Friday 5 December 2025

Cigarettes and vapes cause the federal government, budget, health and crime headaches. 
Household spending surges. 
The federal government concedes it won’t hit its target for 1.2 new million homes by the end of the decade. 
Spotify releases its most played artists and songs.
Aussie tourist favourite Thailand relaxes rules around alcohol. 

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Friday 5 December 2025
Cigarettes and vapes cause the federal government, budget, health and crime headaches.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Household spending surges.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government concedes it won&rsquo;t hit its target for 1.2 new million homes by the end of the decade.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spotify releases its most played artists and songs.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aussie tourist favourite Thailand relaxes rules around alcohol.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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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>

Tobacco excise backfires; households spend up; Spotify’s artist rankings

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Monday 14 September 2026

Leaders of the AI world say they will slow the pace of development in the sector, to guard against technology having too much power. 
The Aussie share market wipes out its gains for 2026, and is now one of the worst performing developed markets for the year
The leaders of India, China, Russia, Iran and others unite against US aggression
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s criticism of his mother
Finally some good news from the local housing market

 

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Monday 14 September 2026
Leaders of the AI world say they will slow the pace of development in the sector, to guard against technology having too much power.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie share market wipes out its gains for 2026, and is now one of the worst performing developed markets for the year</li>
<li aria-level="1">The leaders of India, China, Russia, Iran and others unite against US aggression</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s criticism of his mother</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finally some good news from the local housing market</li>
</ul>
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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> - Your super is changing. Here's what to check. 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.

AI leaders’ dire warnings; ASX wipes out 2026 gains; good news for housing market

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Population and migration are back in focus this week, with new figures set to shed light on one of the biggest economic and political debates in Australia - and the pressure on housing and living standards.

Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the balance between migration, skills and housing, and what population growth means for the economy on a per-person basis.

They also look ahead to the Reserve Bank’s appearance before a parliamentary committee, with another interest rate hike increasingly on the agenda, and explain why soaring global bond yields matter for governments, markets and investors.

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Population and migration are back in focus this week, with new figures set to shed light on one of the biggest economic and political debates in Australia - and the pressure on housing and living standards. Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789723266301051&amp;usg=AOvVaw0AnNxDJdNbXJBudH1M-1sN">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look&nbsp;at the balance between migration, skills and housing, and what population growth means for the economy on a per-person basis. They also look ahead to the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s appearance before a parliamentary committee, with another interest rate hike increasingly on the agenda, and explain why soaring global bond yields matter for governments, markets and investors. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789723266301051&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZpsnLMsf6l86Au9jOC-Ym"> free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 14 Sep 2026

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings are actually going. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they explore how to check your contributions, investments, fees, insurance, beneficiaries and more.

Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online.

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​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Payday Super means your super will now arrive alongside your pay - making this the perfect time to take a closer look at where your retirement savings are actually going. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw1elkQe3tZWjTnLNWJeplxs">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw0I9NLKOB1nm7HAyGYx-SHs">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw14YiB-uA0bkb3Nn_ojb8vQ">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as they explore how to check your contributions, investments, fees, insurance, beneficiaries and more. Canna and Michael's new book is available now! Pick up your copy of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JUsR56MUdGFFORpUcqLkz">Twelve Months to Financial Freedom</a>&nbsp;at Big W, bookshops or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1789563924155803&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JUsR56MUdGFFORpUcqLkz">online</a>. --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. ​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Your super is changing. Here's what to check.

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