US markets turned things around on Friday, shrugging off the banking jitters that rattled investors a day earlier. Solid results from a few regional lenders helped restore confidence, and all three major indices closed higher. Today, Aussie shares look set to open slightly weaker, with Chinese GDP data and a dip in commodities weighing on sentiment. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to the US to meet President Trump, with rare earths and critical minerals expected high on the agenda.

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