CommSec Market Update

Morning Report 10 Mar 25: Powell's comments reassure Wall Street

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street finished in positive territory on Friday but still logged steep weekly losses. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged ongoing ec...

Market Close 07 Mar 25: Aussie market slumps to 6-month low

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a rough day for the Aussie market with 80% of companies in the red.  September 2024 was the last time that the market was at this lev...

Morning Report 07 Mar 25: S&P 500 hits lowest levels since early November on trade policy fatigue

06 Mar 2025

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Tariff policies remain a key driver of market volatility, though President Trump has announced a delay on Mexico tariffs. The S&P 500 has dropped ...

Market Close 06 Mar 25: Aussie market hits a ten-week low

06 Mar 2025

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The market has seen another drop today hitting the lowest level since late December and setting up for a third week of declines.  Laura and Stevi...

Morning Report 06 Mar 25: Dow rebounds by 500 points after Trump delays auto tariffs

05 Mar 2025

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Wall Street experienced a recovery after President Trump postponed Canada and Mexico tariffs by one month, boosting investor sentiment. He also unveil...

Market Close 05 Mar 25: ASX falls into negative territory for the year

05 Mar 2025

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The Aussie market continued its downward trend, with the ASX 200 dropping 0.8%, hitting its lowest level since late December. This decline comes as th...

Morning Report 05 Mar 25: NASDAQ flirts with correction territory as Trump ignites a trade war

04 Mar 2025

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Trade war fears rattle markets, weighing on US shares and driving Treasury yields lower. Automakers Ford and General Motors face further downside due ...

Market Close 04 Mar 25: Trump tariffs weigh on Aussie market

04 Mar 2025

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The Aussie market had a rough session, sliding 0.6% after a promising start to March, with global markets also feeling the pinch. Trump's tariffs on C...

Morning Report 04 Mar 25: Dow drops 400 points on the first trading day of March

03 Mar 2025

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Wall Street saw declines as energy stocks dragged the S&P 500 down, while the Dow Jones fell on tariff concerns. US bond yields slipped following ...

Market Close 03 Mar 25: Aussie stocks bounce back

03 Mar 2025

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The Aussie stock market started March strong, rising 0.9% after a tough February. Market sentiment is influenced by Trump's latest moves, including im...

Morning Report 03 Mar 25: Wall Street ends higher after Zelensky and Trump clash

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street ended a turbulent month on a positive note, with the S&P 500 getting a late-day boost. However, the Nasdaq posted its worst month sinc...

Market Close 28 Feb 25: The biggest monthly fall since 2022

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The market is down today and Laura and Stevie reflect on a month that has dropped to levels not seen since 2022.  They discuss how the US market ...

Morning Report 28 Feb 25: S&P 500 and NASDAQ fall, continuing February woes

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks are experiencing some volatility after Trump affirmed that tariffs will take effect sooner than previously expected. In company news, invest...

Market Close 27 Feb 25: Why bumper NVIDIA profits failed to impress

27 Feb 2025

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The market has edged higher today following the recent losing streak.  Laura and Stevie talk through this session and the impact that Nvidia&rsqu...

Morning Report 27 Feb 25: S&P 500 index slides for a fifth day in big market reversal

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks are experiencing a downturn ahead of key earnings results, with Nvidia set for a major test. On the other hand, General Motors raised its qu...

Market Close 26 Feb 25: Market falls for the seventh time in eight days

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The market has dropped again today in a week that has seen mixed performance across the sectors.  Laura and Steve unpack the session with materia...

Morning Report 26 Feb 25: S&P 500 falls for fourth day after weak US consumer confidence data

25 Feb 2025

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The S&P 500 has extended its losing streak to four days as weak consumer confidence data weighed on sentiment. Nvidia dragged the NASDAQ lower ahe...

Market Close 25 Feb 25: Profit results rattle Aussie market

25 Feb 2025

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The Aussie market is down for the sixth time in seven sessions, with losses across tech, mining, and banking sectors. Investors are on edge ahead of N...

Morning Report 25 Feb 25: Wall Street mixed in uneven trade with Nvidia results in focus

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street is seeing mixed trading, with Nvidia's earnings in focus. In company news, Apple plans to add 20,000 U.S. jobs amid tariff concerns, while...

