The ASX200 rose 1.2% to a one-month high, edging closer to 9,000 points in a broad rally led by gold, banks and healthcare. Gold miners surged as prices hit fresh records near US$3,900 an ounce, while CSL bounced almost 4% and the big four banks all advanced. Globally, investors weighed the US government shutdown, weaker jobs data and strong US pharma gains, while dividend season picked up with payouts from Breville, Seek and Treasury Wines.

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.

The ASX200 rose 1.2% to a one-month high, edging closer to 9,000 points in a broad rally led by gold, banks and healthcare. Gold miners surged as prices hit fresh records near US$3,900 an ounce, while CSL bounced almost 4% and the big four banks all advanced. Globally, investors weighed the US government shutdown, weaker jobs data and strong US pharma gains, while dividend season picked up with payouts from Breville, Seek and Treasury Wines.
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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