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Monday 5 October 2026 Experts predict house prices will fall by up to 15 per cent, as the weekend’s auctions results fall below 50 per cent.  Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will be no hand-outs from the government in the upcoming mid-year budget review Miners and energy companies pay most tax More details emerge about the Flydubai co-pilot attack last week. AI cracks a war code from Napoleonic times   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s housing shortage is already being constrained by costs, skills shortages and lengthy construction times. Now another enormous investment boom could add to the pressure: data centres.Sean Aylmer speaks with Gareth Spence, Head of Australian Economics at NAB, about the week ahead, including building activity. They also look at the potential for AI infrastructure to compete with housing for skilled trades, consumer confidence after the latest rate rise, and what the RBA’s Financial Stability Review tells us about household resilience.The Week Ahead with NAB is brought to you by National Australia BankFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.This episode puts Canna to the test. What would a financial planner fix first? We all have competing priorities when it comes to money - from paying down the mortgage and building up super, to investing, saving for the future or simply working out where all our money goes each month. So how do you know what deserves your attention first? Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they work through seven very different financial scenarios and reveal the first thing a financial planner would tackle in each one.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.---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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was it a good week or a bad week for the Australian economy? Michael and Sean go head-to-head over interest rates, inflation and house prices – before tackling sporting debacles, tax reform, card surcharges and the best TV shows of the 21st century.Adam Lang returns to judge the arguments, with predictably controversial results.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX rebounds as bond sell-off eases ANZ dumps KPMG after almost 60 years Firmus valued at $43.7 billion ATO credit card ban sparks backlash Investigators probe FlyDubai cockpit attack Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 2 October 2026 The Reserve Bank warns that some first home buyers have been hit hardest by falling house prices.  The ASX falls two per cent, pushing the benchmark to its lowest since June Transurban spends $4.5 billion on local toll roads, as Canadian pension funds head for the exits Commonwealth Bank suspends bank branch closures in the bush Petrol station owner Ampol buys the country’s largest EV charging business   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia needs more homes. Governments agree on the problem and have set ambitious targets - but the housing pipeline remains under enormous pressure.Sean Aylmer speaks with Mike Zorbas, CEO of the Property Council of Australia, about why Australia isn't building enough homes, the extraordinary tax burden on new housing - which Mike likens to the way cigarettes are taxed - and the impact of changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and discretionary trusts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX tumbles 2pc as bond yields surge M&A burst Governments tip another $200m into Rio smelter Anika Wells makes Time list Australians caught up in terrifying FlyDubai flight Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what a financial planner would fix first. Get the episode from Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.