In this episode, Shane and My unpack the whirlwind start to the year in global markets 🌍 — from US policy tensions, tariff threats and currency moves 💱 to the surge in gold and silver 🪙 and why investors are shifting toward safe haven assets. They also break down Australia’s hotter‑than‑expected economic data 🇦🇺, the prospect of an upcoming RBA rate hike 📈, and what all of this means for shares, inflation and investor sentiment. The duo wrap with reasons to stay positive for markets in the year ahead 🌤️.

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