz</li>
<li aria-level="1">The share prices of two ASX-listed companies surge after one receives a takeover bid, and the other knocks back an offer&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The country&rsquo;s most powerful battery hits full capacity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Taylor Swift is now, officially, queen of the Video Music Awards</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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;
&nbsp;
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> - the five biggest myths about ETFs. 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.

Albanese government & peak tax; investors jittery over Hormuz; Swift’s record

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Oil prices are back above $US100 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz rattles energy and bond markets. But with global inventories already depleted, how much worse could the situation get if a deal between the US and Iran remains out of reach?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the risk of Brent crude reaching $US150 a barrel, why diesel may be even more vulnerable, how protected Australia is from physical shortages, and why the current crisis could ultimately accelerate a shift towards structurally lower oil prices.

Oil prices are back above $US100 a barrel as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz rattles energy and bond markets. But with global inventories already depleted, how much worse could the situation get if a deal between the US and Iran remains out of reach? Sean Aylmer speaks with Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research at Commonwealth Bank, about the risk of Brent crude reaching $US150 a barrel, why diesel may be even more vulnerable, how protected Australia is from physical shortages, and why the current crisis could ultimately accelerate a shift towards structurally lower oil prices.

Q+A: Could oil hit $US150 a barrel?

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ASX hits 3-month low; Apple’s age verification; ‘26 Champagne vintage more alcoholic

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