The market closed lower for a second session with 7 of the 11 sectors in the red. Healthcare and financials were on top today, with companies such as CSL seeing gains. The RBA July minutes were released today which gave investors insight into upcoming interest rate decisions and finally, what's happening tomorrow?

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The market closed lower for a second session with 7 of the 11 sectors in the red. Healthcare and financials were on top today, with companies such as CSL seeing gains. The RBA July minutes were released today which gave investors insight into upcoming interest rate decisions and finally, what's happening tomorrow?
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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Market Close 18 July 23: What’s next for interest rates?

The ASX200 logged a fourth consecutive day of gains, up about 1.5% this week and 1.6% month‑to‑date, while the materials sector led with an 8% YTD rise and a 1% daily boost. Tech slipped 2.2% and Aussie Broadband fell 4.5%. BHP rallied 8% as its gap with CBA closed, and lithium miners surged, highlighted by Liontown’s 42% YTD jump. Looking ahead, US earnings, job‑less‑claims data, manufacturing figures and dividend‑paying ETFs will shape market sentiment.

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The ASX200 logged a fourth consecutive day of gains, up about 1.5% this week and 1.6% month‑to‑date, while the materials sector led with an 8% YTD rise and a 1% daily boost. Tech slipped 2.2% and Aussie Broadband fell 4.5%. BHP rallied 8% as its gap with CBA closed, and lithium miners surged, highlighted by Liontown&rsquo;s 42% YTD jump. Looking ahead, US earnings, job‑less‑claims data, manufacturing figures and dividend‑paying ETFs will shape market sentiment.
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.

Market Close 15 Jan 26: Four‑day winning streak for Aussie shares

Wall Street slipped as mixed results from big banks weighed on sentiment, while tech stocks retreated on renewed concerns over Nvidia’s chip outlook. Travel stocks also came under pressure as the US flagged plans to cancel certain holiday visas. In Europe, shares closed at record highs on Wednesday. In commodities, oil climbed on Iranian supply concerns, while copper, gold and silver surged to all-time highs. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to edge higher on Thursday, supported by strength in the mining sector.

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Wall Street slipped as mixed results from big banks weighed on sentiment, while tech stocks retreated on renewed concerns over Nvidia&rsquo;s chip outlook. Travel stocks also came under pressure as the US flagged plans to cancel certain holiday visas. In Europe, shares closed at record highs on Wednesday. In commodities, oil climbed on Iranian supply concerns, while copper, gold and silver surged to all-time highs. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to edge higher on Thursday, supported by strength in the mining sector.
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Morning Report 15 Jan 26: Wall Street revives big-to-small stock rotation

The ASX200 barely moved, up 0.7 points and still near a two‑month high, about 3.3 % below last year’s record. Materials hit a fresh all‑time high (+0.9 %), while energy rose 2.3 % on oil gains. Financials fell 1.7 % led by CBA. Softer US inflation leaves the Fed likely to hold rates, with its decision and major US bank earnings later this week, and Australian jobs data due Thursday.

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The ASX200 barely moved, up 0.7 points and still near a two‑month high, about 3.3 % below last year&rsquo;s record. Materials hit a fresh all‑time high (+0.9 %), while energy rose 2.3 % on oil gains. Financials fell 1.7 % led by CBA. Softer US inflation leaves the Fed likely to hold rates, with its decision and major US bank earnings later this week, and Australian jobs data due Thursday.
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.

Market Close 18 July 23: What’s next for interest rates?

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