Market Close 25 Feb 26: Record ASX high despite strong inflation

The ASX 200 climbed to a fresh record today, shrugging off stronger-than-expected inflation data. Markets followed positive leads from Wall Street despite volatility around Trump's State of the Union address. Key sectors included technology, consumer staples, and materials which hit its own record …

Morning Report 25 Feb 26: Aussie shares to follow US gains

The ASX is set to open strongly as investors brace for a fresh round of earnings reports. On Wall Street, stocks rebounded as technology shares recovered, with markets looking ahead to Nvidia’s results. In commodities, gold slipped from three-week highs as a firmer US dollar weighed on prices. Jam…

Market Close 24 Feb 26: Trump tariffs take hold as Aussie markets flatline

Aussie stocks stalled today, drifting lower for a third session as global uncertainty took hold. Despite an early climb, the index succumbed to a late fade, echoing a weak Wall Street lead where the S&P 500 slumped on AI disruption fears and the official start of President Trump’s trade tariffs. A …

Morning Report 24 Feb 26: ASX set to rise despite US drop

ASX futures are pointing to a positive start, despite a sharp sell-off on Wall Street overnight as investors grappled with fresh uncertainty around tariffs. In commodities, gold spiked on safe-haven demand while broader prices eased, setting up a mixed backdrop for the local session. James Gruber,…

Market Close 23 Feb 26: ASX falls from record high

The ASX200 fell 0.6% as tech stocks underperformed, dragged down by US futures. Inflation data and Trump's tariff uncertainty dominated, with gold miners like Ramelius Resources leading gains. Profit season begins with mixed results, including Fisher & Paykel's guidance lift. Key events include Wed…

Morning Report 23 Feb 26: ASX to react to Trump’s latest tariff move

All eyes will be on the Australian market’s reaction, after further fallout over the weekend from a key US Supreme Court decision that struck down President Trump’s tariffs. The legal ruling was welcomed by investors on Wall Street and European markets, but the ride isn’t over yet. Locally, earning…

Market Close 20 Feb 26: ASX locks in second straight weekly gain

The Aussie market caught its breath on Friday, finishing almost completely flat after a massive week that saw the ASX 200 finally scale new record heights. While the index took a minor five-point dip today, it still locked in a nearly 2% gain for the week—its best performance since May. Reporting s…

Morning Report 20 Feb 26: ASX to fall from record highs

Wall Street pulled back overnight, led lower by a slide in Nvidia and sharp losses across private equity stocks. Meanwhile, Walmart flagged worrying economic signals in a cautious outlook and European markets also retreated from record highs after a mixed batch of earnings. In commodities, oil clim…

Market Close 19 Feb 26: ASX records high on busy earnings day

CommSec hosts Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati report the ASX 200 hit a fresh record high, extending its winning streak to four days. Earnings season drove gains, with banks and resources leading. Jobs data showed 17,800 new jobs, supporting rate hike bets. Upcoming: inflation data and more result…

Morning Report 19 Feb 26: ASX surges toward fourth straight win

Wall Street finished higher, with tech stocks recouping recent losses and broader markets holding gains following the latest Federal Reserve minutes. Elsewhere, Nvidia climbed as Meta deepened ties with the chipmaker. In Europe, stocks closed at fresh record highs, extending the global risk-on tone…