CommSec Market Update

The Australian share market finished Friday with strong gains after a volatile week and month. Tech stocks led the rally, posting their best day in months, while materials also rebounded. With US earnings ramping up and local quarterly updates from mining giants ahead, next week promises significant market catalysts. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, t...

AI stocks remained under pressure overnight as concerns around the sector weighed on confidence, although Wall Street recovered from earlier losses. US bond yields also fell sharply, but what's behind the drop? The ASX is poised for a stronger open after weaker-than-expected jobs data eased expectations of another near-term RBA rate hike. Plus, why new research suggests AI may struggle to outperfo...

The Australian share market closed nearly flat Thursday after a volatile session marked by weak employment data. Mining stocks slumped while financials rallied, offsetting losses. Market focus shifted to interest rate expectations, with weaker-than-expected job numbers reducing bets on further RBA hikes this year. Upcoming inflation data and US earnings remain key catalysts for direction ahead. St...

Wall Street tumbled overnight as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuelled expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, while heavyweight AI and chip stocks extended their losses. The ASX is also under pressure after yesterday's decline, but what could the latest developments on Wall Street mean for local trading today? Plus, why concerns are growing over the debt levels of companies financ...

The Australian share market fell for the first time this week as investors grappled with rising global bond yields, renewed interest rate concerns, and elevated oil prices. Financials and materials led declines, though energy stocks found support. Key catalysts ahead include tonight's US inflation data and tomorrow's local jobs report, both critical ahead of upcoming central bank decisions. Steve...

Wall Street wavered overnight as US earnings season got underway, with mixed results from major banks and another sell-off in chip stocks weighing on sentiment. The ASX is poised for a weaker open after a flat session yesterday, but how will the latest developments on Wall Street affect local trading? Plus, a closer look at which sectors have been driving the Australian share market this year and...

The Australian share market finished almost unchanged on Tuesday as investors rotated defensively away from technology into financials and utilities. A sharp selloff in Asian chipmakers weighed on local tech stocks, while materials weakened despite recent gains. The RBA's board minutes reiterated an inflation focus ahead of Thursday's crucial jobs data, with rate hike expectations still priced in...

Wall Street struggled overnight as a sell-off in chipmakers weighed on tech stocks, while escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices to near two-week highs. But what could all this mean for the ASX today, following its strongest close in two weeks? Plus, why Australia's recent rebound in home construction still falls short of the government's housing targets. Join James Gruber, Equit...

The Australian share market rebounded on Monday with its best day in over a week, driven by strong gains in banking and mining stocks. Financials and materials each rose more than one and a half percent, offsetting weakness in telcos and real estate. A busy week ahead features US earnings season, RBA minutes, September jobs data, and US inflation figures. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Mark...

Wall Street finished higher on Friday as tech stocks rebounded and investors turned their attention to a big week of economic data and corporate earnings. The ASX is poised for a positive open after recording its second consecutive weekly gain, but could upcoming Australian jobs figures, US inflation data and the start of US earnings season shake up markets? Plus, why oil prices remain elevated de...

The Australian share market finished Friday with modest gains, pushing into positive territory for a second consecutive week. Tech and consumer discretionary stocks led the rally, while defensive sectors like utilities and property trusts also improved. Key upcoming catalysts include Australian jobs data, US inflation figures, and major corporate earnings reports next week. Steve Daghlian and Laur...

Oil prices surged overnight, but what’s behind the latest spike? Wall Street retreated as a sell-off in heavyweight tech and chip stocks added to the pressure from rising oil prices, while the ASX is poised for a slightly stronger open. Plus, why more Australians are making voluntary contributions to their superannuation. Join James Tao, Equity Market Commentator and Gillian Bowen, Head of M...

The Australian share market fell for a second consecutive session as materials and financial stocks led declines. The ASX 200 faced headwinds from weak iron ore sales negotiations with Chinese buyers and banking sector pressure. European debt concerns and US interest rate signals added to market caution. Energy stocks provided support on oil price gains amid geopolitical tensions. Key inflation da...

Fresh details from the Federal Reserve have revealed what drove last month’s US interest rate hike, but what could they mean for rates from here? Wall Street’s record-breaking run came to an end as investors reassessed the outlook for interest rates and energy costs, with the ASX poised to follow with a weaker open. Plus, why one of the biggest media deals in recent history could resha...

The Australian share market ended Wednesday slightly lower after a mixed session, with banks and materials weighing on performance despite gains in healthcare and property. Key movers included uranium miners, tech stocks, and dividend payers, while offshore markets hit record highs. US earnings season approaches this week. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each epis...

Wall Street climbed to fresh record highs overnight, but which companies are driving the rally? Megacap and AI-related stocks were among the standouts as Treasury yields eased and investors looked ahead to the upcoming US earnings season, while the Aussie market is set to open flat. Plus, why Australian mortgage holders are proving resilient despite higher interest rates and falling property price...

The Australian share market continues its upward trajectory for a third consecutive session, buoyed by strong US leads and solid performance from miners and banks. However, consumer confidence surveys reveal deepening concerns about employment prospects and rising living costs. Tech stocks remain under pressure locally, while property shares rebound. Key developments include a trading halt on Dick...

Wall Street climbed to fresh record highs overnight, but what is driving the rally? Last week’s softer-than-expected US jobs report has eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month, helping lift tech and AI-related stocks, while the ASX is poised to follow with a positive open. Plus, why Nike’s struggles are a reminder that even the world’s biggest brands ca...

The Australian share market opened with modest gains on Monday but faded through the session, finishing nearly flat as a long weekend holiday dampened trading volumes. Healthcare stocks led the way with several notable corporate deals, while semiconductor stocks benefited from US strength. Investors remain cautious as they digest recent bond market volatility and higher interest rates across multi...

Wall Street advanced on Friday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month. The ASX is poised to follow with a positive open as trading gets underway despite public holidays in some states, while oil prices eased after G7 countries agreed to release supplies from emergency reserves. Plus, why easing inflation doesn’t necessarily...

The Australian share market recovered on Friday, climbing back into positive territory for the week after Thursday's worst session in nearly seven months. Tech stocks surged while most sectors improved, though property continued to struggle amid rising bond yields. Investors digested mixed inflation data, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the RBA's fourth rate hike of the year, with focus now tur...

The ASX is poised to rebound after a rough start to October, which saw the market suffer its worst session in almost seven months amid a global bond sell-off. Wall Street was relatively steady overnight as easing US bond yields helped offset concerns around a sharp rise in oil prices, while most metals fell as the US dollar strengthened. Plus, why electric vehicle sales are surging in Australia. J...

The Australian share market fell sharply on Thursday, posting its worst day in nearly seven months as broad based losses swept across all eleven sectors. Persistent concerns about higher interest rates and global tensions weighed on investor sentiment, despite mixed overnight leads from Wall Street. Key economic data and central bank decisions loom ahead this month. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besara...

Wall Street was mostly lower overnight despite softer-than-expected US inflation data reducing expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month, while longer-term bond yields continued to climb. The ASX is poised for a weaker open after yesterday posting its best session in eight weeks as cooler Australian inflation eased expectations of another near-term RBA hike. Plus, why Australia&...

The Australian share market rallied strongly on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data eased concerns about future rate hikes. The ASX 200 enjoyed its best day in eight weeks, with property trusts and consumer discretionary stocks leading gains. Property giant Lendlease surged after announcing an asset sale, while defence and mining stocks showed mixed performance. Markets now pricing...