CommSec Market Update

PM 21 May 26: Lower chance of rate hikes?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian share market rallied strongly on Thursday, gaining around one and a half percent, as weaker employment data shifted expectations away f...

AM 21 May 26: Stocks rally ahead of Nvidia's results

20 May 2026

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The Australian share market is poised to open higher after US President Donald Trump's comments on Iran negotiations boosted global sentiment overnigh...

PM 20 May 26: Strongest lift in 2 weeks for Aussie stocks

20 May 2026

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The local market plunged 1.3% to a seven-week low, dropping beneath the critical 8,500 psychological barrier. Sentiment broke after US President Trump...

AM 20 May 26: Stocks fall as US bond yields climb

19 May 2026

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Thirty-year US government bond yields have climbed to their highest levels in almost 20 years, weighing on sentiment and sending both US stocks and AS...

PM 19 May 26: Strongest lift in 2 weeks for Aussie stocks

19 May 2026

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The local market rebounded sharply from a seven-week low, lifting 1.1% in its best session for a fortnight. Investor sentiment flipped positively on r...

AM 19 May 26: Iran war pause, US markets pare losses

18 May 2026

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US markets pared losses after Donald Trump paused any immediate escalation in the Iran conflict. The Australian share market is expected to open in th...

PM 18 May 26: ASX plunges to seven week low

18 May 2026

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The ASX 200 fell sharply on Monday, hitting a seven-week low as weak economic data from China and rising US bond yields weighed on investor sentiment....

AM 18 May 26: What’s fueling the US market sell-off?

17 May 2026

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Wall Street has retreated from record highs as investors weigh what’s driving the latest sell-off. The Australian share market is heading for a ...

PM 15 May 26: 4th weekly drop in 5 weeks

15 May 2026

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The local market faded late to finish 0.1% lower, marking a 1.3% loss for the week. This represents the fourth weekly decline in five weeks, driven la...

AM 15 May 26: US shares hit records on tech boom

14 May 2026

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The Australian share market is poised for gains on Friday as US technology stocks continue their record-breaking rally, driven by AI and semiconductor...

PM 14 May 26: ASX snaps four day losing streak

14 May 2026

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The Australian share market ended a four-day losing streak Thursday despite a mixed session where banks rebounded strongly following heavy losses, whi...

AM 14 May 26: Tech drives US markets to record highs

13 May 2026

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The Australian share market is poised to drop at the open as strong gains in US tech fail to lift local sentiment. Investors are also weighing mixed g...

PM 13 May 26: Bank profits weigh on ASX, miners climb

13 May 2026

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The local market fell today, sliding 0.5% as a sharp sell-off in banking overshadowed record-breaking gains in mining. The index has now shed nea...

AM 13 May 26: ASX to fall after ambitious budget

12 May 2026

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The ASX is set to open lower following last night’s ambitious federal budget, which included major tax and housing policy changes aimed at boost...

PM 12 May 26: Markets brace for budget

12 May 2026

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The local market fell for a third straight day, sliding 0.3% to reach a one-month low. Sentiment soured after President Trump dismissed Iran’s l...

AM 12 May 26: Oil up, stocks steady as Iran truce frays

11 May 2026

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The Australian share market is poised to open slightly higher as energy stocks track surging crude prices following US-Iran ceasefire tensions. Market...

PM 11 May 26: CSL slumps to near 10-year low

11 May 2026

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Australian shares retreated for a 12th time in 15 days as US-Iran tensions overshadow strong US jobs data. Healthcare stocks fell sharply, dragged dow...

AM 11 May 26: ASX to fall, big budget week ahead

10 May 2026

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The Australian share market is expected to fall as geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment, despite Wall Street reaching fresh record highs ...

PM 08 May 26: Worst day in 7 weeks for ASX

08 May 2026

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The Australian share market suffered its worst session in seven weeks as US-Iran escalation triggered broad-based selling across all sectors. Financia...

