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Market Close 02 Apr 26: ASX rattled as war escalates
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Market Close 10 Mar 26: ASX bounces back as US hints at "short-term" conflict
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Local shares staged a relief rally today, reclaiming ground after yesterday's bruising 2.9% sell-off. Sentiment shifted following comments from Presid...
Morning Report 10 Mar 26: ASX to rebound as oil pares gains
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX is set to rebound on Tuesday after overseas markets steadied overnight. In commodities, Brent crude briefly hit its highest level since 2022 b...
Market Close 09 Mar 26: Aussie market drops to three-month low
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian share market tumbled to its lowest point since December, extending its worst day in nearly a year as Middle East tensions escalated. En...
Morning Report 09 Mar 26: ASX to dive as oil spikes
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX is set to dive as oil prices spike amid escalating conflict in Iran, while a disappointing US jobs report also weighed on markets. Meanwhile, ...
Market Close 06 Mar 26: Worst weekly drop in over a year for Aussie market
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market endured a bruising week, on track for its sharpest weekly decline since early 2025. While Energy stocks offered some protection - bu...
Morning Report 06 Mar 26: ASX to tumble as Iran war lifts oil
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX is set to tumble as escalating conflict in Iran sends oil prices higher. Elsewhere, US bonds sold off for a fourth straight session as doubts ...
Market Close 05 Mar 26: ASX rebounds after back-to-back declines
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian share market rebounded on Thursday, recovering roughly half of the previous session's losses as investors shrugged off geopolitical ten...
Morning Report 05 Mar 26: ASX to surge amid hopes of Iran talks
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market is set to rebound amid hopes of de-escalation in the conflict involving Iran, while on Wall Street, the Nasdaq led a broader rally, ...
Market Close 04 Mar 26: Worst day for ASX in a month
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian share market suffered its worst day in a month, extending losses for a second straight session with all 11 sectors in negative territor...
Morning Report 04 Mar 26: Aussie shares to drop on Wall Street slump
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie shares are tipped to slide at the open, following heavy losses on Wall Street where the Dow Jones fell by as much as 1,200 points at one stage....
Market Close 03 Mar 26: Energy lifts amid a sea of red
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market stumbled today, posting one of its worst sessions in weeks as escalating Middle East tensions unnerved investors. The ASX 200 retrea...
Morning Report 03 Mar 26: ASX to open lower after fresh record
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie shares are expected to open lower after setting another fresh record while on Wall Street, investors are reacting to the escalating conflict in...
Market Close 02 Mar 26: Energy sector hits 1.5-year high
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 ended Monday little changed as escalating Middle East tensions sparked sharp sector swings. Energy stocks soared 5.5% to a 1.5-year high, ...
Morning Report 02 Mar 26: ASX set for rocky start after strikes on Iran
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A rocky start to the ASX is expected after weekend strikes on Iran rattled sentiment. Oil, gold and defence stocks are tipped to gain as investors pri...
Market Close 27 Feb 26: Aussie market's best February since 2019
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX wrapped up a strong February with a 1.3% weekly gain, its best monthly performance in nearly a year. Mining and financials led the charge whil...
Morning Report 27 Feb 26: ASX to open flat as US slumps
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX is set to open flat as overseas markets slump. Despite strong results from Nvidia, Wall Street investors remained unconvinced, with fresh conc...
Market Close 26 Feb 26: Record-breaking day for Aussie stocks
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 hit a fresh record above 9,200 points, driven by strong gains in tech and healthcare sectors. Energy lagged, down 1.5%. Earnings season saw...
Morning Report 26 Feb 26: ASX to rise ahead of key earnings
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market is poised for a positive open after climbing to a fresh record high. Wall Street also extended its gains overnight, while investors ...
Market Close 25 Feb 26: Record ASX high despite strong inflation
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 climbed to a fresh record today, shrugging off stronger-than-expected inflation data. Markets followed positive leads from Wall Street des...
Morning Report 25 Feb 26: Aussie shares to follow US gains
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX is set to open strongly as investors brace for a fresh round of earnings reports. On Wall Street, stocks rebounded as technology shares recove...
Market Close 24 Feb 26: ASX flatlines as Trump tariffs take hold
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie stocks stalled today, drifting lower for a third session as global uncertainty took hold. Despite an early climb, the index succumbed to a late...
Morning Report 24 Feb 26: ASX set to rise despite US drop
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ASX futures are pointing to a positive start, despite a sharp sell-off on Wall Street overnight as investors grappled with fresh uncertainty around ta...
Market Close 23 Feb 26: ASX falls from record high
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 fell 0.6% as tech stocks underperformed, dragged down by US futures. Inflation data and Trump's tariff uncertainty dominated, with gold min...
Morning Report 23 Feb 26: ASX to react to Trump’s latest tariff move
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes will be on the Australian market’s reaction, after further fallout over the weekend from a key US Supreme Court decision that struck do...
Market Close 20 Feb 26: ASX locks in second straight weekly gain
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market caught its breath on Friday, finishing almost completely flat after a massive week that saw the ASX 200 finally scale new record hei...
Morning Report 20 Feb 26: ASX to fall from record highs
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street pulled back overnight, led lower by a slide in Nvidia and sharp losses across private equity stocks. Meanwhile, Walmart flagged worrying e...
Market Close 19 Feb 26: ASX records high on busy earnings day
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CommSec hosts Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati report the ASX 200 hit a fresh record high, extending its winning streak to four days. Earnings season...
