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End of Day Report – Thursday 21 August: ASX 200 up 101 points, record close | Results dominate
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX cracked the 9000 mark, up 101 points at 9019 (1.1%) as results buoyed sentiment. Some crackers today and, once again, plenty of volatility —...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 August: US markets flat, tech sells off | Super Thursday
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech once again acted as a drag to the broader market, as investors rotated into other sectors ahead of the...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 August: ASX 200 up 22 points | Big Four all in the green
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 August: US markets slip as chips fall | Results in focus
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech dragged the broader market down, falling ahead of the Jackson Hole summit which begins on Thursday in ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 19th August ASX 200 drops 63 - CSL down nearly 17% on guidance and restructure.
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 63 points to close at 8896 (0.7%). CSL falling 16.9% on restructure and disappointing guidance, responsible for most of the loss. ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 August: US markets unchanged | BHP, CSL, RWC, MND results
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as markets await the Jackson Hole summit and retailers’ earnings. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq flat. Dow was ...
End of Day Report – Monday 18 August: ASX 200 up 21 points to new record | Results in focus
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 hit a new record high at 8959 (+0.2%) as banks gathered strength. NAB results were in line, with the CEO sounding a little contrite — un...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 August: US markets pause | Jackson Hole this week
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St finished the week mostly down as economic data reduced odds for a Fed rate cut in September. S&P 500 down 0.29%. Nasdaq down 0.4%. Dow nea...
End of Day Report – Friday 15 August: Another record high | Big Four up between 0.6% and 2.1%
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 22nd August - US markets down again - SPI down 12 - Results in focus
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 15 August: US markets flat | PPI in focus, COH results
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as a better than expected producer prices report cooled expectations of the speed of potential interest-rat...
End of Day Report – Thursday 14 August: ASX up 47 points | CBA falls again, WBC flies
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 touched 8900 (nearly) before profit-taking crept in as jobs data was better than expected. The index closed up 47 points at 8874 (0.5%). ‘...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 August: US rises slightly | Super Thursday - WBC, TLS, SUN
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs for the second consecutive day after yest...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 August: ASX 200 falls 54 points | All CBA, down 5.4%
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 54 points to 8,827 (-0.6%). Not a bad day considering, CBA was smacked 5.4% on a solid but uninspiring result, with valuations alread...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 13 August: US markets rise on CPI | CBA results
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs as inflation came in broadly as expected with C...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 12 August: ASX 200 up 36 to record high | RBA cuts as expected
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 hit a new record high, up 36 points to 8881(0.4%) as the RBA cut rates as expected. Banks pushed higher with the Big Bank Basket at $284.5...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 August: US markets drift lower | RBA today, CPI tonight
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as markets await tonight’s inflation release to gauge the path of rates and the inflationary effects of tari...
End of Day Report – Monday 11 August: ASX 200 up 38 points | Lithium boom, banks push ahead
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 marched another 38 points higher to 8845 (0.4%) led by the banks and resources. CBA up % leading the charge and the Big Bank Basket to $28...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 August: US markets firm on Apple | RBA and CBA this week
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An excellent night on Wall St to cap off a positive week. Nasdaq up 0.98% to a record high. S&P 500 up 0.78%, driven by gains in the Technology se...
End of Day Report – Friday 8 August: ASX 200 slips 24, up 1.7% for the week | Gold shines, banks down
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 24 points to 8807 (0.3%) to be up 1.7% for the week. Not too shabby. As usual it was the perennial war between banks and resources. Banks...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 August: US markets mixed | XYZ up, QBE results
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed session. Earnings by Eli Lilly disappointed and Trump said he’ll nominate Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen...
End of Day Report – Thursday 7 August: ASX 200 falls 12 points | Gold miners up, financials down
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell slightly off record highs to 8831 off 12 (0.2%). A mixed session with banks slipping a little, CBA down 0.5% and the Big Bank Basket at...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 August: US markets push higher on Apple deal | SPI down 24
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session as Apple jumped 5.1% after pledging to invest $100Bn in domestic manufacturing while positive earning beats bo...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 August: Another record high for the ASX
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 stormed higher to finish up 73 points or 0.8%. New record high. Up 2% in the last two sessions as every major sector save for Utilities fi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 August: Negative session on Wall Street | Resources down
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as the impact of tariffs came back into focus with US Services PMI flatlining, with businesses citing new impo...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 August: ASX 200 soars 107 points | All systems go
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking day with the ASX 200 up 107 points to 8770 (1.2%) as banks, tech and resources fired simultaneously. US markets were the catalyst, but local ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 5 August: US markets bounce hard | SPI up 88
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street jumped, recording its best day since May 27, as investors bought into the opportunities from Friday’s sell-off following weak US jobs nu...