AM 08 May 26: Stocks fall on Iran peace deal doubts

07 May 2026

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Australian shares face headwinds on Friday as Middle East peace negotiations between the US and Iran stall, weighing on global markets. Wall Street re...

PM 07 May 26: ASX climbs to 2 week high

07 May 2026

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The local market surged for a second straight day, lifting 1% to a two-week high. Sentiment was bolstered by a record lead from Wall Street and fresh ...

AM 07 May 26: Iran deal nears, stocks soar

06 May 2026

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There are growing signs an Iran peace deal may be close, sending stocks soaring and oil prices plunging. Plus, what has happened to Berkshire Hathaway...

PM 06 May 26: Best day in a month for Aussie stocks

06 May 2026

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The Australian share market rallied on Wednesday, posting its strongest session in about a month. Banks and materials led the charge, together account...

AM 06 May 26: US markets hit fresh record highs

05 May 2026

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US markets hit fresh record highs as semiconductors surged. Oil prices fell as the Iran ceasefire held, while attention now turns to the fallout from ...

PM 05 May 26: RBA hikes rates again

05 May 2026

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The local market slid by 0.2% today as investors juggled a hawkish Reserve Bank and a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. Overnight, oil pri...

AM 05 May 26: Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran attacks

04 May 2026

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Iran attacks have escalated tensions in the Middle East, sending oil soaring and stocks and bonds lower. Plus, we take a closer look at the Aussie mar...

PM 04 May 26: Caution ahead of RBA decision

04 May 2026

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The Australian share market opened the week in the red as investors brace for the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision tomorrow. Key themes include e...

AM 04 May 26: ASX to slip, US hits new highs

03 May 2026

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Wall Street has pushed back to record highs on the back of strong corporate earnings. Meanwhile, the Australian share market is expected to open lower...

PM 01 May 26: ASX snaps 8-day losing streak

01 May 2026

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The ASX200 bounced back from three-week lows today with its best day in weeks, but we're still down 0.65% for the third weekly decline. Meanwhile, Wal...

AM 01 May 26: ASX to jump as oil sinks

30 Apr 2026

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The Australian share market is set to jump at the open, following investor optimism out of the US, fuelled by corporate earnings and a resilient econo...

Market Close 30 Apr 26: Oil hits wartime high

30 Apr 2026

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The ASX200 has now fallen for eight straight days, closing April roughly 2% higher despite hot inflation data that's pointing toward another RBA rate ...

Morning Report 30 Apr 26: ASX to fall as oil soars

29 Apr 2026

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The ASX is set to fall as oil prices rip higher. The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold, while investors now await key results from Bi...

Market Close 29 Apr 26: Inflation surges on high oil prices

29 Apr 2026

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The ASX200 fell about 0.25% to a three week low, marking a seventh straight session of declines. March CPI surprised a touch below forecasts at 4.6% h...

Morning Report 29 Apr 26: US stocks fall on renewed AI worries

28 Apr 2026

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US stocks fell ahead of key earnings and economic data, with renewed AI worries weighing on sentiment. Oil jumped again as peace talks stalled, and do...

Market Close 28 Apr 26: Longest losing streak since 2022

28 Apr 2026

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The local market fell for a sixth straight session, sliding 0.7% to a three-week low. This marks the longest losing streak for the index in nearly fou...

Morning Report 28 Apr 26: ASX set to drop as oil climbs

27 Apr 2026

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The Australian share market is set to open lower, while Wall Street continues to hover at record highs. Plus, why are oil prices rising again? James G...

Market Close 27 Apr 26: ASX slips for fifth day

27 Apr 2026

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The ASX200 slipped about 0.25% to a three week low, extending a five session losing run as volumes picked up despite state holidays. Energy led declin...

Morning Report 27 Apr 26: Tech boosts US stocks to a record close

26 Apr 2026

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Technology has boosted US stocks to a record close, but uncertainty remains over the Middle East conflict after the US cancelled its peace talks trip....

Market Close 24 Apr 26: Markets brace for jam-packed week

24 Apr 2026

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The ASX200 slipped for a fourth day and is down about 1.8% this week despite a 3.5% month to date gain. Energy led as oil topped US$106 a barrel while...

