CommSec Market Update
CommSec Market Update
Stay across key moves in the Australian and global share markets with the CommSec Market Update. Brought to you by CommSec’s expert team, join us for two, 10-minute episodes every weekday to keep your finger on the pulse. Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then,…Social links:
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PM 19 Oct 26: ASX hits 5 week high
The Australian share market extended its winning streak on Monday, climbing nearly half a percent to its best level in over five weeks. Energy stocks led gains amid stronger oil prices, while takeover announcements boosted CleanAway and Challenger. Tech stocks faced headwinds following US weakness,…
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AM 19 Oct 26: Wall Street tumbles as AI sell-off gathers pace
Wall Street tumbled on Friday as the AI sell-off gathered pace, with chip stocks extending their losing streak and surging oil prices adding to investor concerns. The ASX is poised for a flat open after its strongest session since August, but what could the latest developments mean for local tradin…
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PM 16 Oct 26: Best day in 10 weeks for Aussie market
The Australian share market finished Friday with strong gains after a volatile week and month. Tech stocks led the rally, posting their best day in months, while materials also rebounded. With US earnings ramping up and local quarterly updates from mining giants ahead, next week promises significan…
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AM 16 Oct 26: Can Wall Street shake its AI jitters?
AI stocks remained under pressure overnight as concerns around the sector weighed on confidence, although Wall Street recovered from earlier losses. US bond yields also fell sharply, but what's behind the drop? The ASX is poised for a stronger open after weaker-than-expected jobs data eased expecta…
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PM 15 Oct 26: November rate hike?
The Australian share market closed nearly flat Thursday after a volatile session marked by weak employment data. Mining stocks slumped while financials rallied, offsetting losses. Market focus shifted to interest rate expectations, with weaker-than-expected job numbers reducing bets on further RBA …
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AM 15 Oct 26: Wall Street tumbles as US inflation climbs
Wall Street tumbled overnight as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuelled expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, while heavyweight AI and chip stocks extended their losses. The ASX is also under pressure after yesterday's decline, but what could the latest developments on Wall Street …
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PM 14 Oct 26: Investors await US earnings and inflation data
The Australian share market fell for the first time this week as investors grappled with rising global bond yields, renewed interest rate concerns, and elevated oil prices. Financials and materials led declines, though energy stocks found support. Key catalysts ahead include tonight's US inflation …
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AM 14 Oct 26: How will Wall Street respond to earnings season?
Wall Street wavered overnight as US earnings season got underway, with mixed results from major banks and another sell-off in chip stocks weighing on sentiment. The ASX is poised for a weaker open after a flat session yesterday, but how will the latest developments on Wall Street affect local tradi…
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PM 13 Oct 26: Tech trouble shakes the ASX
The Australian share market finished almost unchanged on Tuesday as investors rotated defensively away from technology into financials and utilities. A sharp selloff in Asian chipmakers weighed on local tech stocks, while materials weakened despite recent gains. The RBA's board minutes reiterated a…
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AM 13 Oct 26: Wall Street wavers as tech stocks falter
Wall Street struggled overnight as a sell-off in chipmakers weighed on tech stocks, while escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices to near two-week highs. But what could all this mean for the ASX today, following its strongest close in two weeks? Plus, why Australia's recent rebound…
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