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So, James, what have been some of the key moves from Friday's session?
Okay, so if we turn to European markets, the continent-wide FTSE Euro First 300 index ended 0.7% lower, while the UK FTSE 100 fell 0.4% on Friday.
So European shares slipping in broad-based losses as an earlier flare-up in the Middle East conflict that we've been talking about.
hit risk sentiment at the end of the week, which was dominated by geopolitics.
So most subsectors declined, with financials and industrials the biggest drags, down 0.7% and 1.5% respectively.
Rheinmetall tumbled 9.2% after a broker downgrade.
British Airways owner IAG shed almost 3% after forecasting lower annual profit than expected due to soaring jet fuel costs.
Okay, let's take a look at what's on the watch list.
In Australia, as I mentioned at the top, it's Budget Week.
After plenty of speculation, all will be confirmed when the Treasurer gets to his feet in the House of Representatives tomorrow night.
There'll be analysis from the CBA economics team, which will be on CBA Newsroom and socials.
And we'll touch on any relevant details here on the podcast on Wednesday and beyond.
And of course, the share market's reaction.
Earnings updates from companies continue with Dino Noble today.
In the US, a full Senate confirmation vote on Federal Reserve Chair-designate Kevin Walsh may happen early this week.
Earnings season is winding down this week, though, with Fox to report today.
US inflation figures are out on Tuesday, while Donald Trump is due to meet with the Chinese president late this week as well.
So plenty on.
It's time for our one more thing before we go.
James, what do you have for us today?