Market Updates

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 22 Apr

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A soft night on Wall Street as hawkish comments from Jerome Powell brought spurred a risk-off session. The Dow finished down 368 points (-1.05%) and t...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 20 Apr

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A good night in the US saw the Dow Jones finish up 500 points (+1.45%), surprisingly the NASDAQ finished up 2.15%, while Netflix fell 25% on results. ...

End of Day – Thu 14 Apr

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished the shortened week up 44 points to 7523 (0.6%). Positive leads and a solid resource sector helped the index close up 45 points fo...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 19 Apr

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets weaker overnight. SPI Futures pointed to a 10 point on Thursday when they last traded. US quarterly earnings season in focus. Oil up on Rus...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 14 Apr

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy EasterUS stocks found their legs overnight snapping a three-day losing streak. The Fed was busy with comments coming from many members, but the ...

End of Day – Wed 13 Apr

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rallied 25 points to 7479 (0.3%). Solid start to the day built as US futures turned positive ahead of US banks kicking off reporting. Mine...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 13 Apr

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets gave up a big lead, inflation the hottest since '82, oil prices surge almost 7%, Putin has lost the plot... plenty happening this morn...

End of Day – Tue 12 Apr

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 31 points to 7454 (0.4%) in quiet trade ahead of US CPI. Everything down across the board, except 10-year yields up to 3.08%. Miners ...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 12 Apr

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks fall as 10-year Treasury yield tops 2.75%, in the worst single-session since March. SPI Futures are down 22 points (-0.29%) as the ASX looks...

End of Day – Mon 11 Apr

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished up 7 point at 7485 (0.1%) after an early spurt was derailed by Chinese CPI numbers combined with 10-year yields heading above 3%....

Breakfast Briefing - Mon 11 Apr

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks finished the week mixed; tech stocks on the nose whilst the broader S&P 500 wobbled between gains and losses only to close a touch lower...

End of Day – Fri 8 Apr

08 Apr 2022

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 The ASX 200 finished the week up 35 points at 7478 (0.5%). Quiet trade with caution ahead of the weekend. Banks were slightly higher with CBA and AN...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 8 Apr

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rebounded overnight while the yield curve steepened on the policy outlook. The Dow rallied hard after a slow start, but finished well off hi...

End of Day – Thu 7 Apr

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished down 47 to 7443 (0.6%) as the unwind continues after the Fed speak. Tech and resources on the nose today. The Big Bank Basket sli...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 7 Apr

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hawkish Fed continued to sink tech stocks overnight, as officials weigh reducing the balance sheet by US$95B a month. The Dow slipped 0.42%, while...

End of Day – Wed 6 Apr

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 recovered off lows to close down 38 points at 7490 (0.5%). The switch was back on as money flowed from resources and tech into banks and b...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 6 Apr

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks and bonds fell after Fed Brainard’s hawkish comments to shrink the balance sheet rapidly. The Dow slipped 0.8% and the Nasdaq fell 328 points...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 5 Apr

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tech lead the gains in the US as Elon Musk bought a 9.2% stake in Twitter. The Nasdaq jumped 271 points (+1.9%). The RBA interest rate decision is tod...

End of Day – Mon 4 Apr

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 kicked off the week in style rising 20 points to 7514 (0.3%). Off highs at close. Miners and material stocks led the way higher with BHP u...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 4 Apr

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow finished up 140 points on Friday as technology stocks were under pressure from rising yields as the 2-year and 10-year curve properly inverted...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 1 Apr

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

News overnight that Biden ordered the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil a day for 6 months, saw oil prices fall sharply. US stocks fell in an ...

End of Day – Thu 31 Mar

31 Mar 2022

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 The ASX 200 fell 15 points to 7500 (0.2%) as early enthusiasm waned and we limped into month and quarter end. Big match out sell off of 30 points. B...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 31 Mar

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The script flipped overnight as US stocks dropped on war concerns. The Dow fell 65 points (-0.19%) while the Nasdaq dropped 1.2%. SPI Futures are up 1...

End of Day – Wed 30 Mar

30 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 rose for a seventh session with the market now edging further into positive for the calendar year. Risk was back on, helped by targeted sp...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 30 Mar

29 Mar 2022

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US stocks firmed again overnight, the Dow finished up 338 points (+0.97%) rallying hard into the close and making it four on the trot as peace talks b...

