CommSec Market Update

Wall Street surrendered early gains overnight as the US-China trade war intensified. Long-term interest rates surged as investors shifted their focus to the inflationary impact of rising tariffs. Apple shares have plunged more than 20% in recent days, while US defence stocks climbed on hopes of increased government spending. In Europe, share markets rebounded slightly from 14-month lows after four...

It is a sea of green today as Laura unpacks the performance of the local market following the steep declines of yesterday.  Laura reflects on this best day locally since November 2022 and recaps the performance of international markets overnight.  Tariffs continue to dominate the headlines with China refusing to back down on their retaliatory tariffs and Trump set to impose further tarif...

US markets attempted to consolidate overnight, but ongoing tensions between the US and China did little to calm investor nerves. Bond markets surged higher, defying expectations of a potential rate cut in May. Apple shares were caught in the geopolitical crossfire, while communication stocks found pockets of support. In Europe, markets slumped on Monday, dragged down by weakness in energy and fina...

It has been a rough day for the Aussie market today as it mirrored global markets and dropped substantially with declines not seen since 2020.  Trump’s tariffs have sparked discussions of a global recession and Laura unpacks the global market moves being made amid these events.  Laura unpacks the performance of the local sectors with declines happening across the board, both the Au...

US and European markets plunged as investors reacted to the deepening US-China trade war and rising global growth concerns. Panicked investors pushed the fear gauge to its highest level since April 2020, while interest rates fell to lows not seen since September 2022. Commodities also sank, led by copper’s biggest one-day drop since 2020. The Aussie dollar retreated, weighed down by fears of...

Join Laura as she dives into a turbulent week for markets, with Trump's new tariffs sparking a sharp global sell-off. The Aussie market has tumbled back into correction territory, wiping out over $110 billion this week alone, with 10 of 11 sectors in the red. Meanwhile, some gold miners like Capricorn Metals bucked the trend, hitting all-time highs.      The content in this podcast...

The US market has experienced a significant sell-off, erasing $2 trillion in value as investors reassess growth prospects and company earnings. Stock markets worldwide have plunged, with global manufacturers leading the declines. Major names such as Nike, Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks have suffered double-digit losses, reflecting widespread uncertainty. Interest rates have fallen to their lowest le...

Global markets took a hit after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Aussie market initially plunging 2.1%—wiping nearly $50 billion off its value—before recovering slightly to a 1% loss ($23 billion). Investors reacted sharply to new baseline 10% tariffs on all countries and much higher levies on major trading partners like China, triggering fears of a trade war. Defensive stoc...

Wall Street posted modest gains as investors await clarity on the scale of tariffs affecting all U.S. imports. In corporate news, Tesla rebounded from steep losses following reports that Elon Musk plans to step down as a Trump advisor, while Amazon shares rose after a bid to acquire TikTok. Across the Atlantic, European markets retreated, with industrials and automakers leading the declines. Meanw...

The Aussie market has managed to hold onto some of the gains this afternoon despite dropping from the highs earlier in trade.  Laura discusses Trump’s tariffs with further information expected around them tomorrow morning at this stage, and she looks at the performance of the US market overnight.  A May rate cut continues to be in the conversation, mining and energy stocks have tak...

Wall Street moderated as investors remained cautious ahead of upcoming tariffs set to take effect on Liberation Day. Concerns over slowing manufacturing activity added to broader growth fears, while falling interest rates signaled expectations of three rate cuts in the US this year. In corporate news, Tesla shares rebounded ahead of its quarterly sales report, while Johnson & Johnson declined...

The market has finished the session with a gain this afternoon coming off the back of recent losses.  Laura unpacks the recent performance both internationally and at home and discusses the retail spending data that was in focus this morning ahead of the RBA interest rate decision.  Rates remained on hold as expected and so Laura gives some insight on that decision and the outlook for fu...

Wall Street bounced back from early losses, with investors positioning ahead of the month’s close. The Dow Jones led the late-session recovery, boosted by a 3% gain from Walmart. In Europe, markets struggled, with German stocks hitting their lowest levels since February and auto manufacturers led the decline ahead of Liberation Day tariffs. Commodities painted a mixed picture—oil price...

