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MPC Markets Morning Call

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The MPC Markets Morning Call is a daily Australian stock market podcast hosted by Mark Gardner, Founder & CEO of MPC Markets. Published every weekday before the ASX opens, it covers overnight Wall Street moves, ASX sector outlooks, commodities, currencies, interest rates, and geopolitics ,everything Australian investors need to start the trading day. Mark brings nearly 30 years of experience across equities, derivatives, and structured investments. New episode every weekday morning. Subscribe for your daily pre-market briefing.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

18th August – Stocks drift lower as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska 17.08.2025

In this morning's edition of MPC Markets Morning Call, Markdiscusses the recent market movements influenced by geopolitical events, inflation data, and corporate earnings. The conversation highlights the impact of the Trump-Putin meeting on market sentiment, the implications of inflationexpectations, and the significance of upcoming corporate earnings reports. Mark also analyzes sector perform...

15th August – Stocks edge higher as Investors ignore higher inflation 14.08.2025

Today on the MPC Markets Morning Call:  US markets finish flat despite hotter-than-expected inflation data, with Intel and ProMedica leading gains while John Deere slides. Mark unpacks Trump’s new BLS appointment, the rate cut debate, and what it could mean for US debt and markets. Plus — key Aussie earnings ahead, commodity moves, and why September payrolls could be the next big catalyst.

14th August – Equities notch another record on immediate rate cut hopes 13.08.2025

In this morning's edition of the MPC Markets Morning Call, Mark discusses the current state of the equity markets, highlighting the optimism surrounding potential rate cuts and the implications for various sectors. He delves into the performance of major indices, the overvaluation of certain stocks, and the importance of earnings reports from key companies. Mark also touches on economic indica...

MPC Markets Morning Call 13th August 2025 12.08.2025

MPC Markets Morning Call 13th August 2025. Markets summary hosted by MPC Markets. Jonathan Tacadena hosts todays episode

12th August – Investors take some money off the table as inflation figures loom 11.08.2025

In this morning's edition of MPC Markets Morning Call, Markdiscusses the current market landscape, highlighting investor sentiment as inflation figures loom. He delves into the recent rally of the Australian dollar, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-China trade relations, and theimplications of inflation metrics on the economy. The conversation also covers technological advancements, part...

11th August – Trump boosts rate cut hopes with new Fed appointment 10.08.2025

In this morning's edition of MPC Markets Morning Call, Markdiscusses the recent market movements influenced by Trump's nomination of Stephen Moran to the Fed, which has boosted hopes for a rate cut. The conversation covers the performance of various stocks, upcoming earningsreports, and economic indicators to watch, including inflation and commodity prices. Mark emphasizes the potential fo...

8th August – Stocks lower on Fed and Tariff uncertainty 07.08.2025

In this morning's call, the MPC Markets team discusses thecurrent state of the stock market, highlighting the impact of Fed announcementsand tariffs on market performance. They delve into the upcoming earningsseason, the performance of various companies, and the overall sentiment in themarket. The conversation also touches on the role of analysts and the qualityof their research, particularly...

7th August – Stocks higher as Trump convinces Apple to make parts locally 06.08.2025

In this morning's call, Mark from MPC Markets discusses thecurrent state of the stock market, highlighting positive trends in the ASX andthe implications of Trump's recent announcements regarding manufacturing andtariffs. He emphasizes the importance of upcoming earnings reports and economicindicators, providing insights into market reactions and investment strategies. takeaways Stocks are...

5th August – Weakening Economy give investors cause to tap the brakes 05.08.2025

The episode’s focus is on rising caution as the US ISM Services Index just cleared contraction territory, softening recent US gains but still lifting Asia-Pacific markets, with the ASX nearing record highs. Earnings season sees Australian small and mid-caps hit by overreactions from poor analyst coverage, which, as with Tealix’s 15% drop on higher expansion costs, presents long-term buying opportu...

5th August – Stocks bounce as investors rush to “Buy the Dip” 04.08.2025

In this morning's call, Mark discusses the recent rebound inthe stock market following a significant drop, attributing it to investorsentiment and expectations of a rate cut. He highlights the positive earningsreports from major companies, particularly Palantir, and delves into thevaluation of high-growth companies using the 'Rule of 40'. Mark also providesinsights into the market outl...

4th August – Stocks slump on soft US employment data 03.08.2025

In this conversation, Mark Gardner discusses the recentdownturn in the stock market following disappointing US employment data. He analyzes the implications of the payroll numbers, including significant downward revisions, and the political ramifications of these economic indicators. The discussion also covers corporate earnings, market expectations, and movements in commodities and currencies, co...

1st August – Investors leave the party despite stellar Microsoft and Meta earnings 31.07.2025

In this conversation, Mark Gardner discusses the current market sentiment following strong earnings from techgiants like Microsoft and Meta, while also addressing the looming uncertainties surrounding economic indicators and interest rates. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and the need for investors to be cautious in thecurrent environment, particularly with the upcoming payroll dat...

