Bitcoin, gold surge; crackdown on lawyers, accountants, brokers; Aldi cuts specials

Monday 24 August 2026 Bitcoin, gold and oil surge as geopolitical turmoil and fears of rate rises hits equities.  * The financial crimes watchdog cracks down on brokers, lawyers and accountants * The US and Canada go to war over trade * Aldi cuts back on its middle aisle specials * China hosts the first World Humanoid Robot Games, and the winner of the 100m dash is faster than Usain Bolt   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here [https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup].    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? [https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/] - ten purchases that actually save you money. Get the episode from Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14] or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ [https://fearandgreed.com.au/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.