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After Beijing: What the Trump-Xi Summit Disappointment, Warsh’s Fed, and the Oil Shift Mean for Your Aussie Portfolio | Week Ending 16 May 2026

Three macro stories collided this week: a Beijing summit that delivered theatre over substance, a new Fed Chair who might not be Trump's rubber stamp, and a US energy shift reshaping global oil. Here's what it means for your Aussie portfolio.

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Trump’s China Visit and the New Trade Landscape: What Aussie Investors Need to Know | Week Ending 9 May 2026

The US–China trade war has had more twists than a Netflix thriller. With Trump landing in Beijing on 14–15 May, here's where things actually stand — and what it means for your portfolio.

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US Markets Week in Review: S&P 500 Holds Ground as Nasdaq Pushes Higher | Week Ending 2 May 2026

The S&P 500 barely budged (+0.29%) but the Nasdaq told a different story, climbing 0.89% to close at 25,114. Tech held the line while defensives struggled. Here’s what drove the week and what Aussie investors need to watch next.