Market Updates
Episodes
End of Day Report - Thu 16 Dec
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 31 points 'CSL adjusted' today to 7296 (0.4%). CSL accounted for 34 negative points after falling 8.2% to issue price as hu...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 16 Dec
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dow up 383, rallying post the Fed announcement. Whilst the central bank announced an even faster taper than the market expected, and that it will rais...
End of Day Report - Wed 15 Dec
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 51 points to 7327 (0.7%) after negative leads from overseas, FOMC caution and local CV19 cases started to increase. Mammoth CSL capit...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 15 Dec
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets lost ground overnight, commodities were weaker, and SPI Futures are pointing to a soft start. The silver lining? Henry's Breakfast Bri...
End of Day Report - Tue14 Dec
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 claws its way back into positive territory briefly but closed down 1 point to 7378. Early broad -based losses not helped by negative US le...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 14 Dec
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets pulled back overnight amid monetary policy and Omicron worries. Dow down 320. SPI Futures down 41 points. The silver lining was iron ore, j...
End of Day Report - Mon 13 Dec
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallies another 26 points to 7379 in a solid if cautious start to the week. Well one highs into the close. Fed meeting beckons and some ne...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 13 Dec
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets closed higher on Friday night, whilst SPI Futures were up 13 points at the Saturday morning close. Get up to speed with Henry’s morning u...
End of Day Report - Fri 10 Dec
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 31 points to 7354 (0.4%) as some caution set in ahead of the US CPI number tonight and tech sell off in the US. Across the board loss...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 10 Dec
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets all finished lower overnight, despite US initial jobless claims falling to a 52-year low in yet another sign of the strength of the US econ...
End of Day Report - Thur 9 Dec
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 see sawed from loss to gain today after two solid days. The index finished down 21 to 7384 (0.3%) in a late sell off with banks holding fi...
Breakfast Briefing - Thur 9 Dec
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After charging hard in the prior two session, the bulls in the US took a bit of a breather overnight. US markets still finished higher, but only margi...
End of Day Report - Wed 8 Dec
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 powers up 92 points to 7405 (1.25%) as shorts rush to cover and the FOMO returns. Off its afternoon highs as US futures cool slightly. Few...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 8 Dec
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets extended gains overnight, with the Dow up nearly 500 points and the Nasdaq jumping 3%. That’s not all, commodities rallied and iron ore j...
End of Day Report - Tue 7 Dec
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 69 points to 7314 (0.95%) after the RBA keeps rates unchanged and turns a little cautious dropping reference to a date for conditio...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 7 Dec
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets surged overnight, as worries about the Omicron variant receded. Catch up on all the action with Henry's Breakfast Briefing. ASX 200 S...
End of Day Report - Mon 6 Dec
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 4 points to 7245 (+0.05%) with banks holding up and resources and techs on the nose. The Big Bank Basket was better at $173.04 with C...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 6 Dec
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets finished weaker on Friday night but SPI Futures were pointing to a modest gain at the Saturday morning close. Get up to speed with Henry&ap...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 3 Dec
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets bounced back overnight, with the Dow up 618 points and SPI Futures pointing to a 52-point gain on the open. Get caught up with Chris' ...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 2 Dec
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big turnaround on US markets overnight, Dow up 521 at one point only to close down 462. SPI Futures down 79. Catch up on all the action with Chris&apo...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 26 Nov
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX SPI Futures up 4US Markets closed for Thanksgiving.European markets slightly positive.Iron ore down around 3.2% Oil unchanged.Quiet day in store. ...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 24 Nov
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 1.US markets mixed with Nasdaq recovering a little from a sell off.10Y yields rise. Oil up as reserve release underwhelms.Gold ...
End of Day Report - Tue 23 Nov
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallies 58 points to 7411 (0.8%) as bond yields rise to 1.87% in the 10-years. Banks did well on the back of the rising yields with the ...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 23 Nov
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets faded badly into the close, whilst the Nasdaq slumped as yields rose. Elsewhere, Biden gave Powell to the people. Catch up on all the actio...
End of Day Report - Mon 22 Nov
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished down 43 points to 7353 (0.6%) as banks and travel stocks weighed in the index. The Big Bank Basket fell to $172.47 (1.9%) as CB...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 22 Nov
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets were weaker on Friday night and SPI Futures are pointing to a 45-point drop on the open. Catch up on all the action with Henry's morni...