Morning Report 19 Feb 26: ASX surges toward fourth straight win
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street finished higher, with tech stocks recouping recent losses and broader markets holding gains following the latest Federal Reserve minutes. ...
Market Close 18 Feb 26: ASX approaches record high
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market extended its winning streak for a third session, with the ASX 200 briefly scaling the 9,000-point peak for the first time in a week....
Morning Report 18 Feb 26: Volatility grips Wall Street
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Volatility gripped Wall Street as tech stocks wavered amid renewed concerns about AI, although gains in financials helped steady the broader market. I...
Market Close 17 Feb 26: ASX edges higher as BHP hits record high
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 clos...
Morning Report 17 Feb 26: Stocks fluctuate in holiday-thinned trade
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global stocks and bonds were little changed in holiday-thinned US trading, while European shares edged higher, supported by gains in financials ahead ...
Market Close 16 Feb 26: A muted start to a jam-packed week
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Morning Report 16 Feb 26: S&P 500 ends modestly higher
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Market Close 13 Feb 26: Best week since May for ASX
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Morning Report 13 Feb 26: AI selloff spreads on Wall Street
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 disruptio...
Market Close 12 Feb 26: Banks and miners keep ASX positive
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Morning Report 12 Feb 26: Wall Street remains muted after jobs data
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks were mixed while Treasuries fell after strong jobs data tempered expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts. Investor caution weighed on softw...
Market Close 11 Feb 26: ASX closes in on record high
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 gai...
Morning Report 11 Feb 26: Wall Street mixed as retail sales data in focus
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks wavered while Treasuries surged after weak retail sales bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Coca-Cola’s outlook disap...
Market Close 10 Feb 26: AI disruption fears rattle markets
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market clawed back last week’s losses as a resurgence in Materials and Health Care offset a late fade in the banks. In...
Morning Report 10 Feb 26: Tech stocks fuel Wall Street rebound
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Market Close 9 Feb 26: ASX's best day in 10 months
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Morning Report 09 Feb 26: Dow closes above 50,000 for the first time
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 off...
Market Close 6 Feb 26: ASX’s worst day in 10 months
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Morning Report 06 Feb 26: Stocks hit by software sell-off
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street slumped after Alphabet’s capital spending plans unsettled investors, while a weak outlook from Qualcomm deepened the tech sell-off. ...
Market Close 5 Feb 26: Low commodity prices weigh on ASX
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Morning Report 05 Feb 26: Nasdaq tumbles as tech rout deepens
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 decl...
Market Close 04 Feb 26: Miners surge as tech stocks tank
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market pushed higher for a second session, showing remarkable resilience by bucking a negative lead from Wall Street. While US indices retr...
Morning Report 04 Feb 26: Stocks fall from near record levels
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street’s sell-off deepened overnight, led by software and cloud stocks. In corporate news, Walmart joined the US$1 trillion club, becoming ...
Market Close 03 Feb 26: ASX shrugs off rate hike with strong gains
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie stocks staged a robust recovery today, reclaiming most of Monday’s losses despite the Reserve Bank of Australia handing down its first ra...
Morning Report 03 Feb 26: Stocks climb as gold selloff eases
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ryan as he discusses the week ahead in Aussie and global markets. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia ...
Market Close 02 Feb 26: Will the RBA hike tomorrow?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Morning Report 02 Feb 26: US stocks tumble after Trump taps Warsh for Fed role
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Market Close 30 Jan 26: Rate hike ahead?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Morning Report 30 Jan 26: Stocks slide on AI spending concerns
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks swung as investor nerves around hefty AI spending sparked volatility, with Microsoft sliding after flagging a sharp jump in capital expendit...
Market Close 29 Jan 26: Gold soars to fresh peaks
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market finished almost flat today, recovering from morning lows despite lingering rate hike fears. While the ASX 200 slipped for a second s...
Morning Report 29 Jan 26: Fed holds rates steady
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street wavered overnight, with the S&P 500 briefly topping the 7,000 mark before pulling back as investors looked ahead to the Fed decision a...
Market Close 28 Jan 26: Market slides on rate hike fears
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market’s winning streak snapped today as hotter-than-expected inflation data fueled fears of a February rate hike. With core inflatio...
Morning Report 28 Jan 26: S&P 500 closes in on record high
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street pushed to fresh records, with the S&P 500 hitting new highs on solid corporate earnings as the US dollar slid to a four-year low. Upco...
Market Close 27 Jan 26: BHP reclaims top spot
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market surged to a three-month high, driven by a powerful mining rally and Wall Street momentum. BHP reclaimed its title as Australia&rsquo...
Morning Report 27 Jan 26: US dollar drops while gold tops $5,000 as stocks rise
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street extended gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising for a fourth straight session ahead of mega-cap earnings and the upcoming Fed decis...
Market Close 23 Jan 26: Life360 soars, gold miners hit record highs
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie market capped a volatile week with a modest gain, as record-breaking gold prices and a tech surge offset weakness in the banking sector.&nb...
Morning Report 23 Jan 26: Stocks climb on resilient US economy
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street pushed toward record highs after tariff tensions eased and fresh data reinforced the resilience of the US economy. Meanwhile, US Treasury ...
Market Close 22 Jan 26: Surprising Aussie jobs growth lifts rate‑hike risk
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 nudged up about 0.8 per cent after a choppy session, driven by US markets rallying on President Trump’s withdrawal of European ...
Morning Report 22 Jan 26: Wall Street rebounds from ‘Sell America’ sell-off
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street staged a cautious recovery after Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. In corporate news, Intel's shares jumped to thei...