CommSec Market Update

The Aussie market pushed higher for a second day, though gains were modest as investors navigated a quiet global lead with US and Chinese markets closed. The Materials sector did the heavy lifting, propelled by BHP which surged to a fresh all-time high. The company's half-year results stunned the market, as copper earnings surpassed iron ore for the first time, driven by a global push for electrif...

Global stocks and bonds were little changed in holiday-thinned US trading, while European shares edged higher, supported by gains in financials ahead of key earnings results. In commodities, oil prices rose ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks, while gold slipped in thin trade as the US dollar strengthened. Back home, the ASX is expected to open higher on Tuesday, with investors focused on earnings from...

Aussie shares edged up about 0.25% as earnings season ramps with almost 100 results due. Tech led gains after steep falls while materials and miners slipped amid Rio Tinto’s Guinea shutdown and iron ore near US$97 a tonne. Highlights: A2 Milk Company beat forecasts, Treasury Wine Estates swung to a $649m loss, Qube Holdings takeover agreed and JB Hi-Fi posted record sales. BHP results and Th...

Wall Street closed the week slightly higher, with the S&P 500 edging up as cooler US inflation offset weakness in tech. Treasury yields fell after the CPI reading kept hopes for Fed rate cuts alive, while Coinbase rebounded as Bitcoin surged to US$69,000. Elsewhere,  European shares edged lower amid renewed concerns around AI valuations. In commodities, oil settled higher on optimism arou...

The ASX200 secured its best week since May, advancing 2.4%, but fell 1.3% today amid a US tech sell-off fuelled by AI disruption concerns and weaker commodity prices. Big swings hit reporting season stocks, with Temple & Webster down 33% and AMP surging after a 26% plunge. Next week, Rio Tinto and Telstra report, while CBA trades ex-dividend. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved a...

Tech and software stocks led Wall Street sharply lower, with the Dow Jones falling 500 points and the S&P 500 shedding 1% as fears of AI disruption spread. In Europe, shares retreated from record highs, weighed down by weakness in financials. In commodities, oil slid 3% on updated supply forecasts, while gold eased after strong US jobs data dampened rate-cut expectations. Back home, Aussie sha...

The ASX200 rose modestly on Thursday, up 0.25%, after briefly nearing record highs this week. Bank earnings drove gains, with ANZ jumping 8.5% and CBA climbing 5.5%, though tech and healthcare dragged. Tech fell 6% while CSL slumped 6.9% after half-year results and a CEO resignation. For the week, the market advanced 3.7%. Tonight, focus shifts to US oil inventories and earnings from Airbnb, Appli...

US stocks were mixed while Treasuries fell after strong jobs data tempered expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts. Investor caution weighed on software names, although Generac bucked the trend, rising on optimism around data centre demand. In Europe, commodity strength helped lift shares to fresh record highs. In commodities, oil advanced as Middle East tensions outweighed a large build in US cr...

The ASX200 rose 1.6% Wednesday, hitting the 9,000-point level for the first time in 3.5 months as reporting season gained momentum. Financials led gains after CBA's strong half-year results provided a 7% lift, adding about 60 points to the index. The Aussie dollar surged to a 19-month high following RBA hawkish comments that inflation remains too high. Investors now await US jobs data and a wave o...

US stocks wavered while Treasuries surged after weak retail sales bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Coca-Cola’s outlook disappointed, though Marriott hit a record high after issuing stronger-than-expected guidance. In Europe, losses in energy stocks offset gains in Ferrari. In commodities, oil edged lower as traders weighed Middle East supply risks, while gold slipped ahea...

The Aussie market clawed back last week’s losses as a resurgence in Materials and Health Care offset a late fade in the banks. Insurers were hammered by fresh AI disruption fears, following the US launch of an AI-powered comparison tool by Insurify, which sparked a heavy sell-off for local companies like Steadfast and IAG. In the resources space, Uranium&nb...

Tech stocks led a rebound on Wall Street as investors awaited key economic data, while Treasuries were choppy after a move by China added pressure to the bond market. In Europe, shares closed at record highs as AI-related worries eased. In commodities, precious metals rose as the US dollar slipped, while oil prices climbed more than 1% after the US urged caution for vessels near Iran. Back home, A...

