US stocks recovered from early losses as investors were reassured by Jerome Powell’s comments, keeping alive hopes for future rate cuts. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows, while the Dow Jones lifted 400 points in a remarkable turnaround as traders shrugged off renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&P 500 also gained on the back of strong US bank results. In commodities, oil fell 1% on supply glut worries, while iron ore slipped on profit-taking. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to lift around 1% as gold hits a fresh record high, though the Aussie dollar remains below 65 US cents.

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US stocks recovered from early losses as investors were reassured by Jerome Powell&rsquo;s comments, keeping alive hopes for future rate cuts. Treasury yields hovered near recent lows, while the Dow Jones lifted 400 points in a remarkable turnaround as traders shrugged off renewed US-China trade tensions. The Dow and S&amp;P 500 also gained on the back of strong US bank results. In commodities, oil fell 1% on supply glut worries, while iron ore slipped on profit-taking. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to lift around 1% as gold hits a fresh record high, though the Aussie dollar remains below 65 US cents.
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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