Morning Report 24 Apr 26: Iran jitters, oil jumps and stocks drop

23 Apr 2026

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Tensions are flaring in the Middle East, pushing oil higher and stocks lower. Locally, the Australian share market is set to open flat, with a closer ...

Market Close 23 Apr 26: Oil up, stocks down

23 Apr 2026

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The local market slipped for a third straight day, falling 0.6% as hopes for a US-Iran peace deal faded. With negotiations stalled and the Strait of H...

Morning Report 23 Apr 26: US stocks surge on buoyant earnings

22 Apr 2026

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US stocks surged on the ceasefire extension and strong earnings reports, but the ASX is poised to fall at the open as oil climbs back above $100 a bar...

Market Close 22 Apr 26: ASX slumps in worst day in five weeks

22 Apr 2026

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The Aussie share market tumbled more than 1% on Wednesday, marking its worst day in five weeks, as investors reacted to ongoing uncertainty over US-Ir...

Morning Report 22 Apr 26: Breaking news on the US-Iran war

21 Apr 2026

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Breaking news on the US-Iran war, the fragile ceasefire has just been extended. Earlier stocks slipped while oil prices surged amid ongoing tensions, ...

Market Close 21 Apr 26: US-Iran talks - on or off?

21 Apr 2026

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The local market delivered a directionless session, dipping less than 0.1% as investors braced for the expiration of the US-Iran ceasefire. With Presi...

Morning Report 21 Apr 26: Shares dip as ceasefire deadline looms

20 Apr 2026

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Talks between the US and Iran remain stalled as the ceasefire deadline looms. Share markets fell while oil surged on renewed tensions and a closer loo...

Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

20 Apr 2026

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The local market staged a late recovery to finish flat after sliding 0.5% early on. Conflicting Middle East signals kept investors cautious, with oil ...

Morning Report 20 Apr 26: Rocky open expected amid Iran uncertainty

19 Apr 2026

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We emerge from another weekend with little certainty around the US-Iran war, setting the stage for a potentially rocky start to the week for markets. ...

Market Close 17 Apr 26: Investors pause on peace talk uncertainty

17 Apr 2026

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Local shares ended an uninspiring week with a 0.1% dip. Despite President Trump’s claims that US-Iran peace talks are going "swimmingly," market...

Morning Report 17 Apr 26: Oil jumps, stocks extend rally

16 Apr 2026

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There’s been an update on ceasefires and peace talks as the Middle East war continues. That’s helped reassure Wall Street investors, with ...

Market Close 16 Apr 26: Banks and Miners weigh on ASX

16 Apr 2026

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The Aussie share market slipped today after two days of gains, with banks and miners weighing on the index despite tech stocks surging seven percent. ...

Morning Report 16 Apr 26: S&P 500 hits record high on corporate earnings

15 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 hit a record high as corporate earnings continued to roll in, while European markets dipped as earnings there raised further concerns....

Market Close 15 Apr 26: Cautious push higher for Aussie stocks

15 Apr 2026

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The Aussie share market edged higher on Wednesday, with the ASX 200 gaining around a tenth of a percent despite mixed sector performance. Energy and d...

Morning Report 15 Apr 26: Peace talk prospects lift stocks

14 Apr 2026

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Share markets continued to rise on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks. Oil plunged as supply concerns eased, while attention is turning to China where the...

Market Close 14 Apr 26: BHP leads ASX bounce

14 Apr 2026

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The ASX snapped a two-day slide today, lifting 0.5% on renewed hopes for a US-Iran peace deal. While gains halved from morning peaks following the sta...

Morning Report 14 Apr 26: US shares rise on peace deal optimism

13 Apr 2026

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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 ...

Market Close 13 Apr 26: Stocks slide as US-Iran talks falter

13 Apr 2026

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The Aussie share market fell on Monday as failed US-Iran talks reignited Middle East tensions, lifting oil prices and weighing on investor sentiment. ...

