CommSec Market Update

Oil prices surged overnight after a Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia revived concerns about supply disruptions, while rising US bond yields kept Wall Street subdued. The ASX is poised to open modestly lower as investors look ahead to next week’s RBA rate decision. Plus, why natural diamond prices have fallen to their lowest levels this century.
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The Australian share market fell for the first time this week as unemployment unexpectedly rose to its highest level in five years. Mixed employment data sparked investor caution ahead of the Reserve Bank's rate decision next Tuesday. Energy stocks rallied on oil price gains, but materials and financials weighed on the index. Key upcoming catalysts include US jobless claims and dividend payouts from major companies.

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 tumbled overnight as surging US bond yields, stronger economic data and renewed inflation concerns weighed on investors. Oil also climbed back above US$100 a barrel after Iran’s President vowed not to surrender to US pressure, while the ASX is poised for a sharp fall at the open. Plus, why government bonds aren’t always the risk-free assets they’re often considered to be.
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The Australian share market edged marginally higher on Wednesday as investors held their breath ahead of tomorrow's crucial jobs data. While copper prices hit record levels, supporting miners and dividends, most sectors struggled with bank weakness and mixed US leads offsetting gains. Key catalyst: Australia's employment figures tomorrow.

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 Nasdaq hit a fresh record high overnight as chipmakers and other AI-related stocks rallied, while hopes of diplomatic progress between the US and Iran pushed oil below US$100 a barrel. The ASX is poised for a modestly stronger open, with tech stocks likely to benefit from Wall Street’s AI rally. Plus, why a wave of major AI listings could dwarf decades of tech IPOs.
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