The ASX200 has seen a modest 0.4% gain (Mon – Thurs), recovering from a chopping start to the week. While early trading was marked by mixed signals, the release of the latest US inflation data added optimism to global markets. 

In this week’s wrap, Grady covers: 

• (0:23): implications of the inflation reading on the Fed’s monetary policy
• (0:52): how Australia’s employment figures impact the economy
• (1:43): key areas of focus for the upcoming earnings season 
• (4:20): the best & worst performers on the ASX200 this week
• (5:12): the most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients 
• (5:39): economic news items to watch out for.