End of Day Report - Fri 19 Nov
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushed 17 points higher to 7396 (0.2%) as the market meandered around with slight gains in banks and miners. The Big Bank Basket unchang...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 19 Nov
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets mixed: Dow down on Cisco weakness, S&P 500 hits 66th record this year on big tech strength. SPI Futures up eight points. Catch up on al...
End of Day Report - Thu 18 Nov
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished up 9 to 7379 in a topsy turvy day. Banks once again the swing vote with the Big Bank Basket down to $175.80 (-1.3%) as CBA fell a...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 18 Nov
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX SPI 200 down 2. Could be more today.US markets slip on inflation concerns. Dow down 0.6% Nasdaq down 0.3%Gold up 0.9%. Oil slips. Iron ore steady....
End of Day Report - Wed 17 Nov
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 51points to 7370 (-0.7%) after CBA results disappointed on margins and growth. CBA fell 8.1% accounting for 46 index points of the...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 17 Nov
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 19US markets firm on economic data and Biden/Xi meeting optimism.USD stronger. Commodities weaker.Gold down 0.7%. Oil up 0.5%.I...
End of Day Report - Tue 16 Nov
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 50 points to 7405 (0.7%) with selling across the board on RBA minutes and commodity weakness. Banks were soft as yields pushed a l...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 16 Nov
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets were little changed overnight but SPI Futures are pointing to weakness for the ASX 200 on the open, down 36 points. Catch up on all the act...
End of Day Report - Mon 15 Nov
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushed 27 points higher to 7470 (0.4%) on positive US leads and positive updates from ELD and IPL. Banks were mixed with the Big Bank Bask...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 15 Nov
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX SPI falls 3US markets higher Dow up 179 points. Nasdaq up 157. Gold firm Oil slips and Iron ore down 4.5%.Quiet start. Ventia IPO gets repriced.W...
End of Day Report - Fri 12 Nov
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushed 61 points higher to 7443 (0.8%). A solid day of gains as both banks and miners did well. Banks were pushed higher as once again b...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 12 Nov
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dow down on Disney but broader markets better. SPI Futures up 32 points. Get up to speed with Henry's Breakfast Briefing. ASX SPI up 32 points.D...
End of Day Report - Thu 11 Nov
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed down 42 points to 7382 (0.6%) after US inflation hits 30-year highs and local jobs numbers disappoint. Short-dated bond yields gapp...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 11 Nov
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets pulled back overnight amid a hotter than expected inflation read and a spike in bond yields. Catch up on all the action with Henry's B...
End of Day Report - Wed 10 Nov
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX slips 10 points to 7424 (0.14%) as Chinese PPI surges and iron ore falls on Dalian futures exchange. Miners were on the nose today with BHP do...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 10 Nov
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX SPI Futures up 20 points.US markets ease back from record run.Iron ore slips slightly.Oil up and gold modestly higher.Chinese CPI and PPI due toda...
End of Day Report - Tue 9 Nov
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finishes down 18 points to 7434 as a promising start came unstuck. Banks again in focus as NAB reported and although a beat on a number of...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 9 Nov
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets hit fresh records again overnight and commodities all rallied. Catch up on all the action with Henry's Breakfast Briefing. ASX SPI up...
End of Day Report - Mon 8 Nov
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 falls 5 points to 7452 (-0.1%) with ANZ and MQG ex dividend. Banks firm with three out of four not bad, Meatloaf would be happy. The Big B...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 8 Nov
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets all hit fresh records on Friday night whilst over the weekend the US House of Reps passed a $1.2T infrastructure package which should provi...
End of Day Report - Fri 5 Nov
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rises 29 points to 7457 in a solid across the board rally to end the week. US Jobs numbers beckon. 10-yields yield heading back down, no...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 5 Nov
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S&P up for a sixth session in a row and NASDAQ at another fresh record. SPI Futures up 20 points. Get up to speed with Henry's Breakfast Brie...
End of Day Report - Thu 4 Nov
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 35 points to 7428 (0.48%) as it digested the Fed taper lite with banks leading the market higher. The Big Bank Basket rose to $189.12...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 4 Nov
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed played it straight overnight, announcing tapering but not doing anything to upset the apple cart. US markets rallied from weakness prior to th...
