CommSec Market Update

The Aussie market has taken a breath following a couple of days of impressive gains.  Laura and Stevie put mining and energy stocks under the microscope today as oil prices fell to their lowest in some time.  Iron ore also has taken a tumble while gold miners are on the increase.  They discuss the stocks that stood out today and look to the likely market movers in the day ahead. The content in thi...

Join Tom and Ryan as they analyse a challenging start to the new month on Wall Street, driven by a moderation in U.S. manufacturing and expectations for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones dipped by 0.5%, while the S&P 500 hovered just below the positive line, and the NASDAQ managed a modest gain of 0.3%. There was a fall in oil prices following a less-than-convincing promise from...

The first trading day of the month started off with some solid improvements today.  Laura and Stevie unpack the international stocks that saw big moves across last month, and reflect on our local performance which has seen more timid growth.  They look at the performance of each of the sectors, why Lovisa shares took a tumble, the factors that impacted gold prices, and what to watch in the day ahe...

Wall Street surged with the Dow Jones up 1.5%, its best session since last November, following benign inflation figures, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the NASDAQ ended slightly negative. U.S. inflation data showed modest increases, easing concerns and prompting modest bond yield declines. European markets were buoyed by the positive U.S. inflation news, although European inflation figures pr...

The market has finished the month on a positive note, ending the most recent losing streak by being up around 0.9% today.  Some economic data out of China saw local markets dip momentary but this was quickly recovered.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the performance of the local market over the month, and discuss interest rates, economic data that we are expecting next week, and the stocks which perf...

US stocks ended lower due to investor caution ahead of key inflation data, with declines in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Bond yields saw modest drops, and US GDP growth for Q1 was revised down. Salesforce suffered its worst decline in nearly 20 years, while other tech stocks also fell. Oil prices dropped due to larger-than-expected stockpile declines, and gold prices inched up. The ASX 200 is...

The market inches closer to a four-week low today.  Laura and Stevie discuss the factors likely to impact how we round out the month, and the part that interest rate discussions, upcoming economic data, and market sentiment are likely to play in the coming days.  They look at how each of the sectors performed today and discuss the stocks that caught their eye. The content in this podcast is prepar...

Tom and Ryan dissect a turbulent day on Wall Street and its ripple effects on the Aussie market after yesterday's poor performance. Sticky inflation is in the spotlight, plus BHP’s decision to withdraw its $75 billion bid for Anglo-American, exploring the implications for the mining sector and what it means for global markets. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Au...

Steve and Laura delve into a tough day for the Australian market as investors grapple with unexpected inflation data. The ASX200 plunged 1.3%, marking its worst performance in months. They analyse the factors behind this decline, focusing on the surprise jump in April's inflation rate to 3.6%, which has fuelled concerns over prolonged high interest rates.  There were broad market losses across all...

US markets didn’t return refreshed from their long weekend.  Tom and Ryan discuss this sluggish performance, the lift in treasury yields, and the part that discussions around interest rate ‘hikes’ played in pushing interest rates higher.  They look at the economic data set to influence local markets today, and the current standing for the Aussie dollar. The content in this podcast is prepared, app...

The market has remained cautious today.  This could partly be down to closed international markets but is also likely the result of upcoming inflation data.  Laura and Stevie discuss this sentiment, and how tomorrow’s data could move markets.  They look at the market moving stocks from today and what to expect as the markets that have remained closed internationally reopen. The content in this pod...

Despite muted trading in the US overnight by virtue of a public holiday, US futures were up slightly. Plus, Ryan and Tom break down a key change in the US stock settlement process, moving from a two-day to a one-day settlement cycle, aimed at reducing risk and increasing market liquidity. European markets rose, buoyed by positive business sentiment and expectations of future interest rate cuts fro...

While the market ended down last week it is today back on the incline.  Laura and Stevie reflect on what has been a positive last few months for the market, and talk through the stocks that aided the rebound today.  They look at the upcoming economic data to expect as the US and UK market are set to remain closed, and what to expect locally tomorrow. The content in this podcast is prepared, approv...

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the week ahead in Aussie and Global markets. US markets ended on record highs last week helped by the outlook for inflation. With a public holiday for the US on Monday, the main focus this week is on inflation, with expectations for a small rise in the personal consumption expenditures price index. European markets reflect on higher inflation numbers in the UK and...

It was another rough session for the Aussie market as interest rate concerns remain on the radar.  Laura and Crag reflect on the week, and the impact that US economic data had on the Aussie market today.  They discuss the stocks that caught their interest today and what the weekend could bring to the table. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwea...

Wall Street declined as stronger-than-expected economic data raised concerns about prolonged high interest rates, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NASDAQ all falling. Market volatility continues as investors react daily to new data, particularly the US Purchasing Managers Index showing the highest business activity in over two years, potentially increasing inflation. Rising US bond yields and...

The market is down leading into the close.  Laura and Stevie look at what could have been behind this drop by diving into the two sectors that drove the decline, and the part that the US central bank minutes played as well.  They look at the stocks that were the biggest movers today and look at the economic data to come in the day ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distri...

Join Tom and Ryan as they break the news on the highly anticipated earnings results of Nvidia released just minutes ago. Plus, they delve into the recent market movements influenced by the US Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes, which indicated a more hawkish stance on inflation and interest rates, leading to a sell-off in US stocks. Target was the big looser of the night, as well as outlooks...

The market remains cautious this week.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this breather and look at how it performed today.  They look at the New Zealand interest rate decision, the performance of each of the sectors and the stocks that received attention.  Telstra and Webjet are among those discussed, and they also look at what could be on the cards in the day ahead. The content in this podcast is prep...

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Wall Street's latest record highs, with the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ posting modest gains. They explore Nvidia's upcoming earnings report, which is anticipated to show substantial revenue growth driven by high demand in the data-center business. They also highlights the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on inflation, the latest movements in commodity prices, a...

The market ran out of steam today following a run toward record highs.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the strong run that we have seen, and how the lack of economic news is fuelling this wait and see moment for the market.  They explain the impact of the recent budget announcement, the performance of stocks in the materials sector which have seen a drop back following recent highs, and why Star Ente...

The AI boom is continuing to move markets according to Tom and Ryan, with anticipation mounting for Nvidea's earnings report due tomorrow. Across the board, US stocks showed mixed outcomes with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 down slightly while tech stocks like the Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose. European markets saw moderate gains, led by aerospace and defense sectors amid geopol...

Laura is back alongside Stevie today on a day where the market is in the positive.  The ASX was today within half of a percent of a record high.  They unpack the catalysts for this including US inflation data and look at the performance of each of the sectors.  Star entertainment has skyrocketed around 20% today, they discuss this and some of the other big movers while looking at what could be on...

The Aussie market is opening to mixed signals from Wall Street, where the Dow closed above 40,000 for the first time. Excitement surged as Reddit's stock jumped 10% following a new AI partnership with OpenAI, and Nvidia's sky-high earnings expectations underscored the booming AI sector. European markets softened amid stable inflation but anticipated rate cuts, while the Australian market edges tow...

The market has ended the week with a pause.  Craig joins us solo to look at the international data that likely drove this stall, and to reflect on a week which saw impressive highs yesterday.  Craig looks at the big movers from today, the company reports which influenced these moves, and what could be on the horizon before next week. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distribute...