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Senior analyst Madison Cartwright breaks down how trade rules, alliances, and sanctions influence cross-border market interactions.

The bilateral surplus has collapsed from $45 billion to $19 billion in four years. Australia keeps buying Chinese manufactures while China quietly diversifies its iron ore sources.

The Reserve Bank delivers a second consecutive increase as inflation sticks at 3.8%. Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismisses recession talk while business groups warn the hike may be a 'final nail in the coffin'.