CommSec Market Update

The Aussie sharemarket kicked off the week on a positive note, supported by strong gains in the big banks which offset weakness across the miners. The ASX200 rose 0.4%, climbing back above 9,000 points and sitting just shy of last week’s record high. CBA led the banks, while gold and iron ore declines weighed on BHP and the miners. Linus Rare Earths jumped 6.5% on talk of US supply deals, wh...

US markets turned things around on Friday, shrugging off the banking jitters that rattled investors a day earlier. Solid results from a few regional lenders helped restore confidence, and all three major indices closed higher. Today, Aussie shares look set to open slightly weaker, with Chinese GDP data and a dip in commodities weighing on sentiment. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads...

ASX200 fell 0.81% on Friday, erasing a 0.86% gain from the record high day. Energy led losses, down 2.8%, with tech and financials also slipping. Gold surged to a fresh over $4300 record, up 6% on the week, while silver rose 3.5%. Ahead, US earnings, a pending RBA speaker and US inflation data dominate, plus busy local AGM and corporate updates. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved an...

Wall Street lost ground as a wave of bad loan fears hit US banks, knocking confidence in the financial sector and pulling markets lower. Regional lenders Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance were at the centre of the sell-off, each tumbling by more than 10% after revealing losses tied to fraudulent commercial loans. In Europe, markets were steadier after France’s prime minister survived two co...

It was a record-breaking day for the Aussie market, with the ASX200 smashing through 9,100 points for the first time ever as investors cheered fresh signs of an upcoming rate cut. Thursday’s jobs report showed unemployment unexpectedly jumped to 4.5%, pushing the odds of a November cut to more than 70%. Real estate stocks soared, the big banks were mostly higher, and Macquarie was a standout...

Wall Street was boosted overnight by upbeat bank earnings, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America both smashing expectations, but gains faded as investors remained cautious amid US-China trade tensions. Tech stocks also added some spark, helping the Nasdaq close around 0.8% higher. European markets found their footing too, with France’s CAC up 2% after signs of political stability returned....

The ASX200 was up about 0.9 % in afternoon trade, close to the 9 000‑point psychological barrier, driven chiefly by a 1.2 % rise in the financials sector as major banks posted stronger earnings and dividend upgrades. Materials also added strength after softer Chinese inflation data, while energy fell on lower oil prices. Looking ahead, market focus will shift to US bank results, the US Fed’s...

US stocks recovered from early losses as investors were reassured by Jerome Powell’s comments, keeping alive hopes for future rate cuts. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows, while the Dow Jones lifted 400 points in a remarkable turnaround as traders shrugged off renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 also gained on the back of strong US bank results. In commodities, oi...

The ASX200 edged up about 0.2% today, ending a two‑day losing streak as miners, energy and materials rallied on higher commodity prices and fresh record highs for gold and silver. Health care and tech added modest gains, while banks slipped. RBA minutes reaffirmed steady rates, and investors await Thursday’s jobs data, November inflation figures and Powell’s Fed outlook. The content in...

Wall Street staged a miraculous turnaround as Donald Trump reassured markets by talking down trade concerns with China. Broadcom soared, adding $150 billion in value on news of its OpenAI agreement, while quantum stocks rallied after JPMorgan’s latest tech investment push. Bank stocks also climbed ahead of an earnings bonanza, and Tesla gained on stronger China EV sales. In commodities, oil...

Today the ASX200 fell about 0.8%, its biggest slide in weeks, as all 11 sectors traded red. Tech led the losses while gold miners rose two to three percent on a jump in metal price. ANZ outperformed with a 3.3% gain after its strategy update, whereas Treasury Wines plunged 15% after pulling guidance. Investors watch US inflation, Australian jobs data and the Qantas breach fallout. The content in t...

US stocks suffered their steepest drop in five months as tensions between Beijing and the White House escalated. The Trump administration’s threat of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports sent markets into a tailspin, with the Magnificent Seven slumping nearly 4% and tech heavyweights Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon each falling about 2%. Elsewhere, safe-haven assets gained favour as bond y...

Despite more green shoots than red across the market, the ASX 200 couldn’t keep its momentum, slipping for a fourth time in five sessions. A 2% fall in materials proved too heavy to shake off, wiping out Thursday’s gains as gold and iron ore prices cooled. Tech and retail names kept things interesting — JB Hi-Fi, Flight Centre and Temple & Webster all in the winner’s ci...

