Morning Report 15 Apr 25: Wall Street ends higher on Trump tariff news
Both US and European stocks posted gains, buoyed by the news of potential tariff exemptions. Bank stocks advanced on the back of better-than-expected earnings reports, while carmakers also benefited from the easing trade tensions. In commodities, prices were mixed. A softer US dollar supported firmer copper prices, while gold pulled back from record highs and oil prices edged lower. Closer to home, futures are pointing to modest gains for the ASX 200, and the Aussie dollar has firmed overnight. 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 14 Apr 25: Market rallies on temporary tariff reprieve
The market has seen a solid improvement today following a week which saw some sizable swings. Stevie is back on board and joins Laura to reflect on this recent performance and to further unpack the latest in the tariff saga. The majority of the sectors have seen gains and so they run through the big winners including Viva Energy and DroneShield, discuss the performance of gold stocks, and look at what to expect across this short week with US earnings data likely to gain attention. 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 14 Apr 25: Wall Street ends withering week with gains
Despite ongoing volatility, U.S. markets closed the week with notable gains, with the NASDAQ posting its best weekly performance since November 2022. Bank stocks moved higher as earnings season kicked off, buoyed by better-than-expected results from JP Morgan, which helped lift investor confidence. After the closing bell, the Trump administration announced a major trade concession, exempting smartphones, computers, and other consumer electronics from reciprocal tariffs. In commodities, gold surged to fresh record highs, while oil prices rebounded on Friday but still ended lower for the week. Looking ahead, futures suggest a strong start for the ASX 200 when trading resumes on Monday. 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 11 Apr 25: A wild week for share markets
It’s been a rollercoaster week for global markets, with Aussie investors caught in the crossfire of escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The back-and-forth, led by unpredictable moves from President Trump, has triggered some of the most extreme market volatility since the GFC and COVID era. Despite the chaos, the Aussie sharemarket is surprisingly set to finish the week only half a percent lower, thanks to a couple of strong sessions mid-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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Morning Report 11 Apr 25: US stocks plunge as trade war escalates
After a historic rally, Wall Street has posted significant declines amid escalating trade tensions, as the Trump administration raised tariffs on Chinese imports for a second consecutive day. The S&P 500 gave back gains from its best single-day performance in 17 years, while technology stocks—especially in the semiconductor sector—suffered steep losses. Investor sentiment turned risk-averse, with many moving away from the US dollar in search of safe-haven assets. Gold surged 3.5%, while oil prices slipped lower. Closer to home, SPI futures suggest the ASX 200 is set to open lower on Friday. 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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