CommSec Market Update

The Aussie share market is poised to rise at Monday's open despite a mixed finish on Wall Street and three straight weeks of declines. Energy stocks may come under pressure following a sharp drop in oil prices, while tech faces headwinds from weak US tech leads. Key catalysts this week include Australia's June quarter CPI, the Fed's interest rate decision, and a flurry of major US tech earnings, alongside the unofficial start of the local reporting season.
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Australian shares fell for a third consecutive week as geopolitical tensions, fresh US tariffs, surging oil prices, and disappointing tech earnings weighed on sentiment. The ASX 200 posted its worst day in five weeks, though modest in absolute terms. Next week brings major US tech earnings, Australian inflation data, and RBA commentary as key catalysts.
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 to open lower after global markets tumbled on disappointing earnings from major tech companies and escalating Middle East tensions, which pushed oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The S&P 500 posted its worst day in a month, while yesterday's stronger-than-expected Australian jobs data reignited rate hike concerns. Plus, a closer look at why Australia remains one of the world's richest countries.
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The Australian market pushed to five-week highs on Thursday before easing as surprisingly strong employment data raised expectations for future interest rate increases. Materials and energy sectors led gains amid oil price strength, while technology stocks dragged. Investors await next week's inflation update, a key factor in Reserve Bank decisions.
Laura Besarati is a Market Analyst at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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The Australian share market looks set to open sharply higher as investors digest the latest earnings results from US mega-cap tech firms, with more reports still to come. Oil prices surged to a six-week high as the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes. Plus, which cities are the most expensive for buying cigarettes and beer?
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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