Despite a major U.S. credit rating downgrade and soft economic data, global markets ended the week in the green — lifted by signs of easing trade tensions and solid equity performance. But beneath the rebound, investor nerves remain.In this episode, we unpack:

• Why markets rallied despite Moody’s stripping the U.S. of its AAA rating
• How tariffs continue to bite for retailers and small businesses
• The mixed picture from corporate earnings, from Meta to Boeing
• The RBA rate cut

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