Talks between the US and Iran remain stalled as the ceasefire deadline looms. Share markets fell while oil surged on renewed tensions and a closer look at the war’s long-term damage to the Middle East’s infrastructure.

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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.

Talks between the US and Iran remain stalled as the ceasefire deadline looms. Share markets fell while oil surged on renewed tensions and a closer look at the war&rsquo;s long-term damage to the Middle East&rsquo;s infrastructure.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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.
 
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Morning Report 21 Apr 26: Shares dip as ceasefire deadline looms

The local market staged a late recovery to finish flat after sliding 0.5% early on. Conflicting Middle East signals kept investors cautious, with oil prices bouncing 7% after the Strait of Hormuz was re-closed. The index remains stuck below the 9,000-point psychological barrier as "wait and see" mode prevails. NAB dropped 3.6% - its seventh straight loss - after flagging a $706 million bad debt provision linked to the conflict. Viva Energy tumbled 9% as it resumed trade following a refinery fire, while Zip surged another 7.7% on broker upgrades. Focus now shifts to a heavy week of quarterly updates from BHP, Rio Tinto, and Tesla.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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 local market staged a late recovery to finish flat after sliding 0.5% early on. Conflicting Middle East signals kept investors cautious, with oil prices bouncing 7% after the Strait of Hormuz was re-closed. The index remains stuck below the 9,000-point psychological barrier as "wait and see" mode prevails. NAB dropped 3.6% - its seventh straight loss - after flagging a $706 million bad debt provision linked to the conflict. Viva Energy tumbled 9% as it resumed trade following a refinery fire, while Zip surged another 7.7% on broker upgrades. Focus now shifts to a heavy week of quarterly updates from BHP, Rio Tinto, and Tesla.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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.

Market Close 20 Apr 26: Markets await US-Iran clarity

We emerge from another weekend with little certainty around the US-Iran war, setting the stage for a potentially rocky start to the week for markets.

Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.

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.

We emerge from another weekend with little certainty around the US-Iran war, setting the stage for a potentially rocky start to the week for markets.
Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers.
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.

Morning Report 20 Apr 26: Rocky open expected amid Iran uncertainty

Local shares ended an uninspiring week with a 0.1% dip. Despite President Trump’s claims that US-Iran peace talks are going "swimmingly," markets remained skeptical, failing to hold the psychological 9,000-point level. The retreat is minor, however, compared to last week’s massive 4.5% surge. Zip rocketed 14% after hiking profit goals to $260 million on US strength. Conversely, Temple & Webster slumped 6.5% on broker warnings of a prolonged "war toll" on retail earnings. Energy stocks eased as oil fell below 100 USD. Focus now shifts to Tesla’s results and upcoming RBA-critical inflation data.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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.

Local shares ended an uninspiring week with a 0.1% dip. Despite President Trump&rsquo;s claims that US-Iran peace talks are going "swimmingly," markets remained skeptical, failing to hold the psychological 9,000-point level. The retreat is minor, however, compared to last week&rsquo;s massive 4.5% surge. Zip rocketed 14% after hiking profit goals to $260 million on US strength. Conversely, Temple &amp; Webster slumped 6.5% on broker warnings of a prolonged "war toll" on retail earnings. Energy stocks eased as oil fell below 100 USD. Focus now shifts to Tesla&rsquo;s results and upcoming RBA-critical inflation data.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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.

Morning Report 21 Apr 26: Shares dip as ceasefire deadline looms

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