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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...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 June: US markets push higher on PPI | Gold higher again
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street up overnight. A strong outlook by Oracle refuelled AI optimism, countering the negativity weighing on the indices by tensions in the Middl...
End of Day Report – Thursday 12 June: ASX 200 turns down 27 after strong start | COH earnings downgrade
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 gave up strong early gains closing down 27 at 8565 (0.3%). US futures and lack of detail weighing on sentiment as Asian markets generally ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 June: SPI futures up 18 | US/China trade deal 'good enough'
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street was in the red last night as initial optimism following positive developments in the US-China trade deal faded during the session as Middl...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 June: ASX 200 rises just 5 to new record | ZIP up 15.5%
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 jumps to a record high before seeing profit taking creep in and close up only 5 to 8592 (0.1%). News from the UK on the trade talks were lacki...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 June: US markets push higher | SPI up 31
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 June: ASX 200 up 72 points, new record | Banks lead
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 kicks off the week in style, up 72 points to 8587, a new record. Banks kicked again with CBA up 1.2% and NAB running 1.5% higher. The Big Bank...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 June: ASX to play catch-up
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded modest gains session on cautious hopes of US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.09%, NASDAQ up 0.31%. Dow dropped at open, recove...
End of Day Report – Friday 6 June: ASX 200 drops 23 points | NFP numbers tonight
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drifted 23 points lower to 8516 (0.3%) ahead of the long weekend. Broad based losses with some of the stars yesterday giving back gains to...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 June: US markets dip | Trump and Xi talk, Musk and Trump tweet
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as news of talks between Trump and Xi Jinping were overshadowed by the escalating feud between Trump and Musk....
End of Day Report – Thursday 5 June: ASX 200 falls 3 points | Lithium and rare earths rally hard
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 tried hard to attack and sustain the all-time high but failed, dropping 3 points to 8539 (0.1%). Banks were flat as some profit taking cre...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 June: US markets choppy | Quiet day ahead
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed, choppy session amid the release of weak economic data. The services sector contracted in May for the first time in almos...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 June: ASX 200 up 75, close to record high | CBA extraordinary
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 finished up 75 points at 8542 (0.9%) close but no cigar. CBA became the first $300bn market cap stock on the ASX. Not surprisingly a new recor...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4 June: US markets rise on economic data | SPI up 24
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street up again amid trade deal optimism and rallying chipmaker stocks. Despite recent tensions, Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to talk this w...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 3 June: ASX 200 up 53 | IEL collapses, gold soars
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 up 53 points to 8647 (0.6%). A solid rally driven by bullion and banks. The Big Bank Basket rallied to $278.81 (+1.2%). CBA up another 1.3%, w...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 June: US markets better | Gold soars
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive, choppy session despite a backdrop of rising trade tensions between the US and China and important economic data relea...
End of Day Report – Monday 2 June: ASX 200 falls 21 | SOL/BKW merger sees huge gains for both
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 21 points in quiet trade to 8415 (0.1%). Most sectors showing losses as nerves crept back in on Trump and Chinese negotiations. Banks sli...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 2 June: US markets mixed | Quiet start to the month
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed session after recovering from midday lows as it weighed Trump’s critical comments of China which were also optimistic a...
End of Day Report – Friday 30 May: ASX 200 up 25 | Best month since January
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 had a late surge to finish the month with a gain today of 25 points to 8435. ASX records best month since January. Up 3.8%. Banks yet agai...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 30 May: US markets mixed on tariff news | Quiet end to the month
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session following Nvidia’s strong after-market results Wednesday. Markets had a lot to digest as a US trade court ch...
