Wall Street slumped after Alphabet’s capital spending plans unsettled investors, while a weak outlook from Qualcomm deepened the tech sell-off. In Europe, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, while Rio Tinto and Glencore separately abandoned merger talks. In commodities, silver plunged nearly 14% amid a firmer US dollar, a move that is likely to weigh on Australian shares, which are expected to fall on Friday.

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Wall Street slumped after Alphabet&rsquo;s capital spending plans unsettled investors, while a weak outlook from Qualcomm deepened the tech sell-off. In Europe, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, while Rio Tinto and Glencore separately abandoned merger talks. In commodities, silver plunged nearly 14% amid a firmer US dollar, a move that is likely to weigh on Australian shares, which are expected to fall on Friday.
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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