Market Updates

End of Day Podcast – Thursday 29th September

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicks 93 points higher to 6555 (1.4%) after a surge in US markets. Some selling into the close though.A slightly better CPI monthly number. Fi...

Marcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 29th September

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A great night in the US, with the Dow Jones climbing549 points (+1.9%), rallying on the back of action from the Bank of England. SPI Futures are up 98...

End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 28th September

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 falls another 34 points to 6462 (0.5%) as AUD gets hit in Asian woes. Early strength gives way to Asian selling pressure and AUD under siege...

Marcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 28th September

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones was all over the place last night in a volatile session, closing down 126 points (-0.4%). The S&P 500 fell again last night, now to ...

End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 27th September

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 rebounded 27 points to 6487 (0.4%) in quiet trade. Resources were the stand outs today after the rout yesterday as BHP gained 2.8%, RIO up 3...

Marcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 27th September

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones fell a further 330 points (1.1%) overnight, but despite that, SPI Futures are up 17 points (+0.3%) this morning, as it looks like we mig...

End of Day Podcast – Monday 26th September

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed at a three-month low at 6469 down 105 points (1.6%) despite a solid rally off morning lows. Banks and defensive industrials held up bet...

Marcus Today Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 26th September

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones fell 486 points (-1.6%) on Friday night as the conversation moved away from central-bank aggression and interest rates and firmly to the...

End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 21st September

21 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 21st September

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones fell 313 points (-1.0%) as caution crept in ahead of the FOMC meeting tonight. SPI Futures are down 77 points (-1.1%), as we prepare for...

End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 20th September

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 20th September

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones rallied overnight, closing up 197 points (+0.6%), having been down 263 points. SPI Futures this morning are up 55 points (+0.8%), with a...

End of Day Podcast – Monday 19th September

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 19th September

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones capped off an ugly week on Friday night with a 139-point (-0.45%) drop. The S&P 500 dropped (a huge) 4.77% last week, with the NASDA...

End of Day Podcast – Friday 16th September

16 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 16th September

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heartbreak for Australians at the Bledisloe Cup last night. If you haven't seen the last minute, you should.Dow Jones down 173 points (-0.56%) wi...

End of Day Podcast – Thursday 15th September

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 15th September

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was no clarity overnight, the Dow Jones finished up 30 points in a directionless session that failed to recover from Tuesday's carnage. SPI...

End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 14th September

14 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 14th September

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An ugly night in the US as the CPI number came in hotter than expected, with a 0.1% rise (a 0.1% fall was expected). US markets responded poorly to th...

End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 13th September

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 13th September

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A solid session in the US ahead of the CPI number tonight, the Dow Jones finished up 229 points (+0.71%) as the market continues to go risk-on. The Na...

End of Day Podcast – Monday 12th September

12 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 12th September

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones finished up 377 points on Friday night (+1.19%). The Nasdaq had another good night, up 2.11%, along with the S&P 500, up 1.53%. SPI ...

End of Day Podcast – Friday 9th September

09 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 9th September

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones pushed higher on the back of Jerome Powell’s speech last night to finish near its highs, up 193 points (+0.61%). The Nasdaq and the S&...

End of Day Podcast – Thursday 8th September

08 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 8th September

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones rallied overnight, finishing up 436 points (+1.4%) on interest rate relief as bond yields dropped 7bp. The Nasdaq also found some gains,...

End of Day Podcast – Wednesday 7th September

07 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 7th September

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets spent the session catching up on the European energy crisis, the Dow Jones fell 173 points (-0.55%), with the Nasdaq falling 0.74% and maki...

End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 6th September

06 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 6th September

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets were closed overnight for the Labour Day holiday. We take our leads from European markets this morning - the DAX was down 2.2%, and the STO...

End of Day Podcast – Monday 5th September

05 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 5th September

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow closed down 338 points on Friday night following the jobs number that came in with no real surprises and helped subdue interest rate fears. Ho...

End of Day Podcast – Friday 2nd September

02 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Friday 2nd September

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets found some footing overnight as the Dow finished up 146 points, snapping a four-day losing streak, although the Nasdaq fell 0.26%. The iron...

End of Day Podcast – Thursday 1st September

01 Sep 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Thursday 1st September

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 1000-point fall in the Dow on Friday night is starting to look like a bit of a downtrend. The Dow closed down a further 280 points (-0.9%) last ni...

End of Day Podcast – Wednesday August 31st

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Market Podcast – Wednesday 31st August

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bit of a shabby night in the US, the Dow fell 308 points (-0.96%), with expectations that the Fed’s ‘soft pivot’ is a while off. Oil had its wor...

End of Day Podcast – Tuesday 30th August

30 Aug 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Tuesday 30th August

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones settled overnight – compared to the 1008-point loss we saw on Friday night – to finish down 184-points (-0.57%). Tech stocks are sti...

End of Day Podcast – Monday 29th August

29 Aug 2022

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Pre-Market Podcast – Monday 29th August

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jackson Hole turned out to be a very big event, with Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments sending US markets into freefall. The Dow dropped 1008 (-3.03%...

