ASX underperforms rivals; home prices surge in Nov; why cats meow louder at men

Monday 1 December 2025 With just a month to go before the end of the year, the local share market is one of the worst performing major bourses for 2025. National home values record a third consecutive monthly rise in price of one per cent. The tax office to crack down on high-income professionals and tradies. The federal government’s help to buy scheme kicks off this week. New research shows that cats meow louder at men, because they don’t listen as much. Join our free daily newsletter here . And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, how an abundance mindset can change your bank balance. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.