End of Day Report – Monday 4 August: ASX 200 finishes flat | Banks down after a decent week
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 4 August: US markets stumble on NFP and tariffs | Results in focus
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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End of Day Report – Friday 1 August: ASX 200 drops 81, unchanged for the week | Banks slide
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell hard down 81 points to 8663 (-0.9%) to close the week, pretty much where it started. Banks which had been holding their end up, succu...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 August: US markets slip despite Meta and Microsoft | NFP tonight
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street fell from early highs as earnings enthusiasm from Microsoft and Meta waned and Trump’s August 1st tariff deadline loomed. S&P 500 do...
End of Day Report – Thursday 31 July: ASX 200 down 14 points | Resources down, banks up
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close down only 14 points to 8743 (0.2%). Banks back with CBA up 0.5% and NAB rising 1.1% with the Big Ba...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 31 July: US markets ease, Fed on hold | Microsoft and Meta soar on results
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a primarily negative session despite US GDP of 3% in Q2 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell cooled hopes of a rate cut in September, after...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 July: ASX up 52, banks lead | CPI comes in better than expected
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 52 points to near record highs of 8756 (0.6%) after a benign CPI ensured we should get a rate cut in August. Familiar story, Banks fi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 July: US markets ease ahead of Fed | MIN, ALX, PLS in focus
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as disappointing earnings weighed on markets and investors awaited the Fed’s rate decision (tomorrow morning...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 July: ASX 200 up 7, good come back | Resources under pressure
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 7 points at 8705 (0.1%). Healthcare and industrials firmed, CSL up 0.5% and ALL up 0.5% with the...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 July: US markets creep higher | Fed and results in focus
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by US-EU trade deal, and excitemen...
End of Day Report – Monday 28 July: ASX 200 up 31 points | Banks and industrials lead
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 31 points to 8698 (0.4%) as banks were back in the driving seat. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $276.18 (+0.9%). MQG...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 July: US markets firm | US/EU trade deal
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St managed a broad rally on Friday night as optimism over a US/EU trade deal boosted the S&P 500 (+0.4%) to a fresh record high. That deal ha...
End of Day Report – Friday 25 July: ASX 200 falls 43, narrow range | Resources taking a breather
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX dropped another 43 points to 8667 (0.5%) in a quiet trading day. Down 1% for the week. Not much fresh news around. Both banks and resources sl...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 July: US markets mixed, results dominate | SPI down 37
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuell...
End of Day Report – Thursday 24 July: ASX 200 down 28 points | MQG drops 5%, FMG up 4.3%
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock’s lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 July: US pushes higher on trade deals | Alphabet and Tesla results
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned wit...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 July: ASX 200 up 60 | Banks catch a bid, resources firm
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% wi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 40 | Earnings in focus
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 July: ASX 200 up 9 | CBA crashes again, resources back
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished up 9 points to 8677 as the initial rally fizzled out. More the sellers turned up in spades for the banking sector again. CBA crus...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 14 | Resources in focus
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session, although it couldn’t maintain its early highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, ahead ...
End of Day Report – Monday 21 July: ASX 200 drops 89 | Banks stumble badly, BHP, RIO and FMG higher
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 89 points to 8668 (-1.0%) giving back Friday’s gains as banks came under intense pressure. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $279...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 21 July: US markets slip | Quarterly reports in focus
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session after briefly dipping following Trump’s updated threats to the EU regarding tariffs – the Financial Tim...
End of Day Report – Friday 18 July: ASX 200 up 118 to new record | Banks fire, graphite flies
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 exploded 118 points higher to 8757 (1.4%) as banks and resources caught a wave of buying. BHP production numbers, coupled with iron ore ga...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 18 July: US markets hit new records on earnings and data | Graphite in focus
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session against a backdrop of positive economic surprises. Retail sales rising more than expected and jobless claims f...
