Wall Street delivered a mixed performance as leading technology stocks lost some ground. However, broader markets gained amid falling US bond yields driven by shifting Federal Reserve expectations. Retail sales growth slowed, contributing to a dip in both bond yields and the US dollar. In company news, Cisco shares rose on a positive sales forecast, while Walmart warned of impending price hikes due to Trump-era tariffs. Meanwhile, in Europe, defense stocks gained following a deadlock in Russian-Ukraine negotiations. In commodities, oil prices dropped 2% amid renewed expectations of a US-Iran nuclear deal, while gold prices climbed 1% on weak US economic data. Closer to home, Aussie shares are poised to extend their winning streak to an eighth consecutive session to close out the week.

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Wall Street delivered a mixed performance as leading technology stocks lost some ground. However, broader markets gained amid falling US bond yields driven by shifting Federal Reserve expectations. Retail sales growth slowed, contributing to a dip in both bond yields and the US dollar. In company news, Cisco shares rose on a positive sales forecast, while Walmart warned of impending price hikes due to Trump-era tariffs. Meanwhile, in Europe, defense stocks gained following a deadlock in Russian-Ukraine negotiations. In commodities, oil prices dropped 2% amid renewed expectations of a US-Iran nuclear deal, while gold prices climbed 1% on weak US economic data. Closer to home, Aussie shares are poised to extend their winning streak to an eighth consecutive session to close out the week.
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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