 Inflation in Australia hits a 33 year high. 

Also today:
The Murdochs dump a $40 billion merger plan for News Corp
Sales of newly built homes fall sharply
And this Australia Day, many employees will be in the office working 

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

This week, it’s all about emergency money - how much you need to have stashed away, and what to do with it. Get it fromAPPLE,SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Inflation in Australia hits a 33 year high. 
Also today:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Murdochs dump a $40 billion merger plan for News Corp</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sales of newly built homes fall sharply</li>
<li aria-level="1">And this Australia Day, many employees will be in the office working </li>
</ul>
Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That?
This week, it’s all about emergency money - how much you need to have stashed away, and what to do with it. Get it 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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Inflation hits 33 year high, Murdochs dump $40b merger, Aus Day not a holiday for some

Tuesday 3 February 2026

The federal Liberals and Nationals in talks to reform the Coalition just as parliament resumes for the year. 
Competition in home lending heats up just as interest rates are set to rise 
The boss of Corporate Travel Management resigns five months after the company said it can’t sign off its annual accounts. 
The rest of the world pushes to follow Australia’s social media ban for kids
Melania, the documentary, about the First Lady Melania Trump, fails to set the box office alight

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Tuesday 3 February 2026
The federal Liberals and Nationals in talks to reform the Coalition just as parliament resumes for the year.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Competition in home lending heats up just as interest rates are set to rise&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The boss of Corporate Travel Management resigns five months after the company said it can&rsquo;t sign off its annual accounts.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The rest of the world pushes to follow Australia&rsquo;s social media ban for kids</li>
<li aria-level="1">Melania, the documentary, about the First Lady Melania Trump, fails to set the box office alight</li>
</ul>
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Libs-Nats in talks to reunite; mortgage competition heats up; Melania doco flops

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/a795d9bc-982b-452f-a2f2-b3e500bd13ce/transcript

Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, looks back at the forces that drove markets in 2025 — from the AI boom to the “great broadening” beyond US megacaps.

He talks to Sean Aylmer about the bull and bear cases for US equities in 2026, why the US dollar matters for Australian investors, and where diversification may make sense as volatility returns.

For more information, visit www.montinvest.com or call 02 8046 5000.
Follow Roger’s insights at www.rogermontgomery.com

Montgomery Investment Management is a supporter of Fear + Greed. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Roger Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, looks back at the forces that drove markets in 2025 &mdash; from the AI boom to the &ldquo;great broadening&rdquo; beyond US megacaps. He talks to Sean Aylmer about the bull and bear cases for US equities in 2026, why the US dollar matters for Australian investors, and where diversification may make sense as volatility returns. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.montinvest.com/">www.montinvest.com</a>&nbsp;or call 02 8046 5000. Follow Roger&rsquo;s insights at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rogermontgomery.com/">www.rogermontgomery.com</a> Montgomery Investment Management is a supporter of Fear + Greed. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The bull and bear cases for equities in 2026

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