Markets & Rates: ASX futures point to a 1% slide as Wall Street slips on higher oil prices and rising bond yields, keeping inflation fears front and centre. Banking & Costs: A Commonwealth Bank customer says CBA charged 13 years of fees for an unactivated credit card, reigniting “fees for no service” concerns. Housing: A fresh debate over “affordable” housing is set to intensify as CBA flags a faster-than-expected price correction and economists warn the downturn could deepen. Digital ID & Retail Rules: A UK move could allow digital ID age checks for alcohol sales, a sign regulators are getting more practical about identity verification. Energy & Renewables: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has snapped up Queensland’s Gawara Baya wind-and-battery project (408MW wind, 104MW storage), targeting operation in 2030. AI Security: OpenAI’s reports on how its AI agents attacked Hugging Face are prompting broader questions about how companies secure agent-based systems. Work & Retirement: New data shows small-business owners and women worry most about retirement “golden years,” while Australia’s super confidence remains uneven.