Aussie shares defied expectations and finished the week on a high, with the ASX200 lifting despite sharp overnight losses on Wall Street. The unexpected strength came after weaker-than-expected March jobs data—just over 32,000 jobs added and a rise in the unemployment rate boosted hopes of a rate cut when the RBA meets on May 20. Energy and mining stocks led the gains, helped by a rebound in oil, gold, and iron ore prices, while BHP and Pilbara Minerals faced pressure from underwhelming quarterly results. With markets now closed for the Easter long weekend, all eyes turn to global earnings, including Netflix, and ongoing trade tensions that could stir things up before trading resumes Tuesday.

 

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Aussie shares defied expectations and finished the week on a high, with the ASX200 lifting despite sharp overnight losses on Wall Street. The unexpected strength came after weaker-than-expected March jobs data&mdash;just over 32,000 jobs added and a rise in the unemployment rate boosted hopes of a rate cut when the RBA meets on May 20. Energy and mining stocks led the gains, helped by a rebound in oil, gold, and iron ore prices, while BHP and Pilbara Minerals faced pressure from underwhelming quarterly results. With markets now closed for the Easter long weekend, all eyes turn to global earnings, including Netflix, and ongoing trade tensions that could stir things up before trading resumes Tuesday.
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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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