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 Jun 26: Worst day in 2 weeks for ASX
The ASX 200 fell on Friday, marking the largest decline of the week after a strong four-day winning streak. Materials stocks led losses as the Federal Reserve signalled potential rate hikes later this year, weighing on commodities and the Aussie dollar. Inflation data and employment figures next we…
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AM 19 Jun 26: Wall Street rebounds, will the ASX follow?
Although short-lived, oil prices touched their lowest level since the war began, while Wall Street rebounded overnight. So what role are semiconductor stocks playing in the recovery, and what could it mean for the Australian share market today? Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gill…
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PM 18 Jun 26: Aussie market breaks its winning streak
The Australian share market retreated on Thursday, ending a four-day winning streak as investors took profits and digested overnight developments. A US-Iran interim deal sparked mixed reactions, while concerns over China's property market pressured resource stocks. Healthcare and consumer staples p…
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AM 18 Jun 26: Fed jolt sinks US stocks and bonds
All eyes were on the US Federal Reserve overnight, with signals of a potential rate hike later this year sending stocks and bonds lower. Oil prices rebounded amid uncertainty around an Iran peace deal, so what’s in store for the Australian share market today? James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist…
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PM 17 Jun 26: Aussie Market hits 5 week high
The ASX 200 recovered from early losses to close slightly higher, extending a remarkable four-day rally. Gold miners led gains as prices rose for a third consecutive day, while energy stocks slumped on falling oil prices following US-Iran deal optimism. The Reserve Bank's unanimous decision to hold…
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AM 17 Jun 26: Oil tumbles, ASX set to ease
Investor optimism around a US-Iran peace deal saw the Dow Jones touch a record high overnight, although the broader US market was mixed. Oil prices continued to tumble, and what's in store for the Australian share market following the RBA's interest rate decision yesterday? James Gruber, Equity Ma…
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PM 16 Jun 26: ASX catches its breath after RBA decision
The Australian share market paused Tuesday after posting near four-week highs, with the ASX 200 essentially flat despite record closes on Wall Street. The Reserve Bank kept rates steady in a widely expected decision, providing relief to struggling retailers and households. Meanwhile, energy stocks …
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AM 16 Jun 26: Dow hits record on US-Iran peace deal
Investor optimism continued to build overnight as the Dow Jones reached a record high following the US-Iran peace deal, while oil prices slumped to a three-month low. So, can the Australian share market extend its recent gains after climbing to an eight-week high? Plus, all eyes are on the RBA as i…
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PM 15 Jun 26: ASX rallies on US-Iran deal news
The ASX 200 climbed on Monday as markets reacted positively to news of a US-Iran interim deal, with expectations for reopened shipping routes easing energy concerns. Gold miners surged while energy stocks retreated on lower oil prices. The week ahead features key central bank decisions, including t…
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AM 15 Jun 26: Stocks rise on Iran peace deal optimism
*UPDATE: Since recording this episode, the US President and mediators announced that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal, including the end of military operations.* Investor optimism lifted stocks and sent oil prices lower on hopes of an Iran peace deal, though doubts are growing by the hour…
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