The Aussie sharemarket extended losses to a third straight day, weighed down by fading hopes of another RBA rate cut this year after yesterday’s hotter-than-expected inflation data. The ASX200 slipped about half a percent, trimming October’s monthly gain to just 0.5%. Overnight, the US Fed delivered another 25-basis-point rate cut but signalled caution about further easing, while Nvidia hit a record US$5 trillion valuation. Locally, healthcare and energy stocks led modest gains, but sharp falls in consumer discretionary shares — dragged by Wesfarmers — kept the broader market under pressure. Investors also watched a high-stakes meeting between US and Chinese leaders, their first face-to-face since Trump’s re-election, aimed at easing trade tensions.

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The Aussie sharemarket extended losses to a third straight day, weighed down by fading hopes of another RBA rate cut this year after yesterday&rsquo;s hotter-than-expected inflation data. The ASX200 slipped about half a percent, trimming October&rsquo;s monthly gain to just 0.5%. Overnight, the US Fed delivered another 25-basis-point rate cut but signalled caution about further easing, while Nvidia hit a record US$5 trillion valuation. Locally, healthcare and energy stocks led modest gains, but sharp falls in consumer discretionary shares &mdash; dragged by Wesfarmers &mdash; kept the broader market under pressure. Investors also watched a high-stakes meeting between US and Chinese leaders, their first face-to-face since Trump&rsquo;s re-election, aimed at easing trade tensions.
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.

Stay across key moves in the Australian and global share markets with the CommSec Market Update. Brought to you by CommSec’s expert team, join us for two, 10-minute episodes every weekday to keep your finger on the pulse.

Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then, once the ASX closes, join Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati for a thorough wrap-up of the day’s trade.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, we keep you up to date on the what, and also the why.

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Stay across key moves in the Australian and global share markets with the CommSec Market Update. Brought to you by CommSec&rsquo;s expert team, join us for two, 10-minute episodes every weekday to keep your finger on the pulse.
Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then, once the ASX closes, join Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati for a thorough wrap-up of the day&rsquo;s trade.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, we keep you up to date on the what, and also the why.
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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