Morning Report 13 Apr 26: Markets rocky after no US-Iran deal reached

12 Apr 2026

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No deal has been reached following weekend talks between the US and Iran, keeping uncertainty elevated. Six weeks into the conflict, conditions along ...

Market Close 10 Apr 26: Aussie shares rocket to best weekly gain since 2022

10 Apr 2026

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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...

Morning Report 10 Apr 26: Markets rise on ceasefire hopes

09 Apr 2026

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Oil prices remain volatile as investors question the effectiveness of a two-week ceasefire. News of key weekend talks has also filtered through with a...

Market Close 09 Apr 26: ASX stalls at 1-month high

09 Apr 2026

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The Aussie share market has steadied after two days of strong gains, with energy stocks rebounding on higher oil prices while technology shares retrea...

Morning Report 09 Apr 26: Stock markets soar after ceasefire agreement

08 Apr 2026

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Stock markets surged after a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while oil tumbled on expectations the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon. Bac...

Market Close 08 Apr 26: ASX soars on Iran ceasefire

08 Apr 2026

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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 losse...

Morning Report 08 Apr 26: US markets pare losses as Iran deadline nears

07 Apr 2026

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US markets pared losses as the deadline on Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran draws closer. The President made further extraordinary threats, prom...

Market Close 07 Apr 26: Aussie market surges despite Trump deadline

07 Apr 2026

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Local shares ignored brewing geopolitical tensions today, with the index surging 1.7%. Despite a looming 10:00 AM deadline for President Trump’s...

Morning Report 07 Apr 26: Markets higher ahead of Trump–Iran deadline

06 Apr 2026

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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. Atte...

Market Close 02 Apr 26: ASX rattled as war escalates

02 Apr 2026

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Aussie shares tumbled on Thursday as President Trump's hawkish speech on Iran rattled global markets, reversing Wednesday's strong gains. The ASX 200 ...

Morning Report 02 Apr 26: Markets rise ahead of Trump’s prime-time address

01 Apr 2026

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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. ...

Market Close 01 Apr 26: Best day in months for Aussie stocks

01 Apr 2026

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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 ...

Morning Report 01 Apr 26: Markets soar on hopes war will soon end

31 Mar 2026

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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 ...

Market Close 31 Mar 26: Worst month for Aussie market since 2022

31 Mar 2026

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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...

Morning Report 31 Mar 26: Wall Street slips despite Trump’s assurances

30 Mar 2026

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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...

Market Close 30 Mar 26: Rough start to the week for ASX

30 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market fell sharply today, hitting a four-year low for the month as global uncertainty weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Energy ...

Morning Report 30 Mar 26: Markets to fall as war enters its fifth week

29 Mar 2026

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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 m...

Market Close 27 Mar 26: ASX posts first weekly rise since conflict began

27 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market edged lower on Friday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions, with energy stocks outperforming and t...

Morning Report 27 Mar 26: Markets sink on Iran uncertainty

26 Mar 2026

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After nearly four weeks of fighting in the Middle East, uncertainty continues to surround proposals for a peace plan, pushing oil prices higher. Local...

Market Close 26 Mar 26: ASX treads water amid geopolitical tensions

26 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market closed little changed today as investors weighed conflicting signals from the US and Iran over a potential ceasefire. Energy s...

Morning Report 26 Mar 26: Stocks rise on Iran ceasefire hopes

25 Mar 2026

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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...

Market Close 25 Mar 26: Best day in six weeks for Aussie shares

25 Mar 2026

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The Australian share market delivered its best day in six weeks, surging 1.9% as cooler-than-expected inflation data eased rate hike expectations. Ene...

Morning Report 25 Mar 26: ASX to open higher after choppy trade overseas

24 Mar 2026

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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 A...

Market Close 24 Mar 26: Aussie market snaps three-day slide amid uncertainty

24 Mar 2026

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A long-awaited reprieve arrived today, with the local market snapping a three-session losing streak after President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian...

