Chief medical officer cautious over Omicron marking the end of the pandemic, Xi Jinping warns the West against raising interest rates, global bond markets under pressure, and MORE.

Global share markets remained under pressure over the past week from concerns about rising US inflation and faster US interest rate hikes.

Novak Djokovic returns home after unsuccessful battle with Australian courts, tsunami concerns over underwater volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean subside, what are the best face masks to be wearing in public, and MORE.

Queen strips son Prince Andrew of royal and military titles, head doctor says Australian Omicron hospitalisation rates could be peaking, Asia's richest man to pledge US$76bn in green investments, and MORE.

Supply chain crisis worsened by Omicron outbreak in China, Boris Johnson under fire for attending party during lockdown, US sees highest CPI numbers since 1982, and MORE.

World Bank forecasts muted global growth for 2022, BHP punts on African nickel mine, US stock analysts still optimistic for equities in 2022, and MORE.

Aged care sector warned government about rapid antigen testing back November, Djokovic released from Australian courts, Pfizer announces Omicron vaccine to be released in March, and MORE.

NSW records deadliest day in pandemic, Cypriot scientist claims discovery of new 'Deltacron' variant, Europe concerned for economy due to rising tensions between US and Russia, + MORE.

Spotify acquires Sydney-based podcast tech company, leave balances have increased more than 30% over last year, ROKT seen as Australia's next big tech giant & more.

Treasurer Frydenberg to release budget update, NSW government placing more pressure on councils to expedite processes, Australia and US sign data-sharing security pact, and MORE.

NDIS budget blowout takes toll on mid-year economic outlook, New Pfizer Covid pill not as effective as once hoped, global markets take another toll following heightened inflation concerns, and MORE.

It’s still early days in the Omicron wave but those vaccinated are looking protected. And let’s track economic activity.