Morning Report 10 Feb 25: Wall Street ends lower on tariff and inflation concerns

Wall Street closed the week under pressure, with the Dow Jones snapping a three-week winning streak. Declining consumer confidence weighed on sentiment, while rising inflation expectations pushed interest rates higher, adding to market concerns. Meanwhile, in Australia, earnings season gained momentum, with retailers taking center stage. JB Hi-Fi’s latest earnings report drew investor attention. Commodity markets benefited from a weaker US dollar, lifting oil, gold, and copper prices. Looking ahead, the ASX is expected to start the week lower, while the Aussie dollar holds onto its weekly gains. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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