Friday 19 January 2024

The employment market shed 65,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate stayed at 3.9 per cent.

Also today:
Super funds bounce back
New home building levels fall to a decade low
Tesla cuts prices in Europe - will Australia be next?

Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?

This week, it’s all about tips to help with the cost of living. Get the episode fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Friday 19 January 2024
The employment market shed 65,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate stayed at 3.9 per cent.
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Super funds bounce back</li>
<li aria-level="1">New home building levels fall to a decade low</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tesla cuts prices in Europe - will Australia be next?</li>
</ul>
Plus don’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, it’s all about tips to help with the cost of living. 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.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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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

Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/">Michael Thompson</a>. Find out more at <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

Big job losses as rates bite; super funds have top year; Tesla prices cut, but not in Oz

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ASX hits three month high


Victoria heatwave sets record


QLD Premier condemns flag burning


DroneShield pipeline worries


NRA turns on Trump over Minneapolis shooting

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Afternoon Report | ASX hits three month high

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Tuesday 27 January 2026

Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don’t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely. 
Australia’s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around 
The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies 
Protests mar Australia Day across the nation
The story of a former flight attendant who conned his way onto hundreds of free flights by posing as a pilot

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And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Local investors are hoping for a benign inflation reading this week, amid all the global turmoil. But if they don&rsquo;t get one, then a rate hike next week is likely.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia&rsquo;s largest steel company, Bluescope, shops itself around&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The push to replace Liberal leader Sussan Ley intensifies&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Protests mar Australia Day across the nation</li>
<li aria-level="1">The story of a former flight attendant who conned his way onto hundreds of free flights by posing as a pilot</li>
</ul>
Join our<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup"> free daily newsletter here</a>.
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.

Inflation to set rates; Bluescope looks for buyers; the “pilot” scoring free flights

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Australia’s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk.

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

Australia&rsquo;s miners are entering a new phase of consolidation, with a potential mega merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore putting copper, scale and growth firmly in focus. Sean Aylmer speaks to Brian Szeto from Morningstar DBRS in Canada about why the biggest miners are doing deals now, why copper has become the most strategic commodity of all, and why standing still may be the biggest risk. This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The high stakes behind Rio Tinto & Glencore mega merger talks

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Big job losses as rates bite; super funds have top year; Tesla prices cut, but not in Oz

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