It was a record-breaking day for the Aussie market, with the ASX200 smashing through 9,100 points for the first time ever as investors cheered fresh signs of an upcoming rate cut. Thursday’s jobs report showed unemployment unexpectedly jumped to 4.5%, pushing the odds of a November cut to more than 70%. Real estate stocks soared, the big banks were mostly higher, and Macquarie was a standout – up more than 5%. Gold miners stayed hot as prices hit new highs, but rare earth producers struggled as US-China trade tensions escalated again.

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It was a record-breaking day for the Aussie market, with the ASX200 smashing through 9,100 points for the first time ever as investors cheered fresh signs of an upcoming rate cut. Thursday&rsquo;s jobs report showed unemployment unexpectedly jumped to 4.5%, pushing the odds of a November cut to more than 70%. Real estate stocks soared, the big banks were mostly higher, and Macquarie was a standout &ndash; up more than 5%. Gold miners stayed hot as prices hit new highs, but rare earth producers struggled as US-China trade tensions escalated again.
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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