End of Day Report – Thursday 17 July: ASX 200 up 77 to new record | Banks surge, gold suffers
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 marched back 77 points to 8639 (0.9%), new highs as jobs numbers opened the doors to an August rate cut. Banks led the charge, nothing new...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 July: US markets inch higher | Bank results fail to inspire
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session despite major indices such as the S&P500 and the Nasdaq falling over 1% after Bloomberg reported ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 July: ASX 200 drops 69 | Banks under pressure, gold miners fall
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 69 points to 8562 after a record yesterday. Banks were weak on proposed RBA charges changes, CBA off % with the Big Bank Basket down ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 July: US markets fall on CPI | Nvidia saves Nasdaq
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed session as most sectors fell although news of Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chip to China boosted ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 July: ASX 200 hits new record | Banks rally, CSL up nearly 4%
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drove 60 points higher at a new record of 8630 (+0.7%). Banks rallied with the Big Bank Basket up to $283.45 (+0.5%). Other financials als...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 July: US markets inch up | Bitcoin at record
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session against a backdrop of continued tariff uncertainty and threats and renewed Trump pressure on Powell t...
End of Day Report – Monday 14 July: ASX 200 falls 10 points | Iron ore, lithium, and gold rally hard
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 ended down 10 points at 8570 as the move out of banks to resources continued. Banks eased slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.0...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 July: ASX to open slightly lower
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St drifted down on Friday night. Tariff talk dampening sentiment but no major damage. S&P 500 down 0.33%, closing near the high. Nasdaq down ...
End of Day Report – Friday 11 July: ASX 200 down 9, 23 points for the week | Rare earths flying
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drifted 9 points lower to 8580 (0.1%) as we wait and see what the weekend brings on tariff news. Banks eased back with CBA down 0.5% with ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 11 July: Futures up 27 as hopes for Chinese stimulus lift resources
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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End of Day Report – Thursday 10 July: Quiet day | Gold bounces, both banks and resources up
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 51 points to 8589 (+0.6%). Banks were strong again with CBA up 0.8%, the Big Bank Basket up to $284.27 (+0.8%). Financials were firm ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 10 July: A good night | SPI futures up 45, Big Tech higher
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 9 July: ASX 200 falls 52 points | Gold miners smashed
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 52 points to 8539 (0.6%) as losses accelerated in the afternoon. Banks helped relatively firm with CBA losing only % with the Big Ban...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 9 July: US markets flat on tariff news | Copper jumps in US
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street was mixed and choppy as markets awaited further clarity on US trade policy and country specific tariffs. Trump also announced he would pla...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 8 July: ASX 200 gains 1 point in late push | RBA leaves rates unchanged
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 1 point to 8591 as the RBA kept rates on hold. Bullock's press conference calmed nerves and prompted a late recovery from small loss...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 8 July: US markets rattled by Trump tariff letters | RBA at 2.30pm
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street stumbled as Trump announced new tariff rates on Japan and South Korea of 25%, effective from August 1st, as tariffs return to the forefron...
End of Day Report – Monday 7 July: ASX 200 down 14 | ORG shines, NST heads south
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 drifted 14 points lower to 8589 (0.1%). CBA held up with the banks drifting slightly lower. The Big Bank Basket is down to $280.46 (-0.2%). ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 7 July: US markets closed Friday | RBA this week
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European markets finished mixed Friday. Wall Street shut for the Independence Day Holiday. STOXX 600 down 0.48%. FTSE flat and Germany down 0.61% as E...
End of Day Report – Friday 4 July: ASX 200 up 7, 1% for the week | CBA falls again, BHP down 1.6%
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 7 points to close near to a record of 8603. Once again, we saw the sell-off in CBA down 0.9% with ANZ the main beneficiary up 0.8%. The...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 4 July: US markets at highs, ASX to follow | Jobs numbers and OBBB cheer
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street continued to reach new heights as a stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report reinforced the strength of the US economy and Nvidia ap...
End of Day Report – Thursday 3 July: ASX 200 down 2 points | CBA sold down again, BHP up 5.6%
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 down 2 to 8596 on a volatile day as banks saw selling and money move to BHP and other resources. CBA was down for another day, as its now four...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 3 July: US markets push up | Tesla up 5%
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street reached new highs as Tech stocks rallied and a trade agreement with Vietnam helped to calm nerves about a prolonged trade war. S&P 500...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 2 July: ASX 200 up 57, hits record highs as miners rally | DMP crashes
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 57 points to 8598 (0.7%) to a fresh record high as retail sales opened the door to a rate cut next week. Resources leading the way higher...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 2 July: Dow up, tech down | Retail sales due
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street began the quarter with a mixed session as Trump’s tax and spending bill passed the US Senate and Tesla hit a 3-week low. Trump and Musk’...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 1 July: ASX 200 down 1 point in quiet trade
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell just 1 point to 8541 in quiet trade as banks came under some pressure. CBA sold down 1.2% as money flowed to other three, ANZ up 2.5% the...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 1 July: US markets hit records | SPI down 3
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended the quarter on a high as both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached record levels. Putting the bow on their best quarter in over a ...
