The Australian share market endured its second worst week of the year, falling for four straight days as geopolitical tensions, surging oil prices, and rising bond yields weighed heavily on sentiment. Materials and energy stocks were particularly hard hit, while financials provided some offset. Key catalysts ahead include US inflation data tonight, Fed and RBA rate decisions next week, and major Chinese economic updates.

Laura Besarati is a Market Analyst at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers really mean.

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