CommSec Market Update

US shares rose after President Trump said Iran wants to make a deal. Oil prices also jumped after Tehran threatened to retaliate against the military blockade and how the impact of the oil crisis is being felt most acutely across Asia. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Austra...

The Aussie share market fell on Monday as failed US-Iran talks reignited Middle East tensions, lifting oil prices and weighing on investor sentiment. The ASX 200 slipped 0.4% with tech stocks hardest hit, while energy and defensive sectors gained. A2 Milk plunged 12% after downgrading profit forecasts due to supply chain disruptions in China. Investors will watch US earnings, jobs data, and furthe...

No deal has been reached following weekend talks between the US and Iran, keeping uncertainty elevated. Six weeks into the conflict, conditions along a key global shipping route are expected to deteriorate further, so what impact will this have on markets? Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numb...

The local market snapped its three-day winning streak with a cautious 0.1% dip today, as investors braced for weekend US-Iran peace talks. Despite the minor pullback, the ASX rallied 4.4% across this holiday-shortened week leading to its strongest performance in over three years - recouping a massive portion of its March losses. Financials and Materials led the charge, while Energy slumped 5%...

Oil prices remain volatile as investors question the effectiveness of a two-week ceasefire. News of key weekend talks has also filtered through with attention now turning to how Wall Street reacted and what lies ahead for the Aussie share market. Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers. The c...

The Aussie share market has steadied after two days of strong gains, with energy stocks rebounding on higher oil prices while technology shares retreated. The ASX 200 remains up around 5.7% over the past five days, recovering much of March's losses. Investors are closely watching developments in the Middle East conflict and upcoming US inflation data, which could influence market direction in the...

Stock markets surged after a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while oil tumbled on expectations the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon. Back home, the ASX is set to slip after yesterday’s surge. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Secu...

The Aussie share market jumped 2.6% today, its best day in about a year, after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Energy stocks led losses with Woodside down 10.5% as oil prices plunged 17%. Technology stocks rebounded strongly, up over 7%, while gold miners surged as the precious metal gained 5%. Defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples underperformed as war concerns eas...

US markets pared losses as the deadline on Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran draws closer. The President made further extraordinary threats, prompting the White House to deny the potential use of nuclear weapons, while Aussies are expected to feel the pinch beyond petrol prices soon enough. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in...

Local shares ignored brewing geopolitical tensions today, with the index surging 1.7%. Despite a looming 10:00 AM deadline for President Trump’s threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure, all 11 sectors finished higher in a broad-based relief rally. Tech was the standout performer, leaping 4% while retail also saw explosive moves; Guzman y Gomez skyrocketed 18.5% on strong quarterly...

US markets moved higher as the deadline looms on Donald Trump’s latest ultimatum for Iran to open a vital route for global energy supplies. Attention is also turning to oil prices and what lies ahead for the Aussie share market after the Easter long weekend. Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the...

Aussie shares tumbled on Thursday as President Trump's hawkish speech on Iran rattled global markets, reversing Wednesday's strong gains. The ASX 200 fell sharply, with energy stocks initially rising on oil price spikes before reversing. Defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities outperformed as investors sought safety amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Markets will be closed for th...

Markets rose on optimism that the war could soon come to an end, lifting risk appetite and pushing most commodities and the Australian dollar higher. Attention is also turning to the latest market acronym, HALO, but what’s behind it? James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Au...

The Australian share market staged a dramatic rebound on Wednesday, surging over 2% in its strongest session in almost a year as optimism grew around potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict. The S&P/ASX 200 climbed to a two-week high, with gold miners leading the charge after a brutal March, while tech stocks and materials also rebounded strongly. The rally followed comments from US Presi...

Markets have surged on hopes the war could soon end, with encouraging signs emerging from both Donald Trump and Iran. It marks a positive end to what has otherwise been a brutal month for investors. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limite...

While the index clawed back from morning lows following reports of potential de-escalation in the Middle East, it wasn't enough to mask a shocker of a month for the ASX. March saw the benchmark plunge nearly 8%, marking its steepest monthly decline since June 2022. Energy was the runaway winner, surging 20% on record oil disruptions, while Materials and Gold miners faced their worst sell-offs in o...

The ASX is expected to move higher despite a softer lead from Wall Street. Oil prices pared gains after a G7 pledge to stabilise energy markets, while attention is also turning to why the “Magnificent Seven” stocks aren’t so magnificent this year. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared, appr...

The Aussie share market fell sharply today, hitting a four-year low for the month as global uncertainty weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Energy stocks rallied on soaring oil prices, while banks and tech stocks led the decline. With one day left in March, the ASX 200 is on track for its worst monthly performance since June 2022. Investors remain focused on Middle East tensions and await furth...

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fifth week, with the weekend’s developments set to shape markets in the days ahead. The Aussie market is expected to open lower following recent weakness, while key economic data out of Australia this week will also be in focus. Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take yo...

The Aussie share market edged lower on Friday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions, with energy stocks outperforming and technology shares under pressure. The ASX 200 is on track for its first weekly gain in four weeks, though still facing its worst monthly performance since June 2022. Market sentiment was influenced by delayed US military action against Iran and fluctu...

After nearly four weeks of fighting in the Middle East, uncertainty continues to surround proposals for a peace plan, pushing oil prices higher. Locally, the Aussie market is expected to open in the red, following losses on Wall Street. Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers. The content in...

The Aussie share market closed little changed today as investors weighed conflicting signals from the US and Iran over a potential ceasefire. Energy stocks gained momentum from rebounding oil prices, while tech shares slipped. With three trading days left in March, the ASX 200 remains down around 7% for the month, with only energy and utilities in positive territory. Key dividend announcements fro...

The ASX is set to rise at the open on hopes of a ceasefire in Iran, with improving sentiment helping lift global markets. In the US and Europe, stocks and bonds climbed as oil prices fell, with investors keeping the recent March pullback in perspective. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and dis...

The Australian share market delivered its best day in six weeks, surging 1.9% as cooler-than-expected inflation data eased rate hike expectations. Energy stocks fell sharply amid reports of potential US-Iran negotiations, while materials and mining stocks led the charge. BHP and Rio Tinto posted strong gains, with Rio benefiting from $2 billion in government subsidies. The gold sub-sector rebounde...

The ASX is set to open higher after choppy trading across overseas markets, with investors also turning their attention to key inflation data out of Australia today. On Wall Street, markets were mixed as Iran again denied talks, keeping geopolitical uncertainty in focus. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. The content in this podcast is prepared...