With just one sleep to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, SBS On the Money explores the business behind the world’s biggest sporting event. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mark Andersen, Co-Head of Global Asset Allocation at UBS Global Wealth Management CIO, about the economic opportunities and investment themes emerging from football’s global reach. Plus, Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist at University of Technology Sydney, looks at the costs facing fans travelling to the tournament and the broader financial impact. The episode also covers a weaker Australian sharemarket, with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today breaking down the day’s market moves, the impact of rising geopolitical tensions and inflation, and what investors are watching ahead of the anticipated SpaceX listing.
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