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Michelle Yeoh’s Oscars speech steals the show

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Yeoh’s mother also broke the Internet after hearing the award announcement

“Ladies, never let anyone tell you, you are past your prime” were the words of Michelle Yeoh as she accepted the Oscar for Best Actress in a motion picture.

It was of course for her role as laundromat manager Evelyn Wang in the hit film ‘Everything, Everywhere All at Once’ – which swept up at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Yeoh is the first woman from an Asian background to win the award in 95 years, and only the second Asian lead to ever be nominated.

Born in Malaysia, she also becomes the first person of south-east Asian descent to be victorious in the category.

Yeoh dedicated the award to “all the little boys and girls who look like [her] watching at home.”

Meanwhile, Michelle Yeoh’s mother, Janet, broke into tears AND BROKE THE INTERNET as she celebrated her daughter winning the Academy Award.

Janet Yeoh was attending an Oscars watch party in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with family and friends.

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Markets watch RBA, tax talks, and Nvidia surge

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Investors are eyeing a possible rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia as inflation cools. In the US, Trump’s sweeping tax bill is dividing Congress ahead of the 2026 race. Nvidia gears up to report earnings next week, with markets hopeful the AI boom continues. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has hit fresh record highs, driven by ETF momentum and global demand.

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Trump’s “big beautiful bill” takes centre stage

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Donald Trump is back in Washington, rallying Republicans around his sweeping new budget plan—nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It promises to tackle inflation, border security, and government waste, while proposing a bold new Department of Government Efficiency—possibly led by Elon Musk. With U.S. debt over $36 trillion, Trump’s push comes at a tense economic moment. Supporters say it’s about fiscal discipline; critics say it’s far-fetched. As 2026 looms, the question remains—can Trump deliver real reform, or is this more political theatre?

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Tech, trade & tariffs reshape global economic landscape

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The global economy is undergoing rapid change — with breakthroughs in technology, shifts in trade policy, and renewed inflationary pressures all colliding.

In the U.S., the autonomous vehicle sector is accelerating after Waymo received key regulatory approval to expand its driverless services. The move could give Alphabet a competitive edge over rivals like GM’s Cruise, with the prospect of robotaxis generating real revenue on the horizon.

At the same time, fresh tariff threats are sparking alarm in the retail sector. Walmart has warned that new duties could trigger double-digit price hikes, putting pressure on consumers and potentially reshaping spending patterns, especially in electronics and apparel.

Meanwhile, the UK and EU have struck new trade agreements aimed at reducing red tape around food and emissions. The deals mark a step toward improved cooperation and could provide a modest economic boost for exporters.

With uncertainty still hanging over global markets, investors are once again turning to precious metals. Gold and silver are gaining attention as safe havens, with silver’s industrial use giving it added appeal in an uncertain climate.

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