End of Day – Tue 29 Mar

29 Mar 2022

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 The ASX 200 climbed another 52 points to 7464 (0.7%) to be only around 2% from its all-time high. The budget looms and banks shone again with the Bi...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 29 Mar

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rallied for the third straight session, with Dow finishing up 95 points (+0.27%). Oil prices retreated on the back of China’s covid resurg...

End of Day – Mon 28 Mar

28 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 quietly firm up 6 points to 7412 (0.1%). Banks and materials firing up again ahead of budget tomorrow night. The Big Bank Basket rose to $...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 28 Mar

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The big news from the weekend was President Biden’s comments that Russian President Putin “cannot remain in power”. The comment was met with mix...

End of Day – Fri 25 Mar

25 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 limped 19 points higher to 7406 (0.3%) in quiet trade. Materials were once again the star sector. BHP up 1.0%, FMG up 1.7% and base metals...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 25 Mar

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures up 38 points.Dow rose 349 points (1.02%)Nasdaq up 269 points (1.93%)S&P 500 up 64 (1.43%) US 10 year yields 2.3699%Gold up 1.3...

End of Day – Thu 24 Mar

24 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 had a quiet day bucking the downdraft from US markets rising nine points to 7387 (+0.1%). It was a tale of two sectors, banks down, resour...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 24 Mar

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX SPI Futures down 54 points to 7295Dow falls 449 points (1.3%) Nasdaq down 186 Points (1.3%)Oil rallies 5% plus. Gold up 0.8%Iron ore up 0.3%. Nic...

End of Day – Wed 23 Mar

23 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 moved up another 37 points to 7378(0.5%) today as banks burst higher as yields continue to move up. 10-year yields hit 2.82% at one stage ...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 23 Mar

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Strong night for US stocks as the Dow finished up 254 points (+0.74%) and never traded in negative territory. A big session for US tech stocks which a...

End of Day - Tue 22 Mar

22 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 jumped another 63 points to 7356 (+1.0%) as commodity and energy stocks led the charge. Well off highs of nearly 100 points up. Miners lea...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 22 Mar

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow fell 202 points (-0.58%) overnight, with Powell saying the Fed will raise rates more aggressively if needed. SPI Futures are up 80 points (+1....

End of Day – Mon 21 Mar

21 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 closed down 16 points at 7279 (-0.22%) as early exuberance evaporated. We turned negative having been up near 60 points. Banks were the sw...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 21 Mar

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SPI Futures are pointing to a 59-point gain, following the ASX 200's best week in more than a year last week, with a 3.3% gain. The Russia/Ukrain...

End of Day – Fri 18 Mar

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 put on another 44 points to 7294 (+0.6%). Big jump on the 4.10 pm match out with banks turning positive as potential ASX Index rebalancing...

Breakfast Briefing - Fri 18 Mar

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks post the best three day run since November 2020. The Dow finished near highs up 418 points (+1.23%). Oil is back above US$100 following thre...

End of Day – Thu 17 Mar

17 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 continues the rally up 76 points to 7215 (+1.0%) as tech stocks lead the charge higher. Bombed out and oversold tech stocks rallied hard a...

Breakfast Briefing - Thu 17 Mar

16 Mar 2022

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ASX 200 SPI Futures up 106Dow up 519 (1.5%) Fed raises rates 25bps. Nasdaq up 488 (3.8%).Oil sells off 1.9%. Gold down 0.8%.Base metals flat. Nickel r...

Breakfast Briefing - Wed 16 Mar

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI Futures up 41 points.Dow up 599 (1.8%). Nasdaq up 367 (2.9%).Base metals flat. Iron ore down 5.5%Oil falls 6.5%.China growth woes on CV19....

End of Day – Tue 15 Mar

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 dropped 52 points to 7097 (0.7%) as bifurcation of banks and miners the focus. Commodity stocks under pressure across the board as China g...

Breakfast Briefing - Tue 15 Mar

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow finished up one point in a volatile session that at best was up 451 and at worst down 126. Ukraine president Zelensky has expressed hope for a...

End of Day – Mon 14 Mar

14 Mar 2022

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The ASX 200 jumped out of the blocks consolidating the gains and finishing up 86 points to 7149(1.2%). US futures optimism helping ahead of FOMC this ...

Breakfast Briefing - Mon 14 March

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Russia/Ukraine conflict could be nearing a conclusion with both sides saying that progress has been made. The Dow was down 230 points on Friday ni...