Morning Report 24 Mar 26: ASX set to rebound on Iran resolution hopes

23 Mar 2026

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The ASX is set to rebound as hopes grow of a resolution to the conflict in Iran. Oil has plunged back below US$100 a barrel, while attention is also t...

Market Close 23 Mar 26: ASX sinks to 10-month low

23 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market tumbled to a 10-month low as escalating US-Iran tensions sparked a global sell-off. The ASX 200 briefly entered correction ter...

Morning Report 23 Mar 26: Oil hits highest level in nearly four years

22 Mar 2026

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Fluid, volatile and uncertain — the Middle East conflict is set to dominate financial markets again this week. The Aussie share market is set to...

Market Close 20 Mar 26: Three weeks of declines for Aussie shares

20 Mar 2026

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The Aussie market hit a four-month low today, dropping 0.8% to conclude its third consecutive week of declines. It has now shed over 8% in March as th...

Morning Report 20 Mar 26: Markets fall as Iran war escalates

19 Mar 2026

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Escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf have caused long-term damage to major energy facilities, fuelling volatility across oil and natural gas markets...

Market Close 19 Mar 26: ASX slumps to 4-month low

19 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market tumbled today, dragged lower by global uncertainty and Middle East tensions, with the ASX 200 falling to its lowest level in m...

Morning Report 19 Mar 26: ASX to plunge after oil prices spike

18 Mar 2026

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The ASX is expected to plunge at the open after oil prices spike once again. In the US, the Federal Reserve kept rates on hold, while markets fell fol...

Market Close 18 Mar 26: Aussie stocks edge higher for second day

18 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market has posted modest gains for a second consecutive session, with most sectors advancing as investors await key US Federal Reserv...

Morning Report 18 Mar 26: ASX to edge higher as overseas markets rally

17 Mar 2026

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The ASX is set to edge higher as overseas markets rally, with Wall Street gaining ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Meanwhi...

Market Close 17 Mar 26: ASX snaps slide as divided RBA fuels relief

17 Mar 2026

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The Aussie market broke a three-day slide, lifting 0.4% even as the Reserve Bank raised interest rates to 4.1%. In a narrow 5-4 split decision, Govern...

Morning Report 17 Mar 26: ASX set to snap 3-day losing streak

16 Mar 2026

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The ASX is set to rise after closing lower for three straight sessions, with a rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia due later today. Meanw...

Market Close 16 Mar 26: Will the RBA hike interest rates?

16 Mar 2026

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The Aussie share market fell for a third straight session today, weighed down by mining stocks and broader market jitters amid escalating Middle East ...

Morning Report 16 Mar 26: ASX to fall as rates decision looms

15 Mar 2026

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Another sell-off is expected when the Aussie share market opens on Monday, extending the recent weakness. It’s a big week for interest-rate deci...

Market Close 13 Mar 26: Banks help steady market amid rate hike speculation

13 Mar 2026

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The Aussie market closed out a turbulent week with a muted session on Friday as investors took a breather after a volatile week dominated by Middle Ea...

Morning Report 13 Mar 26: Oil soars again, ASX to slip

12 Mar 2026

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Oil markets remain in focus with prices above US$100 a barrel as attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East ramp up. Stocks were in the red across the ...

Market Close 12 Mar 26: Oil soars as tensions flare

12 Mar 2026

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The Australian share market fell sharply today, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled investors, with the ASX 200 dropping 1.3%. Energy ...

Morning Report 12 Mar 26: The ASX to fall as US markets slip

11 Mar 2026

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The ASX is set to fall after US markets slipped overnight. Oil prices also jumped despite an agreement to release reserves, while US inflation edged h...

Market Close 11 Mar 26: Banks and Miners drive gains

11 Mar 2026

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The Australian share market posted modest gains today, with banks and miners leading the charge as investors weighed RBA rate hike expectations and Mi...

Morning Report 11 Mar 26: ASX to rise as oil sinks

10 Mar 2026

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The ASX is set to rise at the open as oil prices sink, providing some relief for markets. On Wall Street, markets moved higher after Donald Trump said...