Wednesday 12 August 2026

The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and warns house prices have further to fall. 
Australia complains to the US about new tariffs
The government buys bird flu vaccinations
Work sneakers are out, dress shoes are back in
How Australians spend their time, and streaming is a big part of it

 

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Wednesday 12 August 2026
The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and warns house prices have further to fall.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia complains to the US about new tariffs</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government buys bird flu vaccinations</li>
<li aria-level="1">Work sneakers are out, dress shoes are back in</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Australians spend their time, and streaming is a big part of it</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>, exploring margin loans for investing. 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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RBA: house prices to fall; govt complains to US over tariffs; how we spend our time

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The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent, but the message from Governor Michele Bullock was hardly reassuring for borrowers. Despite softer inflation and a cooling housing market, the RBA is still warning that rates could need to rise again.

Sean Aylmer speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about why the decision was a “hawkish hold”, what could trigger another rate rise, why the RBA isn’t particularly worried about falling house prices, and the productivity problem it can’t fix.

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at 4.35 per cent, but the message from Governor Michele Bullock was hardly reassuring for borrowers. Despite softer inflation and a cooling housing market, the RBA is still warning that rates could need to rise again. Sean Aylmer speaks with AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina about why the decision was a &ldquo;hawkish hold&rdquo;, what could trigger another rate rise, why the RBA isn&rsquo;t particularly worried about falling house prices, and the productivity problem it can&rsquo;t fix.

Q+A: RBA holds, but this economist says another hike is still coming

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Bendigo fined after bank hack
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SGH slides 10pc despite profit jump
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Colombia earthquake kills at least 132
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Trump smuggled out of Turkey in security ruse
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Afternoon Report | ASX edges higher after RBA holds

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Tuesday 11 August 2026

Westpac warns of a slump in home loan applications on the back of tax changes, sending bank share prices and the ASX lower. 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor try to negotiate a deal on gambling advertising
Treasury Wine Estates writes down its US business, again
Weight loss drug Ozempic set to join the pharmaceutical benefits scheme
How the war in the Middle East and climate change are combining to create new, faster shipping routes around the globe

 

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Tuesday 11 August 2026
Westpac warns of a slump in home loan applications on the back of tax changes, sending bank share prices and the ASX lower.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor try to negotiate a deal on gambling advertising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Treasury Wine Estates writes down its US business, again</li>
<li aria-level="1">Weight loss drug Ozempic set to join the pharmaceutical benefits scheme</li>
<li aria-level="1">How the war in the Middle East and climate change are combining to create new, faster shipping routes around the globe</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>, answering a listener question: what happens when the market hits my goal before I do? 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.

Mortgage slump hits banks; Ozempic for PBS; climate change opens new shipping routes

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RBA: house prices to fall; govt complains to US over tariffs; how we spend our time

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