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22 JUNE

Tech Polycrisis - AI's Advance Meets Global Caution

This week, the tech industry faced a "polycrisis." Unchecked AI ambition, with massive investments and new products, clashed with growing caution. Geopolitical tensions are fracturing the global tech landscape, venture capital is sharply divided, and sophisticated cyberattacks are targeting entire industries, reflecting a deeply contradictory and uncertain environment.

22 June

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21 min
4 JUNE

Australia's Living Libraries - Unpacking the Ancient Power of Aboriginal Art

Aboriginal art, the world's oldest continuous living art tradition, is a vital storytelling medium. It conveys Dreamtime narratives, ancestral connections to Country, and cultural laws through diverse regional styles. Contemporary artists evolve these traditions, addressing modern issues while preserving this rich heritage, emphasizing ethical practices and cultural integrity.

4 June

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25 min
5 JULY

Global Markets - A Tale of Two Economies

Global markets diverged as US stocks hit record highs, fueled by strong jobs data and a tax bill. In contrast, European and Asian markets fell, weighed down by anxiety over the looming July 9 US tariff deadline, creating a split between American optimism and global trade policy uncertainty.

5 July

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40 min
29 AUG

GPT-5 Unleashed - AI's Dizzying Heights and Dangerous Depths

The week ending August 29, 2025, was marked by contradictions, with OpenAI's GPT-5 launching into an AI arms race with Microsoft and Google. Simultaneously, a global cybersecurity alert warned of state-sponsored hacking, and U.S. chip trade policy with China created uncertainty. This led to a tech-led market sell-off, as investors questioned the viability of the AI boom.

29 Aug

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17 min
27 SEPT

Surgical Tariffs and the PCE Pivot: Why Global Markets Split—Chaos vs. Containment in a Risk-Off Week

The week ending September 26, 2025, showed global market divergence driven by new U.S. tariffs and rate speculation. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, supported by in-line inflation data (core PCE at 2.9%) which maintained rate cut hopes. Conversely, India suffered a sharp 2.7% loss due to pharma tariffs and FII outflows. Australia proved resilient, gaining 0.16% from mining sector strength.

27 Sept

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14 min
7 JUNE

Global Markets - Central Banks, Jobs, and Trade Shifts

Global stock markets saw a dynamic week ending June 6, 2025. Central bank actions, notably an ECB rate cut and a surprise RBI stimulus, heavily influenced trading. A strong U.S. jobs report boosted sentiment, while ongoing trade discussions and varied regional economic data led to mixed market performances worldwide.

7 June

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28 min
21 JUNE

Global Market Review - Geopolitics and Central Bank Divergence

Global markets were dominated by escalating tensions in the Middle East and diverging central bank policies. A flight to safety boosted the US dollar and gold, leading to a choppy, mixed week for equities. The hawkish US Fed contrasted with dovish European banks, while Asian markets showed varied performance.

21 June

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20 min
10 MAY

Global Market Mayhem : Trade Twists, Central Bank Swings, and a Geopolitical Shockwave (9th May 2025)

Global stock markets saw mixed results for the week ending May 9, 2025, influenced by trade talks, central bank policies, and regional tensions. US markets were cautious, Europe varied with a UK rate cut, while China's stimulus boosted Asian sentiment. India faced a sharp sell-off due to geopolitical concerns.

10 May

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5 min
19 SEPT

The Global Divergence: Why the Fed's Rate Cut Triggered Record US Highs But Spurred Crises in China and a Historic Unwind in Japan

The week ending September 19, 2025, was defined by sharp global policy divergence. The Fed’s first interest rate cut in nine months fueled a record-setting U.S. rally, with the technology-centric Nasdaq Composite surging 2.2%. Conversely, European central banks maintained a cautious, hawkish posture. Meanwhile, weak data confirmed China’s deepening economic slowdown, and Japan took a historic step to unwind its vast ETF holdings.

19 Sept

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14 min
18 MAY

AI Tsunami, Cyber Storm, and Chip Wars - Navigating the Week's Wild IT Ride (16th May 2025)

The IT industry saw AI dominate deals and research, with Microsoft's efficient LLM and Google's AlphaEvolve making headlines. Cybersecurity challenges mounted with significant breaches and AI-driven threats. Tech stocks rallied on positive trade news, while cloud and semiconductor sectors surged to support AI's growth. Global AI regulation discussions continued.

18 May

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28 min

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Tech Polycrisis - AI's Advance Meets Global Caution

Australia's Living Libraries - Unpacking the Ancient Power of Aboriginal Art

Global Markets - A Tale of Two Economies

GPT-5 Unleashed - AI's Dizzying Heights and Dangerous Depths

Surgical Tariffs and the PCE Pivot: Why Global Markets Split—Chaos vs. Containment in a Risk-Off Week

Global Markets - Central Banks, Jobs, and Trade Shifts

Global Market Review - Geopolitics and Central Bank Divergence

Global Market Mayhem : Trade Twists, Central Bank Swings, and a Geopolitical Shockwave (9th May 2025)

The Global Divergence: Why the Fed's Rate Cut Triggered Record US Highs But Spurred Crises in China and a Historic Unwind in Japan

AI Tsunami, Cyber Storm, and Chip Wars - Navigating the Week's Wild IT Ride (16th May 2025)

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