The market experienced a rollercoaster ride recently, with yesterday inching close to a record high only to retract gains today. Despite encouraging numbers indicating a decrease in inflation, consumer sentiment data reveals ongoing concerns about the cost of living among Australians.

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The market experienced a rollercoaster ride recently, with yesterday inching close to a record high only to retract gains today. Despite encouraging numbers indicating a decrease in inflation, consumer sentiment data reveals ongoing concerns about the cost of living among Australians.
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 26 Mar 24: Caution ahead of inflation data

US stocks were mixed while Treasuries fell after strong jobs data tempered expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts. Investor caution weighed on software names, although Generac bucked the trend, rising on optimism around data centre demand. In Europe, commodity strength helped lift shares to fresh record highs. In commodities, oil advanced as Middle East tensions outweighed a large build in US crude inventories, while gold rose 1% as buyers looked past the robust jobs report. Back home, Australian shares are expected to edge higher on Thursday, with the Aussie dollar hovering near a three-year high.

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US stocks were mixed while Treasuries fell after strong jobs data tempered expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts. Investor caution weighed on software names, although Generac bucked the trend, rising on optimism around data centre demand. In Europe, commodity strength helped lift shares to fresh record highs. In commodities, oil advanced as Middle East tensions outweighed a large build in US crude inventories, while gold rose 1% as buyers looked past the robust jobs report. Back home, Australian shares are expected to edge higher on Thursday, with the Aussie dollar hovering near a three-year high.
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.

Morning Report 12 Feb 26: Wall Street remains muted after jobs data

The ASX200 rose 1.6% Wednesday, hitting the 9,000-point level for the first time in 3.5 months as reporting season gained momentum. Financials led gains after CBA's strong half-year results provided a 7% lift, adding about 60 points to the index. The Aussie dollar surged to a 19-month high following RBA hawkish comments that inflation remains too high. Investors now await US jobs data and a wave of local company reports including AMP and Northern Star.

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The ASX200 rose 1.6% Wednesday, hitting the 9,000-point level for the first time in 3.5 months as reporting season gained momentum. Financials led gains after CBA's strong half-year results provided a 7% lift, adding about 60 points to the index. The Aussie dollar surged to a 19-month high following RBA hawkish comments that inflation remains too high. Investors now await US jobs data and a wave of local company reports including AMP and Northern Star.
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Market Close 11 Feb 26: ASX closes in on record high

US stocks wavered while Treasuries surged after weak retail sales bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Coca-Cola’s outlook disappointed, though Marriott hit a record high after issuing stronger-than-expected guidance. In Europe, losses in energy stocks offset gains in Ferrari. In commodities, oil edged lower as traders weighed Middle East supply risks, while gold slipped ahead of key US jobs and inflation data. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on Wednesday, with a bumper earnings day ahead and CSL in focus.

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US stocks wavered while Treasuries surged after weak retail sales bolstered expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Coca-Cola&rsquo;s outlook disappointed, though Marriott hit a record high after issuing stronger-than-expected guidance. In Europe, losses in energy stocks offset gains in Ferrari. In commodities, oil edged lower as traders weighed Middle East supply risks, while gold slipped ahead of key US jobs and inflation data. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on Wednesday, with a bumper earnings day ahead and CSL in focus.
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 26 Mar 24: Caution ahead of inflation data

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