Aussie stocks rebounded sharply on Monday, up 1.9% after a 2% drop last week, with all sectors in green. Gains supported by a strong US market rebound and tech bounce. Reporting season ramps up with key companies like CBA and CSL releasing results, while gold miners surged on rebounded prices. Investors now await US inflation and jobs data. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and dis...

US markets logged their best session since May last year, with Nvidia surging after upbeat AI comments from CEO Jensen Huang. The rally was partly offset by Amazon, which slid the most since August after unveiling a US$200 billion spending plan, while a sharp plunge in Stellantis weighed on auto stocks more broadly. In commodities, oil prices climbed on concerns over a potential US–Iran conf...

The ASX 200 slipped about 2.3 % on Friday, the worst day in ten months, as every sector posted losses. Weak US tech, falling commodity prices and concerns over the new Fed chair amplified the sell‑off. CBA rallied 6.4 % after a rebound, but WEB Travel plunged 30 % following a tax‑audit notice. Look ahead to US jobs and inflation data, the RBA’s May rate outlook, and a busy Australian reporti...

Wall Street slumped after Alphabet’s capital spending plans unsettled investors, while a weak outlook from Qualcomm deepened the tech sell-off. In Europe, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, while Rio Tinto and Glencore separately abandoned merger talks. In commodities, silver plunged nearly 14% amid a firmer US dollar, a move that is likely to we...

The ASX200 eased 0.4 % (≈ 39 points) after three days of gains, led by a 3 % fall in materials as silver plunged 14 % and gold slipped 2 %. Tech stocks stayed weak, extending a seventh‑month decline, while BHP fell 4 % letting CBA retake the top spot. Look ahead to ECB and BOE rate holds, US oil inventory data and earnings from Amazon, Barrick, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Estée Lauder. T...

Wall Street slid overnight as renewed AI concerns weighed on tech stocks, dragging the Nasdaq down 2%. AMD led the sell-off, posting its steepest decline since 2018 after a disappointing outlook. In Europe, shares closed at record highs, bucking the global tech weakness. In commodities, oil prices jumped 3% on concerns around US-Iran talks, while copper fell as a stronger US dollar and inventory o...

The Aussie market pushed higher for a second session, showing remarkable resilience by bucking a negative lead from Wall Street. While US indices retreated, the ASX 200 climbed as the Materials and Energy sectors did the heavy lifting. Gold miners were the standout performers after bullion prices surged, and BHP hit a fresh all-time high. However, it was a "sea of red" for the Tech sector, which s...

Wall Street’s sell-off deepened overnight, led by software and cloud stocks. In corporate news, Walmart joined the US$1 trillion club, becoming the first retailer to reach the milestone. In Europe, shares climbed to fresh record highs, supported by strength in mining stocks. Commodities were volatile, with oil prices rising after the US shot down an Iranian drone, while gold jumped its most...

Aussie stocks staged a robust recovery today, reclaiming most of Monday’s losses despite the Reserve Bank of Australia handing down its first rate hike in over two years. The board unanimously lifted the cash rate to 3.85%, citing a material pick-up in inflation. Governor Michele Bullock maintained a cautious tone, refusing to rule further moves in or out while monitoring a tight labor marke...

Wall Street kicked off February on a stronger note, led by gains in the tech sector, though losses in Walt Disney weighed on sentiment after the company flagged a weaker outlook. In Europe, shares climbed to record highs, driven by strength in banking stocks. Commodities were under pressure, with oil sliding 5% on signs of US-Iran de-escalation, while gold extended its selloff as higher CME margin...

The Aussie market suffered its sharpest fall in months, sliding deep into the red as a global commodity rout sparked a nasty four-day losing streak. The sell-off followed President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Warsh’s hawkish reputation sent the US dollar surging, causing gold to suffer its steepest crash since the 1980s and silver to plunge even further. Lo...

US stocks tumbled and precious metals slumped after Donald Trump chose Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the central bank. Apple defied the broader sell-off, reporting its strongest-ever iPhone sales. In commodities, silver has plunged 30% from recent highs in its worst stretch since 1980, while gold recorded its steepest fall since 1983. Back home, Australian home prices continued to rise in Ja...

The Aussie market ended January with its third daily decline, down 0.7%. A 3% tumble in Materials led the drop as gold and silver prices pulled back following a historic 20% monthly rally. Sentiment was further pressured by speculation that Trump will nominate hawk Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Locally, Nine Entertainment jumped 4% after a massive $850 million pivot to acquire billboard...