End of Day Report – Monday 30 June: ASX 200 up 28, 10.2% this financial year | JHX soars on US listing
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 marched 28 points higher to 8561 (0.3%). After a tepid start, US futures kicked higher on trade deal hopes, dragging the ASX with it. Small cl...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 30 June: US markets hit records | BKW update
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St rose Friday to reclaim record highs in a volatile session. S&P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.52%. Dow up 432. Small caps up 0.24%. Stocks initially ...
End of Day Report – Friday 27 June: ASX loses its gains
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 37 points to 8514 (-0.4%) as banks saw profit taking as EOFY approaches. The Big Bank Basket down to $287.72 (-2.4) with CBA down 2.8...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 June: US markets close on all-time highs | Resources in focus
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street continued forward with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just shy of all-time closing highs. The major US indices benefitted from the continu...
End of Day Report – Thursday 26 June: ASX 200 falls 8 points in quiet trade | XRO back trading
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 8 points to 8551 in quiet trade. Banks fell slightly with the Big Bank Basket at $294.91 (0.1%). ANZ the star playing some catch-up u...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 June: US markets hit wall | Gold steadies
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed session as the initial euphoria of the Israel-Iran deal wore off and investors weighed Powell’s second day of congressi...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 June: ASX 200 up 4 points | Banks vs resources continues
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 trod water rising 4 points to 8559 as CPI numbers came in below forecast. Narrow trading range. Banks were firm again, CBA up another 1.7%...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 June: US markets hit records on peace deal | Oil tumbles
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street rose for the second consecutive session as a ceasefire between Israel-Iran was declared by Trump and seemingly accepted by both parties - ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 June: Peace! ASX 200 rallies 1% | Banks star
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 jumps 81points to 8556 (1.0%) on peace deal in Iran/ Israel conflict. Oil tumbles, gold slips, CBA rockets. Across the board gains, with the B...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 June: Iran retaliation muted | Trump says ceasefire deal reached
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street rose last night despite continued tension in the Middle East as Fed Vice Chair Bowman sparked hopes of a July rate cut and Chicago Fed Pre...
End of Day Report – Monday 23 June: ASX 200 drops 31 | CBA at record helps
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fought back to close down only 31 points at 8475 (0.4%). Banks once again the swing factor as , with gold miners sold off despite geopolitical...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 June: US futures ease on Iranian bombing | Oil up slightly
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street edged down as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to weigh on markets. Iran said it would not discuss the future of its nuclear program whi...
End of Day Report – Friday 20 June: ASX 200 down 18 points | Gold miners better
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 falls another 18 points to 8506 (0.2%) in quiet trade. Banks eased back after a stellar run, CBA down 0.2% with ANZ off 2.5% and MQG falli...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 June: US markets closed | Trump says he has a two week deadline
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European markets fell overnight as the BoE held rates at 4.25% on persistent inflation concerns. The headline level not expected to fall below 3% for ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 19 June: ASX closes near flat | CBA record high
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 claws back early falls to close down just 8 points to 8524 as CBA hits a new record, up 1.5%. The Big Bank Basket continues higher, suckin...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 June: US markets ease | Fed on hold
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street oversaw a mixed, flat and choppy session as the Fed kept rates the same, as expected. Markets still expect two rate cuts this year but now...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 June: ASX flat | Markets on hold
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day near unchanged. Down 10 points as the market stays on hold ahead of more news in the Middle East and tonight’s Fed ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 June: US markets fall on data and Iranian concerns | Oil higher
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a night of losses as the US moved fighter jets to the Middle East and Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. US...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 June: ASX 200 down 7, drifting around | Gold and uranium in focus
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 7 points to 8541 (0.2%) as nerves crept back in on Iran/Israel issues. Trump flew back to Washington to handle the situation. G-7 ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 June: US markets recover | Uranium on a roll
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recovered from Friday losses and then some as Israel-Iran’s feud left crude production and exports unaffected while hopes of a truce bet...
End of Day Report – Monday 16 June: ASX 200 up 1 point | US futures up 100
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 June: US markets fall hard | Oil jumps
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street dropped sharply as Iran launched missiles at Israel, responding to Israeli strikes aimed at reducing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, sendin...
End of Day Report – Friday 13 June: ASX 200 down only 18 | Israel launches attacks against Iran
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 started strong but as news of the Israeli attack came through, we turned negative. The index fell 18 points to 8547 (0.2%) for a gain of o...