End of Day – Friday 26th August

25 Aug 2022

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Breakfast Briefing – Friday 26th August

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Henry is heading off on holiday today, so I (Marcus Padley) will fill in for him in the Breakfast Briefing podcasts. Wall Street behaved itself overni...

End of Day – Thursday 25th August

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 up another 50 points to 7048 (0.7%) as banks and resources rally pre-Jackson Hole. Resources continue to find friends on Chinese stimulus mo...

Breakfast Briefing – Thursday 25th August

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets found some positive footing overnight, the Dow finished up 60 points (+0.2%). However, the markets are still showing caution ahead of Jacks...

End of Day – Wednesday 24th August

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 rallied 36 points to 6998 (0.5%) after two days of losses, Banks rebounded with the Big Bank Basket back to $171.40 (0.4%). ANZ the standout...

Breakfast Briefing – Wednesday 24th August

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow posted further losses overnight, giving up early gains to close down 154 points (-0.5%), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished flat. Cauti...

End of Day – Tuesday 23rd August

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 drops another 85 points to 6962 (1.2%) as rates rise and risks grow. Banks bore the brunt of the sell off with the Big Bank Basket down to $...

Breakfast Briefing – Tuesday 23rd August

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An ugly night in the US as the Dow fell 643 points (-1.9%), never trading in positive territory. The Nasdaq was the worst performer, down 2.6%, as cha...

Breakfast Briefing – Monday 22nd August

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets finished the week on a soft note last week, the Dow closed down 292 points (-0.86%)., never touching positive territory. Inflation concerns...

End of day – Friday 19th August

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 closes flat after a quiet day at index level but a flurry of results provide plenty of fun beneath the surface. Banks slid slightly with the...

Breakfast Briefing - Friday 19th August

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures up 23 points.Dow up 19 (0.1%) in quiet directionless trade.Nasdaq up 27 points (0.2%)S&P 500 up 10 (0.2%)Base metals ease slig...

End of Day - Thursday 18th August

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 fell 15 points to 7113 (0.2%) in a day dominated by Super Thursday results. Resources are stumbling lower as gold miners slid, NCM off 2.9% ...

Breakfast Briefing - Thursday 18th August

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks slipped following the Fed minutes as the tech selloff resumed. The Dow finished down 172 points (-0.5%), while the Nasdaq was the worst perform...

Breakfast Briefing – Wednesday 17th August

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A reasonably quiet night in the US, the Dow finished up 240 points (+0.7%), as the path of least resistance recently has been to the upside. SPI Futur...

End of Day - Tuesday 16th August

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

s ASX 200 rallied another 41 points to 7105 (0.6%) as BHP release a cracker result and a record dividend of US1.75c. BHP accounted for 24 index points...

Breakfast Briefing - Tuesday 16th August

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow finished near highs, up 151 points (+0.5%) despite weak economic data out of China and the possibility of Iranian oil flooding the market hurt...

Breakfast Briefing - Monday 15th August

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A good night in the US on Friday night, with the DOW finishing up 424 points (+1.3%), has set up our local market for a positive start to the week. SP...

End of Day - Friday 12th August

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 fell 38 points to 7033 (0.5%) as market gave up most of the gains this week. Late rally helped somewhat. Resources slid as the AUD strengthe...

Breakfast Briefing – Friday 12th August

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 A bit of a nothing day of trade in the US, the Dow finished up 27 points (+0.1%), after being up as much as 342 at one point. Oil prices are climbin...

End of Day – Thursday 11th August

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 rallies 78 points to 7057 (1.1%) on positive US leads and CPI number. Risk on, as the shorts are being punished across the board still. Reso...

Breakfast Briefing – Thursday 11th August

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US CPI came in slower than expected at 8.5% YoY, with markets rallying on the release. The Dow closed up 535 points (+1.6%) and the Nasdaq gained 2.9%...

End of Day – Wednesday 10th August

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 slips 37 points to 6993 (0.5%) ahead of the crucial US CPI tonight. Banks held firm with the Big Bank Basket up to $176.88 (0.7%) as CBA del...

Breakfast Briefing - Wednesday 10th August

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another day of narrow trade in the US ahead of the CPI number tonight. The Dow finished down 58 points (-0.18%), while the Nasdaq was the worst perfor...

End of Day – Tuesday 9th August

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 slightly better in a closing rally with the index up 9 points to 7030 (0.1%). Results focus. Another small range day today with Banks weighi...

Breakfast Briefing - Tuesday 9th August

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A narrow day of trade for the Dow, finishing up 29 points (+0.2%), off highs of 306 points. Trade remains cautious ahead of the CPI print on Wednesday...

Breakfast Briefing - Monday 8th August

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures down 7 points.Dow closes up 77 points (0.2%)S&P500  down 7 (0.2%)Nasdaq down 63 points (0.5%)Iron ore up 1.8% Gold down 0.9%U...

End of Day – Friday 5th August

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finished the week in style hitting a high or 7016 up 41 points (0.6%). Global markets hitting two-month highs. Resources were back in fashion,...

Breakfast Briefing – Friday 5th August

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Energy stocks weighed on the market overnight with oil falling Brent falling 2.75%, and WTI falling below US$90, the Dow finished down 85 points (-0.2...