End of Day Report – Thursday 29 May: ASX 200 up a mere 13 pts | US Futures rally hard
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 limped to a 13-point rise at 8410 (0.2%) missing out on the US fun as the tariffs got knocked back and Nvidia ran on results. Banks were s...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 29 May: US markets slip | Fed in focus
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session, dropping late on, as markets chewed on Fed meeting minutes from early May and awaited Nvidia earnings results...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 28 May: ASX 200 falls 11 | Nvidia in focus
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 limped along to close down 11 points at 8397 as a Japanese bond auction underwhelmed, and CPI came in a little hotter than expected. Blame...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 28 May: US markets bounce | MIN downgrades again
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a strong session, the first since Trump extended his 50% tariff on the EU from June 1st to July 9th. US consumer confidence also ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 27 May: ASX 200 kicks 47 points higher | Industrials and banks lead
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished up 47 points to 8408 (0.6%) ahead of US and UK reopening tonight. The banks led the market higher after a lacklustre session earl...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 27 May: US and UK markets closed | Iron ore hits two week low
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US markets were closed yesterday for Memorial Day. European stocks were up following first session since Trump’s tariff extension. ASX to rise. SP...
End of Day Report – Monday 26 May: Gold and uranium standout sectors | Banks slightly lower
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished unchanged at 8361, as US futures improved on the Latest Trump backflip. Gold and uranium are the stand-out sectors, with BOE up 7...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 26 May: US markets drop on Trump Euro tariff | Gold and oil rally
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global stocks fell Friday as Trump reignited trade war fears. S&P 500 down 0.67%. Nasdaq down 1%. Dow down 256 points. Indices opened at the low, ...
End of Day Report – Friday 23 May: ASX 200 up 12 | Banks better, gold eases
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 limped 12 points higher to 8361 (+0.2%) ahead of a long weekend in the US. For the week, we are up 17 points. Banks once again firm, CBA u...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 23 May: US markets flat | Bitcoin hits record
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 ended Thursday near flat, as investors grappled with fears of rising rates and worries about a ballooning U.S. deficit. The 30-year Tr...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 22 May: Worst night in a month in the US
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 21 May: ASX up 44 points | CBA hits record
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallied another 44 points to 8387 (+0.5%). Off its highs but still looking ok. Once again, the banks led us up, CBA hitting a record high,...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 21 May: US markets slip slightly | Gold bounces 1.8%
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as markets contemplated US fiscal concerns while Congress debated a bill for tax cut. Ended a streak of six co...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 20 May: RBA cuts 25bps | ASX 200 up 48 points
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies 48 points to 8343 (0.6%), regaining yesterday’s loss as the RBA cuts rates by 25bps, as expected. Banks better, led by NAB up 1% w...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 20 May: US markets bounce back from downgrade | RBA Day
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a flat session following Moody’s downgrade of the US’s credit rating after market close on Friday. US indices dropped at open...
End of Day Report – Monday 19 May: ASX 200 falls 49 on US weakness | CBA up 1%
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 followed US futures down on Moody’s downgrade, off 49 points at 8295 (0.6%). Banks tried to hold off the selling, but the Big Bank Basket ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 May: US markets firm | Moody's downgrades US
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another good night on Wall St despite bearish headlines. S&P 500 up 0.7%. Nasdaq up 0.52% and the Dow up 332 points. Closing on the high. Michigan...
End of Day Report – Friday 16 May: ASX up 46 points to 3-month high | Resources rally
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 wilted slightly from 8400, to close up only 46 points at 8344, touching a 3-month high. Today, it was all about resources as BHP, RIO, and...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 May: US markets positive | Gold rallies, oil falls
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another mixed day in a choppy session as US data came in weaker than expected. US producer prices unexpectedly dropped and retail...
End of Day Report – Thursday 15 May: ASX up 18 points | CBA and banks driving higher
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 18 points to 8298 (+0.2%) as the banks put in another solid day. CBA is up 1.3% with NAB once again slightly outperforming, ANZ up 1....
