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There's been a real spike in EV ownership lately, and not just because of the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. There are also some significant tax incentives - and while the federal government is planning to wind these back over the next few years, for now they're still in place. Join Canna Campbell [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781093499912575&usg=AOvVaw1o582TLnZxE1lMn5z4YDJ8] - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781093499912575&usg=AOvVaw0q3ehGOc7lEK3bfjQkpyqf]'s Michael Thompson [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781093499912575&usg=AOvVaw1yHBjzBJxEDz7f_bDBOLHa] as they look at the costs and benefits of using a novated lease for a new electric vehicle.

Canna and Michael have written a book! Twelve Months to Financial Freedom will hit the shelves on September 1 - but you can preorder your copy right now [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.booktopia.com.au/twelve-months-to-financial-freedom-canna-campbell/book/9781761473685.html?srsltid%3DAfmBOoqgbRhz1vZo8ZH_iQwHWlDnohcVHJt5f2PSpViArzCT85TLC4KJ&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1781093499912575&usg=AOvVaw2X6z4eAZ8OGVqKUxPG9YXe].

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Should you lease an EV?

A pay rise for workers, the economy slows down, tumbling house prices and the CIA agent who allegedly took home 303 gold bars. There's a lot to discuss, and plenty to argue over.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The Saturday Edition | 6 June 2026

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. Miners drop

 2. KPMG crisis

 3. Allan challenge?

 4. Megaport surges

 5. Coal incentives

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Afternoon Report | ASX down for the week

Friday 5 June 2026

RBA Governor Michele Bullock defends three rate cuts last year, and three rate hikes this year. 

 * The local share market takes a tumble as a new iron ore region in Africa takes on the Pilbara giants
 * Treasury Wine Estates’ share price surges as it overhauls its strategy
 * The government’s controversial tax legislation passes the House of Reps
 * NBA superstar Steph Curry signs a mega deal with a Chinese athletic brand.

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Bullock defends rate cuts & hikes; tax bill passes Reps; US icon signs with Chinese brand

Australians now have more than $4 trillion invested in superannuation, but many people have little idea where their retirement savings are actually invested. A new report from Mindful Investing argues there’s a growing gap between what Australians say they want from ethical investing and what many super funds actually hold in their portfolios.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Barry Coates, CEO of Mindful Investing, about why transparency remains such a major issue in superannuation, why index investing may be contributing to the problem, and whether younger Australians could eventually force change across the sector.

This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Mindful Investing is working with BlueChip Communication, a supporter of Fear & Greed.

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Q+A: The ethical investing gap inside Australia’s super funds

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX drops 1.1pc on conflict, iron ore

 2. SpaceX IPO details revealed

 3. Snowy Hydro may miss deadline

 4. Corporate wrap: Treasury Wine, ASX Ltd, Alinta Energy

 5. John Laws auction raises $4.6m

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Afternoon Report | ASX drops 1.1pc on conflict, iron ore

Thursday 4 June 2026

The Australian economy slows as interest rates and fuel costs bite. 

 * Electrified vehicles comprised almost 50 per cent of all new vehicles sold last month 
 * Bitcoin tumbles as global investors head towards US tech stocks
 * Luxury brands Hermes and Chanel defy the spending downturn in Australia
 * Elon Musk’s SpaceX ready for IPO liftoff

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Economy heading for recession?; Bitcoin stumbles; SpaceX IPO liftoff

Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, and the real weakness may only just be beginning.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist - Australia, New Zealand & Global Commodities at HSBC, about why rising interest rates, falling confidence, weakening house prices and the Middle East conflict could push Australia into a genuine downturn - and why the Reserve Bank may be unable to cut rates quickly even if the economy weakens sharply.

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Q+A: Is Australia already sliding into an economic downturn?

This is the Fear & Greed [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.

 1. ASX up as GDP fuels rate hopes
 2. Morrison backs subs plan
 3. Corporate wrap: Maggie Beer, Ingenia, Megaport
 4. KPMG scandal escalates
 5. Google’s plan to release mosquitos

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Afternoon Report | ASX up 0.7pc on rate hopes

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Almost three million workers will receive a pay rise of at least 4.75 per cent, but economists warn the increase could lead to higher interest rates. 

 * An activist investor takes on Australia’s biggest gold stock
 * Kmart vs IKEA in homewares
 * Insurers report a doubling of requests for EV coverage
 * The kiwi footballer whose Instagram account went from less than 5,000 followers to 3.5 million in two days

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3m workers get 4.75pc pay rise; Kmart takes on IKEA; 3.5m Insta followers in 48 hours

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