Market Close 24 Feb 25: The tech sector's biggest decline in years weighs on Aussie markets

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie market started the week with little movement, as declines in tech and resource stocks were balanced by gains in the big banks. Despite slip...

Morning Report 24 Feb 25: Wall Street closes sharply lower amid mounting US economic and tariff concerns

23 Feb 2025

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Stocks ended the week lower, with Wall Street suffering its worst session of 2025 so far. US bond yields fell amid weakening economic data, while Unit...

Market Close 21 Feb 25: Biggest weekly drop in 2.5 years

21 Feb 2025

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The Aussie share market is wrapping up its worst week since September 2022, down roughly 3% as financial stocks weigh heavily after a string of disapp...

Morning Report 21 Feb 25: US stocks fall on Walmart's warning as big banks sink

20 Feb 2025

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US stocks fell as Walmart’s profit forecast missed expectations amid slowing growth, while Palantir shares fell as the Pentagon planned budget c...

Market Close 20 Feb 25: On track for worst week since September 2023

20 Feb 2025

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The Aussie market continued its losing streak, falling 1.3% and hitting a one-month low, weighed down by declines in financial and materials stocks. B...

Morning Report 20 Feb 25: S&P 500 hits fresh record highs

19 Feb 2025

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The S&P 500 reached new record highs despite a mixed market performance. President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on autos, pharmaceu...

Market Close 19 Feb 25: Lower bank profits weigh on ASX

19 Feb 2025

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The Aussie market suffered its third consecutive decline, with financial and energy stocks leading the losses. The financial sector, in particular, po...

Morning Report 19 Feb 25: US stock rally slows as S&P 500 hovers near record high

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US investors return from a public holiday with a cautious mindset, yet optimism remains for equities, as investors expect them to be the best-performi...

Market Close 18 Feb 25: Stocks slide despite rate cut

18 Feb 2025

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Interest rates have been cut today and the market’s reaction was mixed.  Laura and Stevie unpack this volatility and the uncertainty in inv...

Morning Report 18 Feb 25: ASX to edge higher ahead of expected RBA rate cut

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Presidents’ Day public holiday has Wall Street offline yet it ended higher in afternoon trade. In Europe, stocks hit record highs, with defe...

Market Close 17 Feb 25: Will Aussies get a rate cut on Tuesday?

17 Feb 2025

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The market has fallen today but this is following four straight days of improvements.  Laura and Stevie reflect on today’s session and disc...

Morning Report 17 Feb 25: Wall Street treads water as retail sales slump

16 Feb 2025

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Wall Street had a mixed finish last week, with the broader market remaining flat while technology stocks led gains despite rising concerns over export...

Market Close 14 Feb 25: Investors spoilt for Valentines Day with a fresh record high

14 Feb 2025

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To conclude what has been a huge week of earnings results Laura joins us this afternoon solo to chat through a day that has exceeded expectations with...

Morning Report 14 Feb 25: Dow jumps as Trump holds off on new tariffs

13 Feb 2025

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Technology stocks are leading the market higher despite ongoing inflation concerns, with Nvidia rising on strong chip demand and Apple shares gaining ...

Market Close 13 Feb 25: Record highs, hot inflation, and Chemist Warehouse debuts

13 Feb 2025

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The market hit a record high today but softened as the session went on only just finishing in positive territory.  Laura and Steve reflect on the...

Morning Report 13 Feb 25: US inflation hits the highest level since 2023

12 Feb 2025

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Wall Street slipped as investors reacted to the latest inflation figures, with Treasury yields seeing their biggest jump since December following Jero...

Market Close 12 Feb 25: Bigger profits boost Aussie stocks

12 Feb 2025

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The market gained momentum in afternoon trade today after a largely flat start, with most of the gains driven by just a few stocks.  Performance ...

Morning Report 12 Feb 25: Stocks fall as Powell's remarks keep bond yields higher

11 Feb 2025

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US inflation data looms as a key market test, while ongoing tariff discussions add to uncertainty. The US dollar held onto losses as Powell signalled ...

Market Close 11 Feb 25: Vaccine fatigue weighs on Aussie market

11 Feb 2025

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The Aussie market struggled to hold onto gains today, with mixed earnings reports and ongoing tariff concerns shaping investor sentiment. CSL dragged ...

