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    <title>Insights | Count Wealth</title>
    <link>https://staging.count.au/insights</link>
    <description>Insights on financial planning, lending, accounting and wealth from the Count Wealth team. Practical guidance to help you make informed money decisions.</description>
    <language>en</language>
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-07-02T23:00:41Z</dc:date>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <item>
      <title>July 2026 Tax Alert: Essential Changes and Implications for Taxpayers</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/count-wealth/p23529</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/count-wealth/p23529" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/July-2026-Tax-Alert.webp" alt="July 2026 Tax Alert: Essential Changes and Implications for Taxpayers" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #741845;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With several important tax and compliance changes on the horizon, now is the time for businesses to review their obligations and prepare for what's ahead. From proposed tax deductions for technology investments and work-related expenses to the introduction of Payday Super from 1 July 2026, the latest ATO updates highlight a range of opportunities and responsibilities for business owners.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/count-wealth/p23529" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/July-2026-Tax-Alert.webp" alt="July 2026 Tax Alert: Essential Changes and Implications for Taxpayers" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #741845;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;With several important tax and compliance changes on the horizon, now is the time for businesses to review their obligations and prepare for what's ahead. From proposed tax deductions for technology investments and work-related expenses to the introduction of Payday Super from 1 July 2026, the latest ATO updates highlight a range of opportunities and responsibilities for business owners.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fcount-wealth%2Fp23529&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>GST</category>
      <category>Super</category>
      <category>Tax</category>
      <category>Accounting &amp; Tax</category>
      <category>AYO</category>
      <category>Payday Super</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/count-wealth/p23529</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-02T23:00:40Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
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    <item>
      <title>How to Safeguard Family Relationships Amidst Business Growth</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/p23477</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/p23477" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Business-Growth_new.webp" alt="How to Safeguard Family Relationships Amidst Business Growth" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 18px;"&gt;In Summary&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Business growth can strain family relationships when roles, communication, and expectations are not clearly defined from the outset.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Formal structures such as governance agreements, succession plans, and external advisers help separate personal dynamics from professional decisions.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Protecting family harmony during periods of expansion requires deliberate planning, open communication, and a willingness to seek independent guidance.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/p23477" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Business-Growth_new.webp" alt="How to Safeguard Family Relationships Amidst Business Growth" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 18px;"&gt;In Summary&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Business growth can strain family relationships when roles, communication, and expectations are not clearly defined from the outset.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Formal structures such as governance agreements, succession plans, and external advisers help separate personal dynamics from professional decisions.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Protecting family harmony during periods of expansion requires deliberate planning, open communication, and a willingness to seek independent guidance.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fp23477&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Accounting &amp; Tax</category>
      <category>family</category>
      <category>succession</category>
      <category>business growth</category>
      <category>accounting</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/p23477</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-23T23:00:25Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
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    <item>
      <title>Essential Tips and Tools for Navigating Maternity and Parental Leave</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/19/maternity-and-parental-leave</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/19/maternity-and-parental-leave" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Maternity-and-Parental-Leave.webp" alt="Essential Tips and Tools for Navigating Maternity and Parental Leave" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Preparing for maternity or parental leave means addressing finances, career planning, and documentation well before your leave begins, not just the logistics of time away from work.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Understanding your leave entitlements, government payment options, and superannuation arrangements early gives you more control over your financial position during a period of reduced income.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;With the right planning tools and professional support, the transition into and out of parental leave can be managed with far greater confidence and far less stress.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/19/maternity-and-parental-leave" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Maternity-and-Parental-Leave.webp" alt="Essential Tips and Tools for Navigating Maternity and Parental Leave" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Preparing for maternity or parental leave means addressing finances, career planning, and documentation well before your leave begins, not just the logistics of time away from work.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;ul&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;Understanding your leave entitlements, government payment options, and superannuation arrangements early gives you more control over your financial position during a period of reduced income.&lt;/li&gt; 
 &lt;li&gt;With the right planning tools and professional support, the transition into and out of parental leave can be managed with far greater confidence and far less stress.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;/ul&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fblog%2F2026%2F06%2F19%2Fmaternity-and-parental-leave&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Financial Planning</category>
