Market Updates
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
End of Day – Mon 31 Jan
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 had a volatile session closing down 17 points to 6972 after erasing early falls but nervous ahead of RBA meeting tomorrow. Last day for qu...
Breakfast Briefing – Mon 31 Jan
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SPI Futures down 16 (-0.23%) this morning as the RBA is set to scrap quantitative easing and revise inflation in tomorrow's interest rate decisio...
End of Day – Fri 28 Jan
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 150 points (2.2%) after a strong start and then a flop before gathering and pushing up to 6988 as bargain hunters emerged with...
Breakfast Briefing – Fri 28 Jan
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A tech stock sell-off in the US as the Dow closes down seven points. SPI Futures pointing towards a positive open up 101 points. Catch up on the lates...
End of Day – Thu 27 Jan
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 123 points to 6838 (-1.8%) as the correction becomes official. After a promising start the market got whacked from the twin forces ...
Breakfast Briefing – Thu 27 Jan
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX SPI Futures down 26. US markets volatile on FOMC meeting and Powell press conference.Dow down 0.4% Nasdaq unchanged. Commodities gain. Oil hits US...
End of Day – Tue 25 Jan
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 crumbled 178 points to 6962 ahead of the Australia Day holiday and anticipating more volatility in US markets as FOMC kicks off. CPI kicke...
Breakfast Briefing – Tue 25 Jan
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
US markets staged an emphatic recovery overnight, with the Dow down more than 1100 points at one stage, only to close 99 points higher. Didn’t help ...
End of Day – Mon 24 Jan
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX down 36 points to 7140 (0.5%). The market went into pause mode today after initial drops as we await the FOMC this week. Slightly complicated ...
Breakfast Briefing – Mon 24 Jan
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
US markets gave up solid early gains overnight, diving sharply into the close. The Dow was up more than 460 points but closed down 313, whilst the ran...
End of Day – Fri 21 Jan
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 collapsed today as both resources and banks suffered heavy losses. The ASX 200 fell 167 points to 7176 (2.3%) below support and the bottom...
Breakfast Briefing – Fri 21 Jan
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures down 66 points.US markets gave up good gains as tech sell continues.Dow down 0.9%. Nasdaq down 1.3%.Netflix falls 18% after hours ...
End of Day – Thu 20 Jan
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX rose 10 points to 7342 (0.14%) as resources rallied hard and banks and industrials flopped. Good recovery BHP vote tonight. The Big Bank Baske...
Breakfast Briefing – Thu 20 Jan
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 10 points.US markets volatily. Dow down 1% Nasdaq down 1.15% now in correction officially.Commodities very firm. Oil up 1%. Gol...
Breakfast Briefing – Wed 19 Jan
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures down 66Dow falls 1.5% Nasdaq sold off heavily down 2.6%Goldman Sachs drops 7% on a profit miss and rising costs.US 10-year yields ...
End of Day – Wed 19 Jan
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX fell 76 points to close at 7333 (1.0%) after trying valiantly to rally at lunch, giving up the ghost as the US futures markets turned south. B...
End of Day Report – Tue 18 Jan
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX fell 9 points to 7409 (0.1%) in cautious trade, flip flopping around from positive to negative as banks fell in the PM session. The Big Bank B...
Breakfast Briefing – Tue 18 Jan
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 22 points.European markets firm.US markets closed for MLK Day.Nickel up 3.3%. Oil up 0.5%.Gold slightly higher. Iron ore down 2...
End of Day Report – Mon 17 Jan
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 kicked 23 points higher in an afternoon rally closing at 7417 (0.3%). US markets closed tonight for Martin Luther King Day. Banks rose led...
Breakfast Briefing – Mon 17 Jan
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
US markets finished weaker on Friday night and SPI Futures were down 28 points at the Saturday morning close. Get up to speed with Henry's Breakf...
End of Day Report – Fri 14 Jan
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 stumbled 81 points lower to 7394 (1.1%) on weak overseas leads and tech under pressure here. Banks took flight with the Big Bank Basket do...
Breakfast Briefing – Fri 14 Jan
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures down 38 points.US markets under pressure. Dow down 0.5% Nasdaq down 2.5%Commodities mixed. Iron ore off 2.8% Gold down 0.6% Oil d...
End of Day Report – Thu 13 Jan
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 moved up 36 points to 7474 vas enthusiasm waned slightly. Resources were once again the place to be as iron ore hit a 3-month high and lit...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 13 Jan
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures down 3.US markets unphased by CPI at 7%. Dow up 0.1% Nasdaq up 0.2%.Commodities kick again. Copper and nickel stand outs.Iron ore...
End of Day Report - Wed 12 Jan
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX rose 49 points to 7439 (0.7%). Some caution crept in ahead of US data. Banks were flat with the Big Bank Basket at $180.52. MQG bounced back f...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 12 Jan
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 63.US markets rally hard on Fed chief comments on interest rates. Dow up 183 Nasdaq up 211. Oil up 3.5%. Nickel at 7 year hig...
End of Day Report - Tue 11 Jan
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 slips 57 points to 7390(0.8%) as banks stumble lower. The Big Bank Basket fell to $180.67 down 1.2%. CBA led the rout with a loss of 1.5%....
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 11 Jan
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures down 41 points.US markets stage a big turnaround with Nasdaq closing up after 2.7% falls. Gold slightly better. Oil off 1%.Iron o...
End of Day Report - Mon 10 Jan
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX clawed its way back to finish down 6 at 7447. After a negative start on tech woes, resources kept the index close to flat on thin holiday volu...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 10 Jan
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 2 points.US markets weaker. Nasdaq down 0.96%. Oil slips, gold better and iron ore off 0.7%Resource stocks in focus. Lithium es...
End of Day Report - Thu 23 Dec
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushes 23 points higher to 7388 (0.3%) in thin listless trade as Xmas approaches. Banks led the market higher as the Big Bank Basket rose ...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 23 Dec
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets extend gains, putting the S&P 500 within shouting distance of its all-time high. SPI Futures are up 39 points and perhaps, just perhaps...
End of Day Report - Wed 22 Dec
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 meanders to 10 points gain to close at 7365 (0.13%). Volumes are drying up as we head into Xmas. Banks under a little pressure with the Bi...
Breakfast Briefing Wed 22 Dec
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets bounced overnight; Dow up 560 points, NASDAQ up 2.4%, oil up 3.7%. SPI Futures up 11 points, looking to build on yesterday’s 63-point gai...
End of Day Report - Tue 21 Dec
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 shrugs off negative start to push 63 points higher to 7355 (0.9%) in thin trade. The holy trinity of banks, healthcare and big miners driv...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 21 Dec
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets lost ground again overnight, with the S&P 500 suffering its worst three-session slide since September. It’s not all bad news though; ...
End of Day Report - Mon 20 Dec
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 12 points today to 7292 (0.2%) in listless trade. Better than the rest of Asia though. Plenty of risk coming off the Xmas table. Bank...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 20 Dec
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets closed lower on Friday night and SPI Futures were down 30 points at the Saturday morning close. Get caught up with Henry’s Breakfast Brie...
End of Day Report - Fri 17 Dec
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose just 8 points to 7304 as enthusiasm waned into the weekend, big sell off in the last hour or so. Banks and miners driving the gains a...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 17 Dec
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets pulled back overnight, with tech stocks on the nose, in a delayed reaction to the Fed and as the BoE surprised by hiking rates. Get up to s...