Recap

• Analyst Shaun Fairon discusses the current dominance of US and Asian markets, with a specific focus on the performance of the technology and semiconductor sectors. • The update provides tailored insights for Australian expats regarding the latest movements across equity, property, and currency markets. • Experts Martin and Shaun analyze how upcoming economic data releases, interest rate decisions, and policy changes may impact global financial planning.

• Over €3.1 billion was invested across more than 60 tech funding deals in Europe during the final week of May. • The UK led investment totals with €2.6 billion, largely driven by the Pure DC round, followed by Germany (€226.5 million) and Ireland (€94.4 million). • Energy emerged as the top-funded industry at €218.6 million, followed by fintech (€94.4 million) and semiconductors (€93.5 million).

• The FDA approved oral berotralstat in Q4 2025, expanding critical treatment options for pediatric patients suffering from hereditary angioedema (HAE). • Significant medical progress was reported through Phase 3 clinical trial advances targeting peanut allergies, multi-allergen immunotherapy, and allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. • These developments matter as they broaden the therapeutic landscape for chronic allergic conditions and provide new options for younger populations.

• Several groups launched the Philippine Truth Commission on drug war killings on Wednesday, May 27, to document human rights violations under former president Rodrigo Duterte. • The commission is led by chairperson Raul Pangalangan, a former judge for the International Criminal Court (ICC). • This initiative aims to create a comprehensive record of atrocities to support both local and international legal investigations.

• Between May 18 and 25, 2026, the AI industry saw major updates including Google I/O, the release of Composer 2.5, and the launch of Qwen 3.7 Max. • Microsoft expanded its AI capabilities by making computer-use agents generally available to all Power Platform tenants via Copilot Studio. • Anthropic introduced new security primitives designed for enterprise needs, while "Code with Claude" events were held in London.

• ABC News Live featured entertainment reporter Kelley Carter from ESPN's Andscape discussing the biggest moments from the 98th Academy Awards on March 16, 2026. • The recap highlighted historic wins and standout moments from the Oscars ceremony held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. • Major victories included Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor win, "One Battle After Another's" six-award haul, and "Sinners'" four Academy Award wins.

• Good Morning America provided comprehensive coverage of the 98th Academy Awards on March 16, 2026, recapping historic wins, standout moments, and behind-the-scenes highlights from the previous night's ceremony. • The segment highlighted major victories including Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor win and the multiple award hauls by top films including "One Battle After Another" with six awards. • The GMA coverage featured interviews with backstage winners and captured candid moments from Hollywood's biggest night at the Dolby Theatre.