CommSec Market Update

The ASX is set to dive as oil prices spike amid escalating conflict in Iran, while a disappointing US jobs report also weighed on markets. Meanwhile, metals and mineral prices surged as tensions in the Middle East intensified.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The Aussie market endured a bruising week, on track for its sharpest weekly decline since early 2025. While Energy stocks offered some protection - buoyed by a 20% surge in oil prices this week - the broader market succumbed to fears of an inflationary shock. Materials and Gold miners were heavily sold off today as the US dollar strengthened, while Uranium miner Deep Yellow plunged over 12% after delaying a key project decision in Namibia. Amid the sea of red, Tech stocks emerged as rare winners. WiseTech spearheaded a relief rally, leaping 11% as opportunistic investors rotated back into growth names that had been previously battered by selling pressure. All eyes now shift to tonight’s critical US non-farm payrolls and next week’s US inflation data for the next directional cue.
Laura Besarati is a Market Analyst at CommSec. Each episode, she break's down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers really mean.
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The ASX is set to tumble as escalating conflict in Iran sends oil prices higher. Elsewhere, US bonds sold off for a fourth straight session as doubts grow over the timing of rate cuts, while Wall Street also fell amid reports of new chipmaker restrictions.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The Australian share market rebounded on Thursday, recovering roughly half of the previous session's losses as investors shrugged off geopolitical tensions and bought back into oversold stocks. Technology led the gains with a strong four percent rise, while energy stocks recovered despite earlier weakness. The positive lead came from Wall Street, where major US indices rose on signs of economic resilience. Investors are now looking ahead to US jobs data and monitoring ongoing developments in the Middle East.
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 Aussie market is set to rebound amid hopes of de-escalation in the conflict involving Iran, while on Wall Street, the Nasdaq led a broader rally, buoyed by strength in technology stocks. In commodities, oil edged higher amid another volatile trading session.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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