End of Day – Fri 11 Mar

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 dropped 67 points to 7064 (0.9%) after a worse expected start was ambushed by Asian weakness. Moves by US SEC to withdrawal listing for so...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 11 Mar

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A soaring US inflation, surprisingly hawkish decision from the ECB, and a lack of progress from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine weighed on mark...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 10 Mar

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks bounced overnight with the Dow up more than 600 points and the Nasdaq jumping 3.6%. Meanwhile, oil tumbled 12%, begging the question... 'i...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 9 Mar

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets dived into the close and there are still some crazy things going on in commodity markets... catch up on all the action with Chris' Bre...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 8 Mar

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Commodity prices up again - oil, gold, iron ore, coal, nickel up 90%! Everything else....? Down. Catch up on all the action with Chris' Breakfast...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 7 Mar

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SPI Futures closed up 28 points on Saturday morning but there were plenty of developments over the weekend that will influence our market this morning...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 4 Mar

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow finished down 97 points (-0.29%) in a directionless session. It was the same narrative overnight, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict headlining....

End of Day – Thu 3 Mar

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rose 35 points (+0.5%) as commodities rose strongly across the board, oil, iron ore and coal showing serious strength. Well off early high...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 3 Mar

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated overnight headlines again with Russia announcing they are ready to hold a second round of talks with Ukraine on ...

End of Day – Wed 2 Mar

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 rallied off early lows closing up 20 points at 7105 (0.3%). Early losses following US leads were soaked up by miners and resources stock...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 2 Mar

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks drop as energy prices soar, with oil nearing US$105 and European gas surging 23%. Western firms continue to pull out of Russia as more sanct...

End of Day – Tue 1 Mar

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 closed up 47 points at 7097 (0.7%), well off its highs as some caution crept in. No bad news from Ukraine was good news for the market wit...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 1 Mar

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets were mixed but managed to perform better than the futures expected at the close yesterday afternoon. The Dow Jones fell 0.49% while the Nas...

End of Day – Mon 28 Feb

28 Feb 2022

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 The ASX 200 traded up 51 points today to 7049 (0.7%) in volatile trade ahead of events unfolding in Ukraine. Late 20-point surge helped. US futures ...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 28 Feb

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia and Ukraine are set to hold talks without preconditions as Putin puts nuclear “deterrence” forces on alert. The Dow posted its largest dail...

End of Day – Fri 25 Feb

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 rallied 7 points to 6998. Quiet, too quiet. After the big falls yesterday, investors and traders were reluctant to chase the market high...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 25 Feb

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 SPI up 85Biden speech helps calm nerves. Sanction but no intervention.Dow stages huge rebound closimng ip 92 after being down 900 points.Nasda...

End of Day – Thu 24 Feb

24 Feb 2022

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 The ASX 200 fell 215 points to 6991 (3.0%). It was all about results and Russia. Mainly Russia today as the drums of war beat loud and Putin sent tr...

End of Day – Wed 23 Feb

23 Feb 2022

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 The ASX 200 rallied to a 44-point rise to 7206 (0.6%) as some confidence returned. Closing on highs. Iron ore prices in Asia pushed higher helping B...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 23 Feb

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow fell 483 points (-1.4%) overnight, finishing off lows but never touching positive territory. Biden has announced sanctions for Russia in respo...

End of Day – Tue 22 Feb

22 Feb 2022

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 The ASX 200 drops 72 points to 7161 (1.0%) as Russian moves on Ukraine once again spook the market. Off lows at close. Broad base losses with only g...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 22 Feb

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets were closed overnight for Presidents Day. Europe will lead the direction for the market today. The Pan-European STOXX 600 fell 1.3% as poli...

End of Day – Mon 21 Feb

21 Feb 2022

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The ASX 200 closed up 12 points at 7243 (+0.16%), bouncing off 7200.The market rallied from opening losses on reports that Biden and Putin would meet ...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 21 Feb

20 Feb 2022

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ASX 200 SPI Futures down 51Dow falls 233 (0.7%) Nasdaq down 169 (1.2%)Commodities mixed. Oil down slightly.Gold eases back by 0.6$ IO up 2.2%Results i...

End of Day – Fri 18 Feb

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 fell 75 points  ahead of the weekend closing at 7222 (-1.0%). The market staged a pm recovery only to have it snuffed out at the close....

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 18 Feb

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tough session for US markets falling from the start as renewed fear surrounding the Russia/Ukraine conflict weighed. The Dow Jones finished down 622...

End of Day – Thu 17 Feb

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 rose 11 points to 7296 (0.2%) as results dominated on Super Thursday. US futures soft at close on Ukraine rumours see afternoon selling....

