CommSec Market Update

Wall Street advanced on Wednesday as weak ADP jobs data bolstered rate-cut hopes, while US Treasuries gained on signs of labour-market softness. The technology sector ended broadly lower, with Microsoft slipping on reports of weaker demand for some AI tools, though Microchip bucked the trend with a strong jump after an upbeat earnings forecast. In commodities, oil prices climbed as Moscow peace ta...

The ASX200 barely moved, up only five points, after September quarter GDP showed 0.4 % growth versus the expected 0.7 %. The modest rebound faded as investors eyed US data. November ADP jobs, industrial production and the Fed’s December dot plot. Plus, the RBA’s 2026 rate outlook. Energy and health lagged, while iron ore miners slipped on Vale’s demand downgrade. The content in t...

US stocks found their footing on Tuesday, lifted by a bitcoin rally after a sharp sell-off. Treasury markets also found firmer ground as traders evaluated the latest signals from the Federal Reserve. In company news, Boeing flew higher on stronger delivery plans, and MongoDB surged after raising its forecast. Gains were tempered, however, by weakness in paper and packaging companies, which weighed...

Steve and Laura report a modest rise in the ASX200, buoyed by energy and mining gains, while other sectors lagged. US markets have been relatively weak, yet commodity prices pushed Australian shares higher, with oil and gold hitting fresh highs. Look out for tomorrow’s Australian Q3 growth figures and a big US earnings cycle that could test the rally. The content in this podcast is prepared,...

Wall Street slipped overnight as rising bond yields and weakness in crypto-exposed stocks weighed on sentiment. US Treasuries also declined, with fresh corporate debt issuance adding pressure after Japan’s bond sell-off last week. Still, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales helped lift major US retailers. Elsewhere, European markets kicked off December on the back foot, dragged lower by a sli...

The ASX200 was down about 0.6% as US futures pointed to a softer start, with the Nasdaq futures dropping around 0.75% and the Dow about 0.5%. Energy shares were the only sector in the green, up roughly 0.5%, while health, financials, tech and real estate all fell. An ASX technical glitch halted 80 stocks, most notably Metcash, which slid 9.2%. Investors will watch the Wednesday update on three‑mon...

Wall Street edged higher on Friday as a CME outage disrupted global trading for several hours. The S&P 500 notched its biggest weekly advance since May while the Nasdaq broke its seven-month winning streak in November. Meanwhile, US government bond yields also lifted on expectations of heavy corporate debt issuance. In commodities, OPEC stuck with plans to halt production increases in the Marc...

The ASX200 closed essentially flat, down only three points, after a volatile November that saw the index fall about three percent for the month but climb 2.4 percent this week, snapping a four‑week losing streak. Rate‑cut hopes were dented by hotter‑than‑expected inflation, while sector performance was mixed. Tech, finance and property fell, but healthcare, consumer staples and WiseTech rose. Upco...

US financial markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, while European stocks are heading for a muted finish to November. Bitcoin topped 90,000 on shifting sentiment, and China’s ANTA Sports is reportedly weighing a potential bid for Puma. In commodities, gold slipped from two-week highs while iron ore inched higher on a softer US dollar. Back home, Aussie shares are expect...

ASX200 was flat after a 0.4% rise early, keeping a 2.3% weekly gain and ending a four week losing streak. Tech stocks outperformed, up about 2%, while energy fell 1.3% on oil price drops ahead of the OPEC meeting. With US markets closed for Thanksgiving, focus shifts to European cues and the upcoming Black Friday Cyber Monday retail surge. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and dist...

Technology stocks continued to lift Wall Street, helping the market recover ground lost in last Thursday’s sell-off as falling bond yields supported sentiment. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped nearly 3%, while Dell Technologies rose 6% on strong data-centre demand. Elsewhere, Robinhood shares surged 10% on acquisition developments, whereas John Deere slipped on a grim agriculture...

The ASX200 closed up about 0.7%, marking three consecutive days of gains and a weekly rise of roughly 2.2% after last week’s 2.5% slump. Hotter‑than‑expected inflation (headline 3.8%, core 3.3%) pushed RBA rate‑cut odds down to 24% for May. Materials, health and consumer stocks led the upswing while tech, telcos and utilities fell. Zip jumped 7% and DroneShield 8% after a European defence co...

