The Australian sharemarket only partially recovered yesterday's losses, as investors wait to see if Chinese imports into the US will also see a pause on tariffs, as Donald Trump offered the reprieve to Canada and Mexico. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look with Jonathan Shead from State Street Global Advisors. Plus, S&P Global has warned a number of Australian states may have their credit rating downgraded... find out why with Anthony Walker.

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Folge vom 04.02.2025Market waits for US-China tariff update, & Australian states warned of credit rating cuts
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Folge vom 04.02.2025What to do about the recent spate of shark attacksAustralia has seen three fatal shark attacks in just a few weeks, with the most recent one killing a 17-year-old in Queensland. Meanwhile, the practice of setting shark nets has been a source of controversy, criticised for its environmental impact and inefficiency. Is the situation really getting worse, and what can actually be done to avoid shark attacks?
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Folge vom 04.02.2025All-day row in Canberra over coalition's "long lunch" policyLabor says the coalition's so-called long lunch tax break for businesses will cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars a year. The Opposition has criticised the costings of the policy, accusing the Treasurer of politicising the public service.
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Folge vom 04.02.2025Stock markets stagger as US tariffs decisions come and goPresident Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have rattled global markets, triggering sharp losses on Wall Street. Temporary reprieves for Mexico and Canada eased concerns, but China is set to be sanctioned. Meanwhile, Mr Trump’s foreign policy moves - cutting USAID, considering Greenland’s takeover, and withdrawing from the World Health Organisation—are raising global tensions.