Morning Report 11 Feb 25: Stocks get tech boost as traders look past latest US tariff threat

10 Feb 2025

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Wall Street showed signs of recovery after a volatile week, with tech stocks leading the gains. US steel and aluminum shares climbed as investors reac...

Market Close 10 Feb 25: Tariffs and profit results in focus

10 Feb 2025

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The Aussie market started the week with a slight dip, narrowing early losses but still weighed down by ongoing uncertainty around tariffs. Reporting s...

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

09 Feb 2025

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Wall Street closed the week under pressure, with the Dow Jones snapping a three-week winning streak. Declining consumer confidence weighed on sentimen...

Market Close 07 Feb 25: The first week of losses for 2025

07 Feb 2025

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The market didn’t quite make it to that record high today and the week has finished with a slight decline.  Laura and Stevie reflect on thi...

Morning Report 07 Feb 25: Wall Street gets mixed bag of earnings before jobs data

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street continued to consolidate as investors awaited key employment reports, while trade war concerns eased despite ongoing threats from Presiden...

Market Close 06 Feb 25: The strongest lift for weeks as market nears record high

06 Feb 2025

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Laura is back with Stevie again today on a day where the market has seen its best performance in around three weeks recovering from the recent market ...

Morning Report 06 Feb 25: Alphabet drags on Wall Street

05 Feb 2025

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US stocks are consolidating as markets still weigh the ongoing tariff discussions. Traders are looking past AI sector jitters, while bond yields tumbl...

Market Close 05 Feb 25: The Aussie market’s first gain of the week

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stevie is going solo today as he recalls a week which has had some challenges.  Despite the recent months of strong performances, tariff conversa...

Morning Report 05 Feb 25: China hits back against Trump tariffs

04 Feb 2025

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Wall Street rebounded as stock buyers stepped in, driving gains in the S&P 500, particularly in the energy sector. Investors are closely monitorin...

Market Close 04 Feb 25: Choppy stock performances as tariff updates dominate

04 Feb 2025

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The market has seen some recoveries today following the substantial tumbles of yesterday.  Tariffs continue to be the topic of conversation as de...

Morning Report 04 Feb 25: Trump delays Mexico tariffs by a month

03 Feb 2025

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US share markets rebounded from recent lows on hopes of a resolution to tariff tensions, while US bond yields fell as investors sought safety. Manufac...

Market Close 03 Feb 25: Trump’s tariffs impact markets amid concerns of a trade war

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura and Stevie join us on a day where we erased almost half of last month’s gains in a single session.  In this ‘worst day in five ...

Morning Report 03 Feb 25: Wall Street ends lower haunted by Trump tariffs

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks faced downward pressure as the deadline for Trump’s tariffs approached. Energy stocks led the declines, with Chevron’s earnings ...

Market Close 31 Jan 25: Best month in over a year for Aussie stocks

31 Jan 2025

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The Aussie share market is off to a roaring start in 2025, hitting fresh record highs. This week’s rally was fuelled by softer-than-expected inf...

Morning Report 31 Jan 25: US stocks rise on signs that US economy is doing just fine

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street advanced as strong earnings lifted sentiment, though tech stocks struggled. Meta surged on revenue beats, while Microsoft slipped on weak ...

Market Close 30 Jan 25: Aussie shares crack fresh record

30 Jan 2025

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Aussie stocks hit a record high despite Wall Street’s decline, with the market up 0.7% and on track for its best month since late 2023. Trump to...

Morning Report 30 Jan 25: US stocks fall as Fed on hold with Powell in focus

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street’s recent recovery stumbled as technology stocks faced pressure, with the Magnificent 7 taking a hit on earnings day, led by Nvidia&r...

Market Close 29 Jan 25: Softer inflation boosts rate cut hopes

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie stock market rebounded strongly today, with inflation data fueling expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank. Softe...

Morning Report 29 Jan 25: US tech giants power stock rebound after AI reckoning

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street staged a recovery, driven by a rebound in tech stocks, with NVIDIA surging 7% following Monday's AI-driven stock rout. Royal Caribbean als...

Market Close 28 Jan 25: Aussie market resilient despite US tech tumble

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aussie stocks showed resilience today, despite a sharp sell-off in U.S. tech markets, where Nvidia's 17% plunge wiped $600 billion off its value. A Ch...

