Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi receives a resounding vote of confidence. In Australia, CommBank earnings jump nearly 7%, and the dollar rises over 71 US cents.

Stock markets saw volatility this week, particularly in technology stocks. At home, an expected cash rate increase has pushed the Aussie dollar above 70 cents.

U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its ongoing proposal to acquire Greenland have seen the year start with geopolitical uncertainty. In Australia, inflation remains elevated, with expectations of a rate cut dwindling.

The Fed cuts rates in last meeting of the year, Japanese yen devaluation continues.

The U.S. Fed’s meeting looms, while inflation remains elevated in Australia.

As we approach the end of the year, there’s speculation around whether or not the Fed will deliver a final rate cut. Plus, Nvidia’s valuation wobbles.

The AI boom continues, but emerging markets reveal better opportunities.

Better-than-expected Q3 earnings data in the U.S.; Australian banks show sharp share price declines.

The Korean exchange issues a rare ‘investment caution’ warning over the SK Hynix price surge; RBA holds cash rate steady in Australia; U.S. government shutdown continues.