Join Steve and Laura as they break down a strong week for the Australian stock market, which saw a 0.8% increase for the ASX200 and nearly a 10% year-to-date gain, despite still lagging behind the S&P 500 and NASDAQ. Market optimism may be attributed to factors like Trump’s pro-growth policies and expectations for Chinese stimulus. Key sectors performed well, with notable gains from financial and tech stocks, while energy and property lagged. Record performances were also on the cards from companies like CBA, and ANZ, which saw profit declines despite optimistic CEO remarks. Looking forward, upcoming economic data, AGMs, and U.S. inflation reports that could impact the market.

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