Wall Street pulled back from record highs with the S&P 500 facing another heat check as the rally faltered. Albemarle shares rose after a broker upgrade on cash flow prospects, while rare earth stocks surged after China tightened its grip on global supplies. Delta Airlines reported robust demand heading into 2026, and PepsiCo announced a portfolio overhaul under activist pressure. In Europe, F...

The Aussie market managed its first lift of the week, though momentum was modest and buyer enthusiasm remained subdued. The ASX200 edged higher despite weakness across financials and tech stocks, with materials the clear standout, hitting a record high thanks to gains from gold and rare earth miners. Lynas Rare Earth surged to a 14-year peak while BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue also advanced. Meanwh...

Wall Street looked past government shutdown worries, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs. Technology led the charge, boosted by Nvidia on renewed demand hopes. Meanwhile, Fed minutes showed policymakers remain cautious on rate cuts amid ongoing inflation concerns. In Europe, French stocks bounced back after recent turmoil. In commodities, gold shattered the $4,000 mark, whil...

The ASX200 edged lower, down about 0.1 % and marking a third consecutive losing session. Weakness came from tech, retail and telco stocks, while energy fell and materials gave modest support. Gold broke the $4,000‑a‑ounce milestone, driving a surge in the precious‑metal sector. Looking ahead, markets will watch the US Federal Reserve minutes, upcoming US crude‑oil inventory data and tomorrow&rsquo...

US stocks paused their record-breaking run as Oracle shares slid on reports its cloud margins were weaker than expected. Trilogy Metals jumped after the US government took a 10% stake, while Ford slipped following a fire at an aluminium plant. Constellation Brands topped sales forecasts on strong beer demand, and a New York Fed survey showed growing concern about the job market. Gold futures hit t...

ASX200 down ~1.4% as markets stay cautious amid US government shutdown and mixed tech news. Gold miners lead gains, with Greatland Resources +10% and gold sector up 20‑24% month‑on‑month. DroneShield still up 700% YTD despite 3% dip. Financials, materials, utilities marginally positive; consumer discretionary and telecom fall over 1%. Upcoming Fed, ECB, RBNZ speeches and NZ rate‑cut expected. The...

Wall Street shook off an unsteady start to close higher, led by a powerful rally in chipmakers after AMD announced a new chip deal with OpenAI. Financials were also in focus, with Fifth Third agreeing to buy Comerica in the year’s biggest U.S. bank deal, while Tesla shares climbed after teasing an upcoming product unveiling. Overseas, French political turmoil pushed bond yields higher. In co...

The Aussie market started the holiday-shortened week quietly, trading with lighter volumes but briefly topping 9,000 points for the first time in six weeks before easing in the afternoon. Gold miners stood out as the precious metal hit fresh record highs, while Bitcoin also surged to a new all-time high above $125,000. Gains came through from energy stocks after OPEC raised output by less than exp...

Wall Street ended the week on a mixed footing as the government shutdown entered its third day. Healthcare led the gains, with pharma stocks rising for a second day, while Palantir shares slumped amid renewed doubts over the company’s technology. Elsewhere, oil was in focus after OPEC announced a smaller-than-expected production increase. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open modestly hig...

The Aussie share market finished the week strongly, up 0.5% on Friday and 2.3% across the week, marking its best weekly performance since early May. Tech stocks led gains with Live360 and Block, Inc. among the top performers, while energy lagged as oil prices slipped to four-month lows. Eagers Automotive surged nearly 18% after announcing a major Canadian acquisition, while DroneShield climbed 50%...

Stocks closed at record highs as investors shrugged off concerns about the government shutdown. Technology remained in focus with OpenAI’s valuation climbing to 500 billion US dollars, Intel surging 50% over the past month, and Tesla reporting a 7% rise in deliveries ahead of expiring EV tax credits. In commodities, oil fell 2% to a four-month low while copper touched a 16-month high. Back h...

The ASX200 rose 1.2% to a one-month high, edging closer to 9,000 points in a broad rally led by gold, banks and healthcare. Gold miners surged as prices hit fresh records near US$3,900 an ounce, while CSL bounced almost 4% and the big four banks all advanced. Globally, investors weighed the US government shutdown, weaker jobs data and strong US pharma gains, while dividend season picked up with pa...