Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast!

In this episode, Billy and Andrew break down the shocking data you need to know: Australia's unexpected rate rise while the world cuts rates, the US earnings season that beat expectations by 85-90%, and why the Aussie dollar hitting 70 cents against the USD matters for your portfolio.

Discover why China's 5% GDP growth is considered a slowdown, what Kevin Walsh's Fed appointment really means for your investments, and the simple truth about interest rates hurting only one-third of Australians while helping another third.

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Episode Highlights

• Trump's Fed Chair pick Kevin Walsh and the market volatility it triggered

• 85-90% of US companies beat earnings expectations—one of the strongest seasons in years

• Australia's rate rise while global economies cut rates (and why the market pricing in another by November)

• China's house prices down despite 5% GDP growth—the wealth effect in reverse

• ASX 200 up 1.84% in January despite headwinds

• Aussie dollar at 70 cents—what it means for travelers and exporters

• Why interest rate policy only directly impacts one-third of mortgage holders

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