FEAR & GREED | Business News The Saturday Edition | 24 Jan 2026
Jan 23, 2026
A lively debate on Trump’s Greenland push, proposed tariffs and the market fallout. Political turmoil at home as the coalition implodes and leadership shifts. Strong jobs data tightens the RBA rate outlook. Big super fund returns and a summer house price surge reshape financial conversations. Ancient cave art findings challenge timelines of early human creativity.
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US Geopolitics Can Trigger Multi-Asset Volatility
- Donald Trump's Greenland and tariff threats created a rare, simultaneous sell-off in equities, bonds and the US dollar.
- The episode highlighted market volatility driven by unpredictable geopolitical negotiation tactics.
Coalition Fracture Weakens Political Oversight
- The Coalition split damaged opposition effectiveness and risks weakening democratic checks.
- Sean warns the disunity makes government scrutiny and policy debate poorer for Australians.
Tighter Jobs Market Raises Rate Hike Odds
- Strong jobs growth and falling unemployment made an RBA rate hike more likely in upcoming meetings.
- Markets priced a 50% chance of a hike next board meeting and near certainty for May.