      <category>leave payments</category>
      <category>Preantal Leave</category>
      <category>Maternity</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/19/maternity-and-parental-leave</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-18T23:00:29Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Australia’s Economic Future: What the Latest Data Reveals About Recession Risks</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/15/australia-recession-risks</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/15/australia-recession-risks" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Australias-Recession-Risks-new.webp" alt="Australia’s Economic Future: What the Latest Data Reveals About Recession Risks" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #741545;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending have all added to concerns that the economy may be losing momentum.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/15/australia-recession-risks" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Australias-Recession-Risks-new.webp" alt="Australia’s Economic Future: What the Latest Data Reveals About Recession Risks" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #741545;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending have all added to concerns that the economy may be losing momentum.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fblog%2F2026%2F06%2F15%2Faustralia-recession-risks&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Australia</category>
      <category>Investing</category>
      <category>recession</category>
      <category>economy</category>
      <category>interest rates</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/15/australia-recession-risks</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-14T23:00:10Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Understanding Fuel Tax Credits: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/10/understanding-fuel-tax-credits</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/10/understanding-fuel-tax-credits" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fuel-Tax-Credits.webp" alt="Understanding Fuel Tax Credits: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/10/understanding-fuel-tax-credits" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Fuel-Tax-Credits.webp" alt="Understanding Fuel Tax Credits: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fblog%2F2026%2F06%2F10%2Funderstanding-fuel-tax-credits&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Tax</category>
      <category>Accounting &amp; Tax</category>
      <category>fuel tax credits</category>
      <category>tax benefits</category>
      <category>vehicles</category>
      <category>business</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/10/understanding-fuel-tax-credits</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-09T23:00:16Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
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    <item>
      <title>Comparing Super Balances: Where Do You Stand Among Your Age Group?</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/05/comparing-super-balances</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/05/comparing-super-balances" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Super-Balances.webp" alt="Comparing Super Balances: Where Do You Stand Among Your Age Group?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/05/comparing-super-balances" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Super-Balances.webp" alt="Comparing Super Balances: Where Do You Stand Among Your Age Group?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fblog%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fcomparing-super-balances&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Superannuation</category>
      <category>super balances</category>
      <category>funds</category>
      <category>retirement savings</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/05/comparing-super-balances</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-04T23:00:09Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Unlocking Your Super: A Guide to Drawing on Savings as You Approach Retirement</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/01/savings-as-you-approach-retirement</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/01/savings-as-you-approach-retirement" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Savings-on-Retirement.webp" alt="Unlocking Your Super: A Guide to Drawing on Savings as You Approach Retirement" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/01/savings-as-you-approach-retirement" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Savings-on-Retirement.webp" alt="Unlocking Your Super: A Guide to Drawing on Savings as You Approach Retirement" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=160695&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.count.au%2Finsights%2Fblog%2F2026%2F06%2F01%2Fsavings-as-you-approach-retirement&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fstaging.count.au%252Finsights&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>retirement</category>
      <category>Super</category>
      <category>annuities</category>
      <category>savings</category>
      <category>pensions</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/06/01/savings-as-you-approach-retirement</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-31T23:00:19Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
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    <item>
      <title>The Iran War and Financial Markets: Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty</title>
      <link>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/05/27/iran-war-and-financial-markets</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/05/27/iran-war-and-financial-markets" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Markets-during-Iran-War.webp" alt="The Iran War and Financial Markets: Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #741545;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has been hard to avoid, as the escalating war in the Middle East spooked global markets and brought fresh uncertainty to an already fragile economic landscape.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/05/27/iran-war-and-financial-markets" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://staging.count.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Markets-during-Iran-War.webp" alt="The Iran War and Financial Markets: Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #741545;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There’s a particular kind of unease that creeps in when market headlines start mixing geopolitics with talk of oil prices and recessions. That feeling has been hard to avoid, as the escalating war in the Middle East spooked global markets and brought fresh uncertainty to an already fragile economic landscape.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <guid>https://staging.count.au/insights/blog/2026/05/20/age-pension-increase</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-05-19T23:00:34Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Glynna Sedurifa</dc:creator>
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