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 17 Feb

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones fell sharply at the open before rallying into the close to finish down 55 points (-0.16%). Fed meeting minutes and geopolitical tensions...

End of Day – Wed 16 Feb

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rallied 78 points to 7285 (+1.1%) on better sentiment from the US. It was once again all about results, as CSL and TWE set the scene as go...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 16 Feb

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones was up 423 points (+1.22%) overnight as signs of easing tensions between Russia and Ukraine saw US markets rally. US inflation was back ...

End of Day – Tue 15 Feb

15 Feb 2022

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 The ASX 200 closed down 37 points at 7207 (0.5%) as banks and miners sagged. Iron ore futures in Asia under pressure, BHP reports record numbers but...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 15 Feb

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tech lead the way in the US while bond curves flattened. A tough session for the Dow Jones down 171 (-0.49%) barely touching positive territory but fi...

End of Day – Mon 14 Feb

14 Feb 2022

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The ASX 200 closed up 27 points at 7244 (0.4). Good result considering US moves on Friday. Gold was the place to be today as the bullion price broke h...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 14 Feb

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Valentines Day!The Russia/Ukraine situation will be headlining the coming week with the potential to derail markets on the back of the hot US CP...

End of Day – Fri 11 Feb

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finishes the week down 71 points at 7217 (1.0%). Sloppy start and no real bounce on US falls after CPI. Finished weak too. Banks were mixe...

Breakfast Briefing – Fri 11 Feb

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks slipped overnight with inflation hitting 7.5%, traders now leaning toward 50bps Fed hike. US 10-year bond yields rose to their highest level...

End of Day – Thu 10 Feb

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 closes up 20 points to 7289 (0.3%). Strong start on NAB results evaporates as US CPI in focus. NAB results positive firing up the sector...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 10 Feb

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The US stock rally gains steam with the Nasdaq up 296 points (+2.1%) overnight. SPI Futures are pointing towards another positive day for the ASX, up ...

End of Day – Wed 9 Feb

09 Feb 2022

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 The ASX 200 was buoyant today up 81 points to 7268 (1.1%). CBA results set the scene. $2bn buyback, $4.7bn cash profit and dividend 175c. Not bad, S...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 9 Feb

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks resumed their rally overnight the Dow Jones finishing up 372 points (+1.06%). SPI Futures are pointing to a positive open up 18 points (+0.2...

End of Day – Tues 8 Feb

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rallied hard today from the word go. The ASX 200 up 76 points to 7187 (1.1%). BHP was the stand-out up 3.7% as iron ore futures pushed hig...

Breakfast Briefing – Tues 8 Feb

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A choppy session for the US saw the Dow finish almost unchanged up one point. SPI Futures are down 11 points (-0.16%) this morning, but results from M...

End of Day – Mon 7 Feb

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

1.7The ASX 200 fought back from over 60 down to close down only 9 points at 7111 (0.13%). Miners were the star attraction as China returned from LNY. ...

Breakfast Briefing – Mon 7 Feb

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 is set to open lower with the SPI Futures down 41 points this morning. US jobs numbers dominated the weekend news with better-than-expecte...

End of Day – Fri 4 Feb

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 shrugged off the latest tech wreck from Meta and focused on Amazon and the better futures finishing up 42 points to 7120 (0.6%). A relat...

Breakfast Briefing Fri 4 Feb

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US markets stumbled overnight on the back of Meta's 25% fall. SPI Futures are down 78 points (-1.12%) this morning, but some good results for Ama...

End of Day – Thu 3 Feb

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 down modestly by 10 points to 7072 (-0.14%). Tech stocks got pummelled following the Facebook fiasco. Should never have changed its name. ...

Breakfast Briefing – Thu 3 Feb

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were up overnight, with early weakness overcome in a late rally into the close. SPI Futures are up seven points (+0.10%). US results season ...

End of Day – Wed 2 Feb

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 jumped out of the blocks and held up 82 points to 7088 (+1.2%). The US results helping sentiment after hours. RBA takes rate rise off the ...

Breakfast Briefing – Wed 2 Feb

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 is set for another positive open, with SPI Futures up 55 points. US stocks continued to rally overnight as some big company results begin ...

End of Day – Tue 1 Feb

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rallied up 34 points to 7006 (0.5%) post RBA announcement as it seems the central bank is in no hurry to raise rates. QE is dead. The meet...

Breakfast Briefing – Tue 1 Feb

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX is poised for a positive open, SPI Futures are up 42 (+0.61%). US markets rallied overnight, the DOW Jones up 406 (+1.17%), S&P 500 up 84 ...