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Morning Report 19 Mar 25: US stocks hit by tech rout on eve of Fed decision day
Wall Street slipped overnight after a short-lived recovery, weighed down by fresh concerns across multiple fronts. The cost of US tariffs is increasingly being passed through to import prices, while bond markets are bracing for a slowdown. Meanwhile, chip giant Nvidia failed to impress with its highly anticipated AI ‘Super Bowl’ event, despite unveiling its new Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin AI chips. In Europe, German shares reached record highs after the country’s parliament passed a key fiscal reform bill. In commodities, copper surged to a 10-month peak, but oil eased 1% amid reports of US-led peace talks. Looking ahead, Aussie shares and the Aussie dollar remain under pressure in a risk-off environment. 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 18 Mar 25: Market edges higher for third day
The Aussie market is barely holding onto gains after a volatile session, with global markets still recovering from recent corrections. Despite a strong start, the market has given back most of its early gains, though a third consecutive day of growth remains possible. The U.S. market has also been struggling, with the Dow Jones suffering its worst week in two years. Meanwhile, gold has surged to record highs amid geopolitical tensions, energy stocks are seeing modest gains despite long-term declines, and banking stocks are mixed. 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 18 Mar 25: Wall Street recovers for the second day in a row
Wall Street continued its recovery as the Dow Jones surged 500 points, and all S&P 500 sectors traded higher. However, a pullback in services weighed on the retail spending rebound, adding some uncertainty to the market’s momentum. Meanwhile, Nvidia investors are looking to the CEO’s upcoming speech to sustain the stock’s recent rebound. In commodities, copper reached a five-month high amid renewed Chinese stimulus measures, while oil prices edged higher amid optimism for China’s economic outlook. Looking ahead, markets are focused on the upcoming FOMC meeting, and Aussie shares are expected to rise on Tuesday, with the Aussie dollar gaining as the greenback weakens. 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 17 Mar 25: Aussie stocks bounce back from a 4 week slump
The Aussie market kicked off the week with strong gains, rising 0.7% on Monday, marking its second consecutive day of growth. A rebound in U.S. markets, hopes of Chinese stimulus, and rising commodity prices helped fuel the rally, with energy and mining stocks leading the charge. Notable winners included Mineral Resources, A2 Milk, and Woodside Energy, while gold miners and NAB lagged behind. Meanwhile, China’s latest data showed mixed signals, with retail spending improving but property-related indicators remaining weak. Investors are eyeing key events this week, including Australia’s jobs report, and central bank meetings from the U.S. 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 Mar 25: Dow pops 675 points in relief bounce
U.S markets have seen improvements after a challenging week, signalling resilience. Averting a government shutdown provided some relief, though consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since 2022. Commodities surged, with gold reaching a record high and iron ore approaching a two-week peak. Meanwhile, Chinese economic data is expected to reflect the impact of recent stimulus measures. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are poised for gains after their own turbulent week. 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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