Morning Report 28 Jan 25: NASDAQ and S&P 500 tumble as China’s DeepSeek AI model rattles big tech

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street faced a significant downturn as NVIDIA plunged 18%, leading the broader tech selloff sparked by China's cheaper AI model, DeepSeek. The di...

Market Close 24 Jan 25: The best week of the year for the Aussie market despite tariff concerns

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The market has had its best week of the year so far and Laura is solo today to recap that performance.  She discusses Trump’s potential Chi...

Morning Report 24 Jan 25: US stocks hit all-time highs as Trump’s remarks spur a slide in oil

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street consolidated as investors shifted their focus to earnings results. At Davos, Donald Trump called for lower crude prices and interest rate ...

Market Close 23 Jan 25: First loss of the week

23 Jan 2025

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The Aussie market ended its three-day rally with a broad-based decline of 0.75%, driven primarily by weakness in the mining sector amid ongoing concer...

Morning Report 23 Jan 25: S&P 500 hits record high as AI powers tech rally

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks are surging to record highs, fuelled by strong performance in technology and AI-driven sectors. Netflix shares have also soared to new recor...

Market Close 22 Jan 25: Miners slide on China tariff fears

22 Jan 2025

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The Aussie market extended its gains for a third consecutive day, nearing record highs, but it wasn't all wins with mining stocks taking a hit on fres...

Morning Report 22 Jan 25: Dow Jones rallies 400 points as Trump’s tone on tariffs softens

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street traded higher on the first day following Donald Trump’s admission, while U.S. bond yields sank as markets remained cautious amid tar...

Market Close 21 Jan 25: Trump keeps investors guessing

21 Jan 2025

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The Aussie market had a choppy day with the ASX 200 rising by 0.6%, after starting strong but cooling off. Global market uncertainty continues with U....

Morning Report 21 Jan 25: US futures rise as Trump is sworn in as president; regular trading closed

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street remains closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, but futures moved higher. The US dollar moderated following recent tariff developme...

Market Close 20 Jan 25: Market edges higher as Trump inauguration looms

20 Jan 2025

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The Australian share market kicked off the week on a positive note, recovering from Friday's minor losses with a 0.5% gain, supported by strength acro...

Morning Report 20 Jan 25: Wall Street posts its best gains since US election

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street advanced on Friday, marking its best weekly improvement since the last US election. Moderating interest rates and improving growth pushed ...

Market Close 17 Jan 25: Market jitters ahead of Trump inauguration

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie market experienced a rollercoaster week, with sharp swings and rebounds as investors digested key local and global developments. Chinese ec...

Morning Report 17 Jan 25: Stock rally stalls as Waller remarks boost bonds

16 Jan 2025

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Wall Street consolidated after yesterday's surge, as investors digested comments from Fed Governor Waller, who suggested that rate cuts might be possi...

Market Close 16 Jan 25: Best day of the year

16 Jan 2025

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US inflation data fuelled optimism across markets, with softer-than-expected core inflation restoring hopes for rate cuts in the US this year. The ASX...

Morning Report 16 Jan 25: Stocks rally as U.S CPI quells Fed angst

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

U.S stocks surged as investors celebrated easing inflation figures, marking the first decline in American core inflation in six months. Broad gains we...

Market Close 15 Jan 25: Markets brace for a busy 24 hours ahead

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a somewhat volatile session today with the market starting strong but dropping as the day went on.  Laura and Stevie unpack this perf...

Morning Report 15 Jan 25: Stocks eke out gains in countdown to U.S CPI report

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street saw an advance as U.S wholesale inflation eased unexpectedly, driven by a drop in food prices. Utilities led the markets higher, boosted b...

Market Close 14 Jan 25: The market ends a three-session losing streak

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The market has ended in positive territory today following several sessions of losses.  Laura and Stevie discuss this performance fuelled by a my...

Morning Report 14 Jan 25: Wall Street remains haunted by strong jobs numbers as US interest rates rise

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street faces mounting pressure amid rising interest rates, with the US 10-year Treasury yield hitting a 14-month high, causing stocks to tumble. ...

Market Close 13 Jan 25: The market closes with around 75% of stocks in the red

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie market has seen its biggest decline today in around 3 weeks wiping out all the gains of last week.  Laura and Stevie unpack this perfo...

