FEAR & GREED | Business News CGT scale back for property investors; tech stocks hammered; $US500b crypto sell-off
Feb 4, 2026
Policy moves on capital gains tax for property investors dominate the discussion. Markets split with miners rallying while tech stocks tumble. A huge crypto sell-off wipes out nearly $US500 billion in market value. Large funds see rare outflows as investors shift platforms. Political bargaining and resource-deal updates add extra drama.
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Major Reform Under Consideration For CGT
- Scaling back the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount would be a major reform affecting long‑held investments.
- Reducing the CGT discount could cool investor demand and ease housing pressure by discouraging buy‑to‑let purchases.
How The 50% Discount Works Today
- The 50% CGT discount applies to assets held at least 12 months and was introduced in 1999.
- Labor previously proposed cutting it to 25% but pledged not to apply changes retrospectively to existing holdings.
Plan Now For Possible CGT Changes
- Expect any CGT change to be negotiated carefully inside Cabinet and within Labor before becoming law.
- If you own investment property, consider tax‑planning now because any reform might preserve existing holdings but affect future purchases.