The Aussie market is set for its worst day in three weeks, down 1.5% as investors react to a sharp decline in U.S. markets, rising inflation concerns, and uncertainty over Trump's impending tariffs. Gold has surged as a safe-haven asset, but even gold stocks are caught in the broader sell-off. Looking ahead, markets will be watching Trump's tariff moves, Friday’s U.S. jobs report, and a key...

Wall Street is facing renewed growth concerns as Trump’s tariffs return to the spotlight. Technology stocks led declines, with Apple and Amazon each tumbling more than 4%. Auto makers also retreated on tariff worries, dragging General Motors and Ford lower. Elsewhere, Lululemon shares slumped following a profit downgrade. In Europe, car makers continued to weigh on EU stocks, reflecting simi...

The market has snuck into positive territory today but only slightly following a mostly flat performance.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the recent correction that the market has seen and the rebound that followed, continue the discussions around tariffs, and look at the mixed performance across the sectors.  Paladin Energy caught attention as did Aurora Innovation, and they look at what c...

Wall Street is retreating as concerns over trade tensions intensify, with the latest Trump tariffs on auto imports casting a shadow over global growth. U.S. and European carmakers are leading declines, while industrial metals are under pressure as investors question future demand. In commodities, oil prices are firming amid falling U.S. inventories, and gold is edging back toward record highs...

The market has had a solid run over the past five days but today snapped that winning streak closing slightly lower.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this positive run and the impact that tariff conversations may have played in the end to the rally.  They reflect on the performance of the sectors with energy and mining doing their part to keep the market aloft, and they talk through the atte...

US stocks fell sharply as President Trump prepared to announce auto tariffs, dragging down car shares. While banks appeared resilient against the latest tech-led sell-off, tech stocks faced heavy pressure, with Nvidia hit particularly hard. Meanwhile, CFO optimism in the US declined amid growing tariff uncertainty, though the US dollar gained on the same concerns. In Europe, UK Finance Minister Ra...

The Aussie market has seen further gains today with most of the sectors in positive territory.  Laura is solo today unpacking the session and reflects on the federal budget with many of the announced measures unlikely to impact interest rate decisions, inflation data coming in softer than expected however did result in some choppy moves this afternoon.  Dividend payments continue to be a...

Wall Street wavered overnight as investors digested Monday’s strong rally. US consumer confidence fell to a four-year low, weighing on sentiment. Meanwhile, KB Home shares slipped on affordability concerns, while UPS also declined amid worries over weak demand. In contrast, International Paper gained as brokers predicted a guidance beat. Elsewhere, Tesla’s market share in Europe contin...

The Aussie market is clinging to gains after a choppy session, with the ASX 200 flirting with the 8,000-point mark before retreating. US markets provided some support, buoyed by optimism over a potentially softer approach to tariffs. Tech stocks led local gains, mirroring a strong Nasdaq performance, but with Australia's tech sector being small, it wasn’t enough to lift the whole market. Loo...

US markets rose overnight, buoyed by hopes of softer tariff measures. Tesla rebounded 10%, marking its strongest rally since the post-election surge, while Chinese rival BYD surpassed Tesla in revenue. In contrast, Azek slumped following its deal with James Hardie. Bond yields climbed on reports suggesting narrower tariffs from the Trump administration. Across the Atlantic, European markets ended...

A flat start to the week for Aussie stocks, with investors keeping a close eye on inflation data and a wave of dividend payouts ahead. The ASX 200 is struggling to break past the 8,000-point barrier, despite last week's 1.8% gain—its best of the year. Financials are holding the market up, while tech and consumer staples are among the worst performers. . Investors are also watching James Hard...

Wall Street ended the week with modest gains, as the Dow Jones notched its biggest weekly advance in two months. Tech stocks led Friday’s climb, adding momentum to the broader market. Meanwhile, FedEx shares slumped after the company cut its full-year forecast, while Nike fell as tariffs weighed on revenue. In commodities, oil prices firmed for a second straight week, gold eased back from re...