CommSec Market Update

• Market Close 17 Oct 25: Gold rush continues

  ASX200 fell 0.81% on Friday, erasing a 0.86% gain from the record high day. Energy led losses, down 2.8%, with tech and financials also slipping. Gold surged to a fresh over $4300 record, up 6% on the week, while silver rose 3.5%. Ahead, US earnings, a pending RBA speaker and US inflation data dominate, plus busy local AGM and corporate updates. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Morning Report 17 Oct 25: Stock rally sputters as two regional banks get hit

  Wall Street lost ground as a wave of bad loan fears hit US banks, knocking confidence in the financial sector and pulling markets lower. Regional lenders Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance were at the centre of the sell-off, each tumbling by more than 10% after revealing losses tied to fraudulent commercial loans. In Europe, markets were steadier after France’s prime minister survived two confidence votes, and closer to home, Aussie shares are tipped to pull back from record highs after yesterday’s strong run. Iron ore has dropped to six-week lows, gold has hit new all-time highs, and the Aussie dollar remains under 65 US cents. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Market Close 16 Oct 25: Jobs data fuels fresh record for ASX

  It was a record-breaking day for the Aussie market, with the ASX200 smashing through 9,100 points for the first time ever as investors cheered fresh signs of an upcoming rate cut. Thursday’s jobs report showed unemployment unexpectedly jumped to 4.5%, pushing the odds of a November cut to more than 70%. Real estate stocks soared, the big banks were mostly higher, and Macquarie was a standout – up more than 5%. Gold miners stayed hot as prices hit new highs, but rare earth producers struggled as US-China trade tensions escalated again. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Morning Report 16 Oct 25: Stocks get lift from banks amid trade worries

  Wall Street was boosted overnight by upbeat bank earnings, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America both smashing expectations, but gains faded as investors remained cautious amid US-China trade tensions. Tech stocks also added some spark, helping the Nasdaq close around 0.8% higher. European markets found their footing too, with France’s CAC up 2% after signs of political stability returned. Here at home, futures are pointing to a softer start after the ASX200’s strongest session in two weeks. Jobs data out later today is expected to show steady unemployment at 4.2%, and we’ll also hear from a number of big names including Santos, Challenger, Treasury Wines and Stockland. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Market Close 15 Oct 25: ASX posts best day in weeks

  The ASX200 was up about 0.9 % in afternoon trade, close to the 9 000‑point psychological barrier, driven chiefly by a 1.2 % rise in the financials sector as major banks posted stronger earnings and dividend upgrades. Materials also added strength after softer Chinese inflation data, while energy fell on lower oil prices. Looking ahead, market focus will shift to US bank results, the US Fed’s upcoming rate decision, and Australia’s jobs report due tomorrow, which could steer the RBA’s policy path. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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