Morning Report 13 Jan 25: Strong US jobs growth sinks Wall Street

12 Jan 2025

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Wall Street slumped following the latest job data, as US employment rose more than expected in December. This unexpected growth has narrowed expectati...

Market Close 10 Jan 25: The big 4 banks drag on the Aussie market

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The session started optimistically but has fallen into negative territory today.  Laura and Stevie unpack this performance, with materials the on...

Morning Report 10 Jan 25: US share markets closed for national day of mourning

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street is closed in observance of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, but investors continue to monitor U.S. economic news closely. U.S...

Market Close 09 Jan 25: First loss of the year for Aussie stocks

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aussie stocks ended their winning streak with the ASX 200 down after a strong start to 2025. November’s retail sales data showed a 0.8% increase...

Morning Report 09 Jan 25: Stock investors wary as interest rates creep higher

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street remains cautious as investors weigh the impact of Trump's tariff plans. Technology stocks continue to face pressure, with chip makers lead...

Market Close 08 Jan 25: Inflation data opens door for Feb rate cut

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 has extended its 2025 winning streak to five days, driven by a positive market reaction to November's inflation data. While headline infla...

Morning Report 08 Jan 25: Wall Street hit by inflation angst amid tech rout

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US services index climbed, with the price gauge reaching its highest level since 2023, signalling persistent inflation concerns. Traders have adju...

Market Close 7 Jan 25: Will upcoming inflation data continue the market winning streak?

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The market has lifted again slightly today continuing the 4-day winning streak.  Laura and Stevie unpack this ‘streak’ and look at th...

Morning Report 07 Jan 25: Stocks gain as dip buyers power rally in big tech

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Technology stocks are at the forefront of driving investor interest and contributing to recent market gains. All eyes are on Nvidia’s CEO, whose...

Market Close 06 Jan 25: Some key things to watch for 2025

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura and Stevie are back following the Christmas break with the market seeing slight declines following some minor falls around lunchtime and a flat ...

Morning Report 06 Jan 25: US stocks snap a 5-day losing streak

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new year has had a shaky start, but technology stocks have helped lift Wall Street during holiday trading. US bond yields have climbed in anticipa...

Market Close 20 Dec 24: The best and worst of 2024

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the last podcast of 2024, Steve and Laura reflect on a challenging December for the Aussie market, which has seen a 4.5% decline, making it the wor...

Morning Report 20 Dec 24: US stocks rise in defensive session as the US dollar gains

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street is making a cautious recovery after experiencing one of the year’s steepest declines. The Dow Jones Index broke a 10-day losing stre...

Market Close 19 Dec 24: Worst day in over three months for Aussie stocks

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie share market faced a tough day, with the ASX 200 facing it's steepest decline in three and a half months—dragged down by a 2.5% fall ...

Morning Report 19 Dec 24: Stocks and bonds drop after Fed’s hawkish cut

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points but surprised investors by signaling a reduced forecast for future cuts. Meanwhile, t...

Market Close 18 Dec 24: Market treads water ahead of U.S. rate cut

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie market closed flat today despite an optimistic start, as lunchtime weakness erased earlier gains. Investors are now eyeing the U.S. Federal...

Morning Report 18 Dec 24: Dow Jones heads for first 9-day slide since 1978

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street has extended its losses as investors remain cautious ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, following strong retail sales data. T...

Market Close 17 Dec 24: ASX ends nasty losing streak

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin soared to another record, while the Aussie stock market rebounded, snapping a tough five-day losing streak with the ASX rising 0.8%. Financial...

Morning Report 17 Dec 24: US tech stocks climb on Fed cut optimism

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street has posted mixed results, yet chipmakers continued to surge. The NASDAQ reached a record high, driven by gains in Broadcom and Alphabet, w...

Market Close 16 Dec 24: Mining stocks tumble as China struggles

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian market continued its downward streak, with the ASX hitting a four-week low amidst weak Chinese retail data and falling commodity prices...

Morning Report 16 Dec 24: Wall Street consolidates ahead of Fed decision

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street consolidates as investors await the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision. On Friday, the Dow Jones marked its seventh consecutive day of lo...

Market Close 13 Dec 24: Aussie market hits one-month low

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie market faced a downturn this week, dropping for four consecutive sessions and reaching a one-month low, despite hitting record highs just l...