End of Day Report - Wed 3 Nov
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallies 68 points to 7393 although well off its highs as some caution creeps in ahead of the FOMC meeting. Banks bounced back with WBC ris...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 3 Nov
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets hit fresh records overnight and the SPI is pointing to a 71-point pop on the open. Get up to speed with Henry's morning update. ASX S...
End of Day Report - Tue 2 Nov
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 tried to rally off lows following RBA abandoning yield curve controls, but failed with the ASX 200 down 47 points to 7324 (0.6%). Banks we...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 2 Nov
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 SPI Futures up 13.RBA meeting 2.30pm the focus.US markets hit records. Commodities mixed.Iron ore falls 3.2%. Oil up 1.1%Why not sign up for a...
End of Day - Mon 1 Nov
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closes up strongly by 47 points to 7371 (0.6%) after some stumbles due to WBC results. Banks were underwhelming as WBC disappointed on m...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 1 Nov
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX SPI Futures up 68 PointsUS markets finish week up 1.3%.Iron ore and coal fall.Oil mixed. Base metals mixed.WBC results and $3.5bn off market buy b...
End of Day - Fri 29 Oct
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 took a tumble today as the bond market crumbled after the RBA went missing again and let rates soar. The ASX 200 fell 107 points to 7324 ...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 29 Oct
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets stronger with the Dow up 240 and the S&P and NASDAQ both hitting record highs. It's not all good news however, with Apple and Amaz...
End of Day - Thu 28 Oct
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 just flopped today on lower commodity prices falling 18 points to 7430. To be fair it could have been worse given moves in China on coal a...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 28 Oct
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets pulled back overnight amid a slowdown in earnings momentum. SPI Futures down 40 points and commodities hammered – particularly base metal...
End of Day - Wed 27 Oct
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 flip flopped again closing up 5.3 at 7449 (0.07%) after CPI numbers sent 10-year yields higher still to 1.82%. Huge day in short dated bon...
Breakfast Briefing - Wed 27 Oct
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dow up 16 points (+0.04%) to another fresh record, despite a late-session fade. SPI Futures up four points (+0.05%). Big night for earnings in the US ...
End of Day - Tue 26 Oct
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 flops back to a 2-point gain after a strong early session, the index closing at 7443. No real reason for the sluggish performance. Eyes we...
Breakfast Briefing - Tue 26 Oct
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets hit record highs whilst Tesla surges. SPI Futures up 14 points (+0.19%) after the ASX 200 added 26 points yesterday. Get up to speed with H...
End of Day - Mon Oct 25
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rises 26 points to 7441 (0.3%) After slight wobble mid-morning. Mixed session with an upside bias as commodity stocks pushed higher and ba...
Breakfast Briefing - Mon 25 Oct
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up on all the action from the weekend with Henry's morning update. The ASX 200 is expected to extend last week's 0.73% rise. US market...
End of Day – Fri 22 Oct
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 continued to flip flop closing unchanged at 7416 up 48 points for the week. Banks and miners sagged as the Big Bank Basket drifting to $...
Breakfast Briefing - Fri 22 Oct
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dow down six points, saved by a late rally. S&P +0.30%, extending its win streak to seven and closing at a fresh all-time high. NASDAQ +0.62%. SPI...
End of Day – Thu 21 Oct
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 2 points to 7415 in a muted session with one eye on Evergrande and the other on AGM and business updates. Most updates are positive, ...
Breakfast Briefing - Thu 21 Oct
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 kept chugging along overnight, up for a sixth consecutive session despite inflation and labor shortages being highlighted by the Fed&a...
End of Day – Wed 20 Oct
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 39 points to 7414 (0.5%) in a solid but uninspiring day, limping into the close. Once again AGMs and business updates dominated ...
Breakfast Briefing – Wed 20 Oct
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ASX Futures up 41 points. Commodities slip.Oil continues to rally.US markets firm on results.AGM and business updates to continue to dominate.Why not ...
End of Day – Tue 19 Oct
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closes down 6 points at 7375 in a see saw day. AGMs dominating the market. BHP production report knocks some optimism out of the big mine...
