Wall Street closed lower as rising rates and weak bond demand pressured markets. Treasury yields rose after soft bond auction results, dragging equities down. Healthcare stocks declined, with Eli Lilly falling on disappointing weight-loss drug data. Tech also struggled, with Fortinet plunging over 20% after a weak refresh cycle. Meanwhile, Trump announced tariffs on imported chips and urged Intel’s CEO to resign, unsettling the semiconductor space. In commodities, oil fell on news of a planned Trump-Putin meeting, easing geopolitical tensions. Elsewhere, the Bank of England cut rates to 4% in response to cooling inflation. Back home, Aussie shares are tracking lower for the week, though QBE is expected to report higher profits despite yield headwinds.

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Wall Street closed lower as rising rates and weak bond demand pressured markets. Treasury yields rose after soft bond auction results, dragging equities down. Healthcare stocks declined, with Eli Lilly falling on disappointing weight-loss drug data. Tech also struggled, with Fortinet plunging over 20% after a weak refresh cycle. Meanwhile, Trump announced tariffs on imported chips and urged Intel&rsquo;s CEO to resign, unsettling the semiconductor space. In commodities, oil fell on news of a planned Trump-Putin meeting, easing geopolitical tensions. Elsewhere, the Bank of England cut rates to 4% in response to cooling inflation. Back home, Aussie shares are tracking lower for the week, though QBE is expected to report higher profits despite yield headwinds.
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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