Monday 31 August 2026

August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead. 
One Nation’s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling
The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela’s oilfields
Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring
Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries and $4 stamps.

 

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Monday 31 August 2026
August earnings season wraps up, with profit growth rebounding, but wariness about the year ahead.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation&rsquo;s win in a state by-election sends the major parties scrambling</li>
<li aria-level="1">The US strikes a deal for partial control of Venezuela&rsquo;s oilfields</li>
<li aria-level="1">Auction clearance rates soften as we head into spring</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia Post warns we could be heading to weekly deliveries and $4 stamps.</li>
</ul>
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Profit growth rebounds; One Nation’s by-election blitz; $4 stamps on the way

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Thursday 1 October 2026

House prices fall for a sixth consecutive month across the country with owners wondering how far the slump will go. 
August inflation comes in slightly lower than expected, but that’s unlikely to prevent another rate hike
Credit and debit card surcharges disappear from today
Mental health emerges as the leading workplace safety problem
One of the world’s biggest sporting teams, Manchester City, found guilty of defrauding the English Premier League

 

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Thursday 1 October 2026
House prices fall for a sixth consecutive month across the country with owners wondering how far the slump will go.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">August inflation comes in slightly lower than expected, but that&rsquo;s unlikely to prevent another rate hike</li>
<li aria-level="1">Credit and debit card surcharges disappear from today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mental health emerges as the leading workplace safety problem</li>
<li aria-level="1">One of the world&rsquo;s biggest sporting teams, Manchester City, found guilty of defrauding the English Premier League</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> - 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.

House prices tumble; mental health the main workplace problem; card surcharges end

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Australians with more than $3 million in super are now facing an additional layer of tax under Division 296. But changes outside super have also altered the calculation for anyone thinking about withdrawing money and investing it elsewhere.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Meg Heffron, Managing Director of Heffron, about how Division 296 works, why valuations matter particularly for SMSFs, who needs to start planning now, and why super may still be the most attractive place for people with balances between $3 million and $10 million.

This episode was recorded at Class Ignite 2026. Class is a supporter of Fear & Greed.

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

Australians with more than $3 million in super are now facing an additional layer of tax under Division 296. But changes outside super have also altered the calculation for anyone thinking about withdrawing money and investing it elsewhere. Sean Aylmer speaks with Meg Heffron, Managing Director of Heffron, about how Division 296 works, why valuations matter particularly for SMSFs, who needs to start planning now, and why super may still be the most attractive place for people with balances between $3 million and $10 million. This episode was recorded at Class Ignite 2026. Class 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: How Division 296 changes the super equation

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ASX rallies on inflation figures


Glencore, Yancoal coal expansion approved


Sydney Airport near miss rated most serious


Australian universities slide in global rankings


UK PM says Brexit has done ‘more harm than good’

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ASX rallies on inflation figures
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Glencore, Yancoal coal expansion approved
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Sydney Airport near miss rated most serious
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Australian universities slide in global rankings
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UK PM says Brexit has done &lsquo;more harm than good&rsquo;
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Afternoon Report | ASX rallies on inflation figures

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Profit growth rebounds; One Nation’s by-election blitz; $4 stamps on the way

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