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15 May: US markets mixed | Gold and oil slip
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another mixed session as sectors diverged in their reactions to the US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.10%, NASDAQ up 0.72%. D...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 14 May: ASX 200 up 11 | CBA results, ALL dips on earnings miss
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 was up 11 at 8280 (0.1%), with some big movers hurting positive sentiments. ALL had an 8.9% fall on an earnings miss, and MQG slid 1.6% as...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 May: The rally continues | Nasdaq up 1.6%
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded primarily positive results as US inflation data came in slightly below expectations at 0.2% MoM rather than the 0.3% forecasted. ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 May: ASX 200 rallies 36 points | Gold miners hit, banks ease
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 36 points to 8269 (0.4%). 11-week high. Disappointing in some respects as defensive stocks saw sellers move to more leverage assets. ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 13 May: US markets soar, Dow up over 1000 | Gold falls
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street jumped as the US and China agreed to cut tariffs for 90 days. Chinese imports are cut from 145% to 30%. US imports are cut from 125% to 10...
End of Day Report – Monday 12 May: ASX 200 up a mere 2 points | US Futures in demand
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 kicks higher, just up 2 points to 8234 (+0.0%) after losing momentum as the day wore on. US futures are up strongly on hoped-for details on US...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 12 May: US Futures up around 0.9% on China talks | Gold eases
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks ended flat overnight. Profit taking took hold from a strong open ahead of US/China trade talks this weekend. S&P 500 down 0.1%. Nasdaq flat...
End of Day Report – Friday 9 May: ASX finishes up 40 points | Flat for the week
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 40 points (+0.5%) today, led by rebounds in banks and tech stocks. Most sectors in green. Financials lifted following a heavy selloff...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 9 May: US markets rally in UK trade deal | MQG, QBE, REA results
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No intro music today !Wall Street rose as the US and the UK announced a trade deal although all three major indices shed some of their gains before ma...
End of Day Report – Thursday 8 May: ASX finishes up 13 points | Trump to meet with UK PM
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed with a gain of 13 points (+0.16%) after clawing back early losses as Trump teased a trade deal. Expected to be with the UK. Sterlin...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 8 May: US markets rally | Fed keeps rates unchanged
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended in the green following a choppy session as the Fed announced rates would remain steady, as expected. Chip stocks boosted the market ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 7 May: ASX 200 up 27 points | Resources better, banks flat
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another solid day with the ASX 200 up 27 points to 8178 (+0.3%). NAB (+1.6%) results helped, but the news of Bessent heading for a Swiss showdown with...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 7 May: US markets slip | Futures rally on Bessent moves to meet China
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended in the red as comments by Trump and Bessent were vague about when trade deals will be announced. S&P 500 down 0.77%, NASDAQ down...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 6 May: Quiet day on the ASX | Gold shines
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell for the second straight session, recovering from early lows, dropping 6 points to 8151 (-0.1%). Mixed sector performance. Healthcare ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 6 May: US markets slip, breaks 9-day streak | SPI down 21
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street's recent winning streak came to an end with all the major indices were down as optimism on trade negotiations faltered after Trump sa...
End of Day Report – Monday 5 May: ASX 200 down 80 | WBC results hurt bank sentiment
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 started the week giving back 80 points to 8158 (1%) as the bank rally faded post WBC results. Slightly underwhelming and lack of growth to...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 5 May: US markets kick again on jobs | WBC results
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St rose Friday to record its 9th straight positive session. Boosted by US/China trade talk and economic data. Dow up 564 points closing near the ...
End of Day Report – Friday 2 May: ASX 200 closes up 92 for a strong 3% weekly gain | Banks kick to near ATH
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 kicked another 93 points higher to 8238 (1.1%) as China appears to often its tactics. A big kick in US futures on the news helped. Banks l...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 2 May: US markets continue higher | Now positive since 'Lib Day'
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 83.60 points, or 0.21%, to close at 40,752.96. The S&P 500 gained 0.63% to end at 5,604.14, still slightl...
End of Day Report – Thursday 1 May: ASX 200 closes up 19 | Resources stumble, banks solid
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 kicked off May with a 19-point gain to 8146. Some Asian markets closed today as are some European markets. US futures showing a very posit...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 1 May: US markets recover | Meta and Microsoft beat expectations
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street oversaw a late rally in Wednesday’s session to recover from an initial selloff as markets dealt with the US’s first economic contracti...