Last week, markets initially slumped after the U.S. threatened to impose a 50% tariff on European imports — a move that would’ve escalated already fragile trade tensions. But a swift backflip by the White House sparked a sharp relief rally, lifting European and U.S. equities.
In this episode, we unpack:

• Why tariff threats are still driving global volatility
• What bond markets are telling us about fiscal confidence
• Currency and inflation moves 

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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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Global equity markets have rebounded sharply, with U.S. stocks climbing 10–15% off recent lows following a breakthrough 90-day trade truce between the U.S. and China. In this episode, we unpack what’s driving the rally and whether it’s justified.
Topics we cover:

• What the Geneva agreement means for tariffs and global trade
  
  
• Why tech stocks are leading the charge, and where momentum is coming from
  
  
• The gap between market optimism and underlying fundamentals
  
  
• What dividend and earnings signals suggest about the long-term outlook
  
  
• RBA expectations and what’s next for Australian borrowers and banks

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In this episode, we unpack a flurry of data that lifted market sentiment and the risks that continue to sit beneath the surface. U.S. stocks rose on the back of strong jobs and earnings data, with 72% of S&P 500 companies beating expectations and nonfarm payrolls coming in ahead of forecast. But the outlook remains uncertain. President Trump’s mixed signals on trade deals, cautious corporate guidance, and weakening global demand continue to weigh on sentiment. We discuss what’s driving market optimism, where the cracks are showing, and why oil prices may be the surprising offset to tariff-driven inflation.

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This week we discuss the global market rebound. U.S. equities just logged their strongest six-day run since March 2022, but is the optimism sustainable?

The episode covers: 

• The tension between rising sentiment and softening fundamentals
• Mixed corporate earnings and cautious guidance
• Key data releases this week — from GDP to PMIs — that could challenge or support the current rally
• Why now is the time to stay focused on long-term strategic investing.

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In this episode, we unpack a turbulent week in global markets as trade tensions, political uncertainty, and bond market volatility take centre stage.
Key highlights include:

• Markets on edge: Equity markets recoiled early in the week amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions and concerns over central bank independence, before staging a modest recovery.
  
  
• Yields on the move: U.S. 10-year Treasury yields surged past 4.4% before easing — a reflection of rising inflation fears and fragile investor sentiment. Australian yields followed a similar arc.
  
  
• Global outlook softens: The IMF downgraded growth forecasts, adding to the cautious mood. Investors are now watching for signs that trade disruptions and weak demand could deepen economic pressure.

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This week’s episode unpacks one of the most volatile stretches in markets this year. After President Trump’s surprise tariff exemptions on key Chinese imports, global equities staged a dramatic rebound — but is it sustainable?

The episode covers:

• What drove the Nasdaq to its best one-day gain since 2008
  
  
• Why Apple, automakers, and global tech led the charge
  
  
• Two potential scenarios of what happens next

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The past week saw dramatic moves across global financial markets, driven by the escalating trade tensions stemming from the U.S. imposing substantial new tariffs. This podcast covers what happened across the markets. 

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The major global equity indices saw volatile moves over the past week as uncertainty around tariffs and economic data weighed on markets. After starting the week on a positive note, stocks reversed course mid-week and sold off sharply on Friday to end the week lower across the board.

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Markets steadied last week after a rocky start, with better-than-expected U.S. services data easing fears of an immediate downturn. The Fed held rates but flagged slower growth and stickier inflation, while mixed global data continues to cloud the outlook. We also unpack the key takeaways from the largely expected Australian Federal Budget.

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