Overview

• Investors are moving capital out of U.S. equities, with $63 billion sold since March, and reallocating to Australian and Asian markets perceived as more stable.
• Gold prices have surged nearly 18% since President Trump's tariff measures, cementing its role as a safe haven during economic uncertainty.
• U.S. markets posted weekly gains, driven by strong first-quarter earnings from major tech firms and cautious optimism over de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade dispute.
• More than 180 S&P 500 companies, including four of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants, are set to release earnings this week, shaping market sentiment further.
• Upcoming inflation data, particularly Australia's CPI report, is expected to influence rate cut decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia.