The S&P 500 is steadily approaching record highs, driven by gains in technology stocks as investors largely shrugged off geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes revealed a robust debate over the size of the September rate cut, while U.S. 10-year Treasury yields have risen for six consecutive sessions. In corporate news, Alphabet shares dropped amid a historic Big Tech antitrust case, and Tesla shares also fell ahead of its Robotaxi launch. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto is making a significant move into lithium, and oil prices have declined as U.S. crude inventories increased. On the other side, Australian shares are expected to rise, supported by a rebound in iron ore prices, while the Australian dollar has weakened against a stronger U.S. dollar.

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 S&amp;P 500 is steadily approaching record highs, driven by gains in technology stocks as investors largely shrugged off geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes revealed a robust debate over the size of the September rate cut, while U.S. 10-year Treasury yields have risen for six consecutive sessions. In corporate news, Alphabet shares dropped amid a historic Big Tech antitrust case, and Tesla shares also fell ahead of its Robotaxi launch. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto is making a significant move into lithium, and oil prices have declined as U.S. crude inventories increased. On the other side, Australian shares are expected to rise, supported by a rebound in iron ore prices, while the Australian dollar has weakened against a stronger U.S. dollar.
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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