End of Day – Thursday 4th August

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 closed down 1 point at 6975 well off intra day highs as enthusiasm wanes and iron ore stocks sagged. BHP down 1.1%, FMG down 2.0% and RIO of...

Breakfast Briefing – Thursday 4th August

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks reversed losses from earlier in the week overnight, the Dow added 416 points (+1.3%), while the Nasdaq continued its charge, finishing up 2....

End of Day – Wednesday 3rd August

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 closed down 22 points at 6976 (0.3%) off the lows as Pelosi visit fears calm slightly. Banks slipped lower with the Big Bank Basket down to ...

Breakfast Briefing – Wednesday 3rd August

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets fell again overnight, the Dow fell 402 points (-1.2%), following US-China political tensions and hawkish comments from the Fed’s Daly. SP...

Breakfast Briefing - Fri 29 Jul

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures up 70 points.Dow runs another 332 points (1.0%)Nasdaq up 130 points (1.1%)S&P 500 up 49 (1.2%)Apple and Amazon please after ho...

End of Day – Thu 28 Jul

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 rose 67 points to 6890 (1%) as buyers flooded back post Fed. Almost like a short squeeze of epic proportions in second line tech. Banks boos...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 28 July

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures up 52Dow runs 436 points higher (1.4%) as Fed raises rates 75bps.Nasdaq up 470 points (4.1%) S&P 500 up 103 points (2.6%)Base...

End of Day – Wed 27 July

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 pushes another 16 points ahead to 6823 as CPI comes in below expectations. Core inflation at highest since 1991 at 4.9%. Good news.  Banks le...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 27 July

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures down 36 points Dow down 229 points (0.7%)S&P 500 down 46 points 1.2%Nasdaq down 220 points 1.9%Base metals up slightly.Iron o...

End of Day – Tue 26 July

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 pushed 17 points ahead to 6807 (0.3%) despite US futures weakness on Walmart news. Fed watching continues. US results in focus tonight. Reso...

End of Day – Fri 22 July

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finished slightly weaker down 3 at 6792 (0%) as the index drifted around ahead of weekend. Dow futures weighing slightly on Snap drop. Banks w...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 22 July

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another good night in the US as the Dow finished up 162 points (+0.51%) rallying off lows and closing near highs, rounding out the best three-session ...

End of Day – Thu 21 July

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 surged 35-points to 6794 (0.5%) in late trade. Banks were the strength and industrials, as the Big Bank Basket rose to $170.05 (1.1%) after ...

Breakfast Briefing– Thu 21 Jul

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Upbeat US corporate earnings provided a boost for stocks overnight, the Dow finished up 48 points (+0.15%) while the Nasdaq outperformed finishing up ...

End of Day – Wed 20 Jul

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 sprinted 110 points higher to 6759 (1.7%) on US rally and company updates. All cylinders firing as banks, resources and industrials were bou...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 20 Jul

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets had a strong rally overnight with the S&P 500 (+1.92%) posting its best day in three weeks. The Dow finished just off highs, up 754 poi...

End of Day – Tue 19 Jul

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 38 points to 6650 (-0.6%). Asian markets all weaker and RBA minutes kicked in at 11.30am to help us down a little. Volumes remain modest....

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 19 Jul

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks slipped overnight, the Dow posted its biggest loss in more than two weeks, giving up early gains to finish down 193 points (-0.32%). SPI Fut...

End of Day – Mon 18 Jul

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 kicks 82 points to 6666 (1.2%) as bank rally after Citi results and iron ore steadies in Asia, giving BHP a 2.4% lift. Late kick helps too, ...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 18 Jul

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rallied on Friday night, with better-than-expected retail sales and a jump in bank stocks acting as a catalyst for markets. The Dow gained 6...

End of Day – Fri 15 Jul

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 falls 45 points to 6606 (-0.7%) after a solid rally off lows. Resources took the big hit. Banks had a decent rally off early lows. Resources s...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 15 Jul

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rallied into the close from early lows as rate-hike concerns and weak results from Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan hurt the market. The Dow fini...

End of Day – Thu 14 Jul

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 rallied 29 points to 6651 (0.4%) despite US CPI and a strong jobs number locally. Resources firm., Banks weak ahead of US reports tonight. T...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 14 Jul

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks hit a roadblock as inflation came in hotter than expected at 9.1%, although recovered into the close. The Dow still finished down 209 points...

End of Day – Wed 13 Jul

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 closed up 15 to 6605 (0.2%) as a late afternoon charge helped. A mixed quiet session as we await the US CPI release tonight. Banks firmed sl...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 13 Jul

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stock fell overnight as recession fears continue ahead of the CPI number tonight. The Dow finished down 192 points (-0.62%). SPI Futures are predic...

End of Day – Tue 12 Jul

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 gave up early gains to close up 4 points at 6606 (+0.1%). Resources were once again on the nose after more shutdowns in China affecting stimul...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 12 Jul

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets pulled back overnight amid rising Covid concerns in China and ahead of the CPI number later this week. SPI Futures are up 18 points. Get i...