The Aussie share market tumbled to a 10-month low as escalating US-Iran tensions sparked a global sell-off. The ASX 200 briefly entered correction territory, dragged down by a 2.4% fall in the materials sector, while energy stocks bucked the trend with a 1.3% gain. Miners including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue posted double-digit losses this month, and gold stocks plunged 32% from record highs. The financial sector also slipped, weighed by the major banks. Investors remain on edge ahead of key inflation data and further geopolitical developments.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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 Aussie share market tumbled to a 10-month low as escalating US-Iran tensions sparked a global sell-off. The ASX 200 briefly entered correction territory, dragged down by a 2.4% fall in the materials sector, while energy stocks bucked the trend with a 1.3% gain. Miners including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue posted double-digit losses this month, and gold stocks plunged 32% from record highs. The financial sector also slipped, weighed by the major banks. Investors remain on edge ahead of key inflation data and further geopolitical developments.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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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