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ASX closes flat


Social ban starts


Westpac outage


Seniors scammed


Putin’s secret sons

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ASX closes flat
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Social ban starts
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Westpac outage
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Seniors scammed
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Putin&rsquo;s secret sons
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Afternoon Report | Gold stocks rally

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


Fed cuts rates, unemployment 4.3pc


PM clashes on entitlements


Optus most distrusted


Skydiving near-disaster


SpaceX may list on Wall St

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Fed cuts rates, unemployment 4.3pc
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PM clashes on entitlements
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<li>
Optus most distrusted
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<li>
Skydiving near-disaster
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SpaceX may list on Wall St
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Afternoon Report | ASX up, Fed cuts rates

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Thursday 11 December 2025

PM AA calls the social media ban for under 16-year-olds a profound reform, as more than one million social media accounts are deactivated. 
The travel expenses scandal dogs communications Minister Anika Wells and the government. 
Qantas’ latest A380 – the one that had 100,000 hours of maintenance done on it – grounded after part of its wing detached. 
The market operator says coal is here to stay for longer than thought.
The incredible societal changes triggered by weight loss drugs.

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Thursday 11 December 2025
PM AA calls the social media ban for under 16-year-olds a profound reform, as more than one million social media accounts are deactivated.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The travel expenses scandal dogs communications Minister Anika Wells and the government.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas&rsquo; latest A380 &ndash; the one that had 100,000 hours of maintenance done on it &ndash; grounded after part of its wing detached.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The market operator says coal is here to stay for longer than thought.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The incredible societal changes triggered by weight loss drugs.</li>
</ul>
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Social media’s “profound reform”; Qantas A380 grounded; coal’s life extended

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Gold has surged past US$4,000 an ounce in 2025 — its strongest year since the late 1970s. 

State Street Investment Management’s Robin Tsui explains why the rally isn’t just about safe-haven demand, but de-dollarisation, central bank buying, and a wave of geopolitical tailwinds. Plus, the outlook: how high gold could realistically climb in 2026.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Gold has surged past US$4,000 an ounce in 2025 &mdash; its strongest year since the late 1970s.&nbsp; State Street Investment Management&rsquo;s Robin Tsui explains why the rally isn&rsquo;t just about safe-haven demand, but de-dollarisation, central bank buying, and a wave of geopolitical tailwinds. Plus, the outlook: how high gold could realistically climb in 2026. This is general information only. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Q+A: Could we see gold hit $US5,000/oz?

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