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• Morning Report 09 Dec 25: ASX to open lower as the RBA is expected to hold

  Wall Street slipped overnight as U.S. Treasury yields climbed to multi-month highs, with investors sharpening their focus on the Federal Reserve. In corporate news, Paramount ratcheted up its battle for Warner Bros. with a hostile bid. In commodities, oil eased as Iraqi oilfield production returned to service, gold edged lower as traders grew cautious ahead of the FOMC meeting, and iron ore declined amid weakening demand signals from China. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Tuesday, with the RBA widely expected to keep rates on hold. 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 8 Dec 25: Markets brace for interest rate decisions

  The ASX200 opened flat, slipping about 0.1 % as investors await the RBA’s rate decision and the Fed’s expected cut. Mining and energy retreated after last week’s gains, while telecom led the market up 1 %. China’s export data and upcoming policy meeting add further focus, and lithium miners remain a bright spot. 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 08 Dec 25: US stocks hold gains as Fed countdown begins

  US stocks held onto gains as the Fed countdown began, with the S&P 500 quietly rebounding to near a record high. In company news, Netflix slipped on a bumper deal with Warner Bros, while Ulta Beauty beat expectations ahead of the holiday sales period. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields edged higher following cooler PCE inflation data. In commodities, silver hit a record high on Fed rate-cut optimism, while oil prices held steady amid stalled Ukraine peace talks. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower ahead of the RBA’s interest rate decision. 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 05 Dec 25: Aussie market extends winning streak

  Stevie and Laura wrap up a quiet first week of December, with the ASX managing a small lift to notch its fourth straight day of gains. Investors worked through mixed local data, including softer GDP but a surprisingly strong jump in household spending has kept rate expectations in focus. Lithium miners were standouts on upgraded demand forecasts, Premier Investments weighed on consumer discretionary after flagging softer earnings, and NextDC climbed after striking a major data centre deal with OpenAI. With the RBA’s decision on Tuesday, the US Fed on Thursday, and key inflation and jobs data on the way, markets are bracing for a big week ahead. 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 05 Dec 25: ASX set to open higher, S&P 500 nears all-time highs

  Wall St was little changed overnight as traders absorbed mixed US labour data and strengthened expectations for a Fed rate cut next week, while small caps hit new highs and nuclear energy stocks rallied. Industrials and communication services helped keep the S&P 500 near record levels, bond yields ticked higher, and European markets rose on improved risk appetite. Locally, the ASX is set to open higher after miners hit fresh record highs, supported by copper strength, with oil, gold and iron ore all firmer ahead of key US inflation data. 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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