Despite more green shoots than red across the market, the ASX 200 couldn’t keep its momentum, slipping for a fourth time in five sessions. A 2% fall in materials proved too heavy to shake off, wiping out Thursday’s gains as gold and iron ore prices cooled. Tech and retail names kept things interesting — JB Hi-Fi, Flight Centre and Temple & Webster all in the winner’s circle — while Lynas Rare Earths, Guzman y Gomez and the gold miners weighed on trade.

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Despite more green shoots than red across the market, the ASX 200 couldn&rsquo;t keep its momentum, slipping for a fourth time in five sessions. A 2% fall in materials proved too heavy to shake off, wiping out Thursday&rsquo;s gains as gold and iron ore prices cooled. Tech and retail names kept things interesting &mdash; JB Hi-Fi, Flight Centre and Temple &amp; Webster all in the winner&rsquo;s circle &mdash; while Lynas Rare Earths, Guzman y Gomez and the gold miners weighed on trade.
The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes.  Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen.



The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes.  Whether you are invested in the stock market, or just looking to get started, join the team from Australia’s leading online broker and follow the changes as they happen.
 
The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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