Breakfast Briefing – Tue 19 Oct
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow posted a modest decline but the S&P 500 clinched its longest win streak in nearly two months as US markets shook off weak China data. SPI ...
End of Day – Mon 18 Oct
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 gave up early gains to close up 19 points at 7381. NZ CPI data saw 10-year yields spike higher and Chinese GDP miss both weighing on inves...
Breakfast Briefing – Mon 18 Oct
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US equities had their best week in nearly three months last week as a good start to Q3 earnings season and improving Covid trends helped overcome infl...
End of Day – Fri 15 Oct
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 moved 50 points higher to 7362 (0.7%) today as banks rallied after US results, and miners did well on higher commodity prices. The Big Ban...
Breakfast Briefing – Fri 15 Oct
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets rallied overnight, with the S&P posting its biggest gain since March and Nasdaq since May. The S&P is now just ~2.3% off record lev...
End of Day – Thu 14 Oct
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 kicks 39 points higher to 7311 (0.5%) as resource stocks rally hard but a late sell off hurts. Good AGM and business updates fuel a rally....
Breakfast Briefing – Thu 14 Oct
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dow ends flat, S&P 500 and Nasdaq snap three-session losing streak after Fed minutes point to tapering plans. SPI Futures up 50. Get up to speed w...
End of Day – Wed 13 Oct
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 meanders around closing down 8points at 7273 (0.1%) as banks slip slightly and miners under some pressure. The Big Bank Basket took its c...
Breakfast Briefing – Wed 13 Oct
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow clocked a third losing session in a row last night, although SPI Futures are pointing to a positive start. Get up to speed with Henry's B...
End of Day – Tue 12 Oct
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 falls 19 points to 7281 (0.3%) after banks ease and nerves continue over Chinese property companies. The Big Bank Basket slipped to $186.8...
Breakfast Briefing – Tue 12 Oct
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
US markets gave up early gains and dived into the close to finish on the session low. It's not all bad news, however, with commodity prices stron...
End of Day Report – Mon 20 Sep
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 falls 156 points to 7248 (2.10%) as Evergrande woes boil over in Asia. Dow futures down 350 points. Singapore iron ore prices touched US$90...
Marcus Today End of Day Report Friday 17th September
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 56 points to 7404 (0.8%) as iron ore falls below US$100 on Dalian Futures and brokers move to downgrade miners after the falls. Ir...
Marcus Today End of Day Report Thursday 16th September
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 43 points to 7460. A solid day with banks powering ahead on jobs data showing the headline rate falling to 4.5% although partici...
Marcus Today End of Day Report Wednesday September 15th
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closes down 20 at 7417 (0.3%) after early losses were recouped. Banks slid with the Big Bank Basket off to $182.95. Healthcare doing well,...
Marcus Today End of Day Report Tuesday 14th September
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST.The ASX 200 closed up 12 points (+0.2%) to ...
Marcus Today End of Day Report 13th September
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCASTASX 200 rallies 19 points to close at 7425 a...
Marcus Today End of Day Report -Friday 10th September
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST. ASX 200 up 37 points to 7407(0.5%). Min...
Marcus Today End of Day Report -Thursday 9th September
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST.ASX 200 crashes 143 points to 7370 as pent ...
Marcus Today End of Day Report - Wednesday 8th September
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST.ASX 200 down 18 points in lacklustre trade ...
Marcus Today End of Day Report - Tuesday 7th September
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST.ASX 200 closes up 2 to 7530 after RBA leave...
Marcus Today End of Day Report Monday 6th September
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST.ASX 200 fights back from over 80 down to cl...
Marcus Today End of Day Report Friday 3rd September
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCASTASX 200 rallied hard, but interest waned a l...
Marcus Today End of Day Report - Thursday 2nd September
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCASTASX 200 dropped 41 points to 7486 rallying o...
Marcus Today End of Day - Wednesday 1st September
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCASTASX 200 closes down 8 after a solid recovery...
Marcus Today End of Day Report -Tuesday 31st August
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCASTASX 200 put in an impressive day up 30 to 75...
Marcus Today End of Day Report -Monday 30th August
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CLICK HERE to sign up for a free trial of the Marcus Today newsletter including our daily STRATEGY PODCAST.ASX 200 flip flopped to close up 16 points ...