31st July – Markets digest huge night of Earnings, Interest rates & Tariff announcements 30.07.2025

Huge session for markets overnight with Microsoft and Meta Earnings, Tariff/trade policy and central banks all active in the news. Mark Gardner from MPC Markets provides a comprehensive overview of the current market landscape,focusing on key events such as the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates, significant earnings reports from tech giants Microsoft and Meta, and the implications of Tr...

30th July – Stocks take a breather as Fed and MAG7 Earnings Loom 29.07.2025

In this morning call, Mark Gardner discusses the current state of the market, focusing on the impact of recent earnings reports and economic indicators. He highlights the performance of various sectors, particularly healthcare, and the implications of ongoing trade talks and political tensions. Gardner provides insights into future market movements and the importance of upcoming economic data rele...

29th July – Stock closed mixed ahead of Mag7 Earnings and Fed 28.07.2025

In this morning call, Mark discusses the mixed performance of the stock market ahead of significant earnings reports from major companies and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The conversation highlights key economic indicators, including trade deals, inflation measures, and labor market data, while emphasizing the importance of caution in investment strategies as the market approaches a poten...

25th July – AI earnings drive stocks higher, while Trump & Powell have tense exchange 24.07.2025

Join Mark for the MPC Markets morning call as he dives into the latest market movements and economic insights. From AI-driven stock surges to tense political exchanges, we cover it all. Discover the impact of recent earnings, market trends, and what to watch for in the coming week. Key Highlights: AI earnings drive NASDAQ and S&P to fresh records. President Trump's tense exchange with Jero...

24th July – Stocks higher as Trump finally seals a meaningful trade deal with Japan 23.07.2025

Join us for today's MPC Markets Morning Call as we delve into the latest market movements and economic updates. Highlights include: Trade Deal Impact: Stocks hit record highs following a significant trade deal between the US and Japan, with President Trump leading the charge. Market Reactions: The Nikkei surged 3.5%, while the Dow, S&P, NASDAQ, and Russell also saw gains. Tesla and Google&...

23rd July – Stocks mixed again as record run slows 22.07.2025

Global markets were mixed, with the Dow up slightly, the Nasdaq down 0.5%, and the S&P 500 nearly flat—reflecting a continued slowdown after months of record gains. Australian shares posted a small gain, helped by strong commodity prices, while money rotated out of the overpriced banking sector and into healthcare, materials, and other areas. Iron ore, copper, gold, silver, and lithium all ral...

Pulse 22nd July – Stocks end mixed as investors focus on earnings week ahead 22.07.2025

In this morning call, the discussion revolves around themixed performance of stocks, with a focus on upcoming earnings from major companies like Google and Tesla. The conversation highlights the rise in commodity prices, particularly iron ore and gold, and the overall marketsentiment influenced by geopolitical factors and trade negotiations. The call also touches on the performance of various sect...

21st July – Stocks falter as Trump escalates tensions with the EU 20.07.2025

In this morning's edition of MPC Morning Call, the discussion revolves around the recent performance of the NASDAQ, which reached a new record high driven by resilient consumer sentiment and positive earnings results. The conversation also touches on sector performances, particularly in technology and commodities, and highlightsupcoming earnings reports that could influence market trends. The...

18th July – Stocks notch new record high on resilient consumer and earnings 17.07.2025

In this mornings call, Mark discusses the current state of the stock market, highlighting record highs in the S&P 500 driven by resilient consumer and earnings data. Key economic indicators such as retail sales and manufacturing indexes are analyzed, alongside the cautious stance of central banks amid political influences. The performance of various sectors, particularly technology and commodi...

17th July – Stocks grind higher as Trump distracts media with Fed Chair issue 16.07.2025

In this mornings wrap, Mark discusses various market trends, focusing on the distractions caused by political maneuvers, particularly by Trump, and how they impact the perceptionof economic issues like US debt and the performance of the banking sector. The conversation also delves into the recent earnings reports from major banks, the trends in commodities, and the implications of upcoming labor m...

16th July – Stocks lower as Banks beat analyst expectations, disappoint investors 15.07.2025

In this morning's edition of MPC Markets Morning Call, the discussionrevolves around the recent bank earnings, market performance, and economicindicators. Despite positive data from China, the overall market sentiment iscautious due to inflation concerns and disappointing earnings reports frommajor banks. Nvidia's performance stands out as a bright spot, influencing thetech sector positive...

15th July – Stocks grind higher as Trump lays ground to TACO on trade deals 14.07.2025

In this morning call, the discussion revolves around the recent marketmovements influenced by geopolitical events, sector performances, and upcomingearnings reports. The conversation highlights the impact of Trump's tradenegotiations, the performance of various sectors including commodities andtechnology, and the significance of central bank policies on economicindicators. Insights into crypto...

14th July: Tariff uncertainty sees shift to real assets as silver hits fresh 15 year highs 13.07.2025

In this morning’s wrap up, Mark discusses the current stateof the markets, highlighting the recent performance of equities, particularlythe rise in silver prices and the upcoming US earnings reports. The discussionalso covers sector performance, the impact of geopolitical events, and keyeconomic indicators that could influence market trends moving forward. Thespeaker emphasizes the importance of s...

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