Wall Street extended its rebound overnight as investors looked ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday and grew more confident in a December rate cut. US Treasury yields eased, with the 10-year slipping below 4% as Hassett emerged as the frontrunner for the Fed’s top job. In stocks, Nvidia fell as its rivalry with Google intensified, while Abercrombie's stock surged despite a general retail p...

The Aussie market caught its breath today after yesterday’s strong rebound. We traded in a tight range for most of the session and finished up a touch, enough to make it two days of gains. Miners did the heavy lifting, rising about 1.7% thanks to firmer iron ore and stronger gold prices, while financials slipped roughly 0.7%. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank tumbled more than 7% after flagging defi...

Wall Street surged overnight as technology stocks powered higher and rate-cut optimism strengthened, with bond yields falling after dovish comments from Fed officials. Elsewhere, Broadcom joined Alphabet in leading the AI-driven rally, while Novo Nordisk slipped on disappointing Alzheimer’s trial results. Oil and gold rose as a weaker US dollar provided support. Back home, Aussie shares are...

The ASX200 jumped 1.3% on Monday, snapping a week of declines and lifting the index to within 6.5% of its October record high. Tech and industrial stocks led the rise, while energy fell as oil slipped. Notable moves included Qube soaring 19.5% on a $11.6 bn Macquarie offer and DroneShield edging higher despite a steep MTD loss. Investors will watch Wednesday’s inflation print, the US Fed rat...

US stocks staged a spirited recovery following Thursday’s drubbing, helped by comments from the New York Fed governor that signalled support for interest-rate cuts. Healthcare stocks led sector gains, with Eli Lilly up 1.6%, while Nvidia climbed on renewed optimism for its China sales outlook. In commodities, oil prices ended lower on Friday, settling at one-month lows. Back home, Aussie sha...

The Aussie market ended the week in the red, falling 1.6 percent after touching a six month low at the open, with a hotter US jobs report keeping investors on edge ahead of the Fed's December decision. Wall Street's weak lead weighed on every major sector locally, especially materials and energy, while the major banks extended their recent slide. Lovisa sank on softer like for like sales, while Wi...

Wall Street slumped late in the session with the S&P 500 erasing a 2% gain as Nvidia led the sector lower. Nvidia turned negative, unwinding its post-earnings rally, while Palo Alto Networks announced plans to acquire Chronosphere. Walmart lifted its outlook, and U.S. data showed solid September job gains even as the unemployment rate ticked higher. In commodities, oil dipped on renewed hopes...

The ASX200 jumped 1.3% on Thursday, its best day in weeks, driven by a strong recovery in global stocks and NVIDIA’s better‑than‑expected earnings and upbeat revenue guidance, which lifted Australian tech shares about 2.4%. Energy and utilities fell modestly, while materials and real‑estate rose. Looking ahead, the market will watch US September jobs data and the Fed’s December rate‑cu...

Wall Street gave up early gains as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, while the latest Fed minutes showed many officials leaning against a December rate cut. Elsewhere, Alphabet shares jumped on rave reviews for its new Gemini AI model, Lowe’s beat profit estimates on strong online growth, and Target’s scaled-back outlook signalled a tougher road ahead for its...

Australian shares slipped around 0.3% to a six month low as the ASX200 continues its recent decline while US markets fell for a fourth day and await key jobs data. Investors eye NVIDIA’s earnings as a catalyst. Energy and property trusts rose but the big banks fell 1-2%. Upcoming UK/EU inflation, US oil inventories and RBA commentary add focus. The content in this podcast is prepared, approv...

Wall Street extended its losing streak, with the S&P 500 falling for a fourth straight day as investors braced for Nvidia’s high-stakes AI results. In company news, Microsoft and Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $15 billion in Anthropic, while Home Depot slipped after cutting its forecast on weaker demand. In the commodities market, oil prices steadied as traders weighed the impact...

Australia’s ASX200 fell about 2 % to a five month low, the worst single‑day drop since April. Tech stocks led the sell‑off, down roughly 6 % amid US AI worries and pending NVIDIA results. Lithium miners and James Hardie bucked the trend, while the RBA kept rates at 3.6 % and markets priced a 40 % chance of a cut next May. Upcoming US data and earnings keep outlook uncertain. The content in t...

Wall Street opened the new trading week on a downbeat note as investors looked ahead to Nvidia’s earnings. HP and Dell slumped 9% on analyst downgrades, while Alphabet bucked the broader tech weakness on news related to Warren Buffett. Lithium stocks soared on an improved price outlook, though broader commodity prices eased on dollar strength. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to fall fu...