CommSec Market Update

US markets pared losses after Donald Trump paused any immediate escalation in the Iran conflict. The Australian share market is expected to open in the black, while a closer look at how inner London property prices have stalled over the past decade.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The ASX 200 fell sharply on Monday, hitting a seven-week low as weak economic data from China and rising US bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. Almost all sectors declined, with industrials and materials hardest hit, though energy stocks found support from higher oil prices. Key upcoming events include Nvidia earnings and Australian jobs data later in the week.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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Wall Street has retreated from record highs as investors weigh what’s driving the latest sell-off. The Australian share market is heading for a lower open, while attention is also turning to Nvidia’s key results later in the week.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, take you through all the key numbers.
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The local market faded late to finish 0.1% lower, marking a 1.3% loss for the week. This represents the fourth weekly decline in five weeks, driven largely by a "War Toll" on financials and healthcare. Sentiment soured after President Trump stated there was "no rush" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to spike and equities to retreat. While the materials sector gained 2% this week, a 3% sell-off today erased much of that progress. Bapcor fell 4% today, totalling a 30% collapse this week, Mineral Resources slumped 7.5%, and Fletcher Building rose 5% on a successful asset sale. All eyes now turn to a massive Thursday next week, featuring both Nvidia’s quarterly results and critical Aussie jobs data that will dictate the RBA's next move.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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The Australian share market is poised for gains on Friday as US technology stocks continue their record-breaking rally, driven by AI and semiconductor strength. Investors are monitoring the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing alongside solid US economic data, while keeping watch on upcoming mega IPOs that could reshape tech sector demand. Locally, QBE and Auckland Airport earnings are in focus.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, take you through all the key numbers.
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