CommSec Market Update

Wall Street slips on higher bond yields as U.S retail sales jump. Nvidia drops as U.S restricts chips for China. Ryan previews Chinese economic data. Plus commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situ...

Laura is back with Stevie today to unpack how the market has performed.  A lift kicked things off but minutes from the RBA slowed the rate of that lift as the day progressed.  They look at how the sectors performed and discuss what to expect in the days ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 2...

To the U.S first this morning where Wall Street gained on earnings optimism. Meanwhile U.S bond yields rose amid increased treasury supply. And Apple shares are down on the back of weak Chinese demand. Plus this mornings commodities and AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The informa...

Craig joins Steve today to look at the market.  The energy and materials sectors were the only two to see lifts today with 9 of the 10 best performers being in the gold sector as conflicts in the Middle East impact prices of the commodity.  They discuss what to expect with the Aussie jobs report on Thursday, discuss a slight fall in the Aussie market, and if we are likely to see an interest rate i...

U.S stocks end lower as banks kick off quarterly earnings. Oil prices surge as investors reframe Middle East conflict. Aussie shares seen lower at the start of Mondays session. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take int...

The market was spooked this Friday the 13th, closing down by half a percent. The Aussie market still lifted over the week though. Almost all sectors declined, with health care and utilities the only to finish in the green. Data out of China today raised more concerns about the health of its economy and next week, all eyes will be on the latest labour force figures. The content in this podcast is p...

Wall Street falls as bond yields rise while investors digest inflation data. Meanwhile Tom and Ryan review wage developments in the U.S. Ryan previews Chinese inflation data. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into...

It was another day of gains for the ASX200, finishing up for a 6th straight session. 7 of the 11 sectors finished higher with health care declining over 4.5%. CSL dropped significantly, with stocks hitting their lowest levels in 4 years and United Malt Group is getting closer to a takeover from French company, Malteries Soufflet. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in...

Stocks consolidate as the U.S Fed mulls rate outlook. Meanwhile oil prices sink as much as three percent. The ASX 200 is set for a flat start. Plus this mornings Commodities and the AUD.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, finan...

The market saw another day of gains with almost all 11 sectors finishing higher. Health care was the only sector that saw minor declines. Bank of Queensland had their worst day in over a year after releasing their profit results and Qantas shares were lifting after their Chairman announced his planned departure late next year. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Au...

Wall Street gains as bond yields fall and Fed officials sound dovish. Tom and Ryan discuss the ongoing impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on Oil. Ryan previews the Bank of Queenslands earnings results. Plus commodities and the AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information do...

The market bounced back today, finishing above 7000 points for the first time in about a week. All 11 sectors were higher, with utilities having the biggest gains and materials the least. Origin Energy had huge gains today after the ACCC approved a takeover bid. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL...

Wall Street turns positive as investors digest Fed commentary. Oil prices surge on the back of the Middle Eastern conflict. Ryan previews consumer and business confidence surveys in Australia. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information d...

The market closed up today by around a quarter of 1%. Sectors were very much mixed today with 6 of 11 finishing lower. Energy was the highest by far and tech had the biggest losses. The conflict in the middle east has lead to an increase in gold and oil prices. Coming up, annual general meetings are just around the corner. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Austra...

U.S stocks whipsaw following stronger U.S jobs growth. Meanwhile investors eye oil prices as Middle East conflict escalates. The ASX 200 is expected to kick off firmly in positive territory on Monday. Plus this mornings AUD.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not tak...

The Aussie market posted its 2nd day of gains ahead of the key jobs report out of the US tonight. This data could impact what happens next with interest rates. Over the week though, the Aussie market still declined – its 3rd straight week of losses. Energy continued to be under pressure as oil prices dip further. But the financial sector soared led by a solid performance from major banks. The cont...

U.S stocks show little change as investors await Fridays jobs data, and Ryan and Tom assess the U.S employment report. Meanwhile oil extends its slump. Ryan previews the Reserve Bank financial stability review. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814....

The Aussie sharemarket has lifted for the first time in four days in line with other bourses on an easing of inflation concerns, closing up by half a percent. 8of the 11 sectors were higher today, with energy falling the most after oil prices plunged overnight, having its biggest drop in over a year. Interest rate sensitive stocks did well – tech, consumer discretionary & real estate. The cont...

U.S stocks consolidate this morning after recent losses following a lower reading on jobs growth. Meanwhile interest rate fears soften after oil prices plunge by 5%. Futures point to a positive start for the ASX 200. Plus the team have this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067...

It’s been a spooky start to October with the market hitting its lowest point since November last year. Almost all sectors were down with utilities being the only to lift. Qantas hit their lowest levels in over a year and gold miners did well today.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The...

U.S stocks fall as jobs data adds to rate worries. Meanwhile U.S Bond yields hit 16 year highs. Ryan and Tom preview the RBNZ rate decision today. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, fin...

The market has finished lower today, dropping below 7000 points for the first time since late March. It was Michele Bullock’s first interest rate decision today and the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep rates steady for a 4th consecutive month. Sectors were mostly down today, energy had the biggest losses while health care performed the best thanks to its biggest stock,...

U.S and European stocks run into headwinds as long term interest rates march higher. Meanwhile, a welcome reprieve with oil prices moderating. And Tom and Ryan look ahead to todays RBA decision on interest rates. Plus the commodities and AUD. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The informa...

Markets are down today as the holidays impact the number of trades taking place.  Laura and Stevie discuss mining in detail with it being the sector that lifted the most and look at healthcare which saw a drop. They unpack the things to watch overnight ahead of an interest rate decision tomorrow, and update you as the market closes. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed...

Starting with the U.S this morning where key inflation figures deliver relief for investors, although political uncertainty weighed on stocks. Ryan and Tom also dig into the impacts of an amnesty over the potential U.S Government shutdown. Meanwhile local shares are set to start the week lower as investors look ahead to tomorrows RBA decision. Plus this mornings commodities and AUD.  The content i...