$12.6b gold deal; China launches missile in the Pacific; SBS wins at FIFA World Cup

Tuesday 7 July 2026 The gold sector is set for a shake-up with a $12.6 billion merger under consideration.  The Commonwealth Bank warns that the slumping housing sector could replace the Middle East war as the main obstacle for the local economy Australia does a deal with Fiji, as China tests a nuclear capable long range missile  Meta defends its business model that allows racist and sexist commentary on its platform Why SBS is the winner at the FIFA World Cup   Hit follow on the podcast so you don’t miss the latest news, and join our free daily newsletter here.    And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - six goals for the new financial year. 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.