Wall Street surged with the Dow Jones up 1.5%, its best session since last November, following benign inflation figures, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the NASDAQ ended slightly negative. U.S. inflation data showed modest increases, easing concerns and prompting modest bond yield declines. European markets were buoyed by the positive U.S. inflation news, although European inflation figures presented mixed signals. Aussie shares are expected to start the week positively as Sydney home prices hit record highs. In commodities, OPEC extended production cuts, supporting crude prices, while gold and iron ore prices saw minor declines.

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.

Wall Street surged with the Dow Jones up 1.5%, its best session since last November, following benign inflation figures, while the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.8% and the NASDAQ ended slightly negative. U.S. inflation data showed modest increases, easing concerns and prompting modest bond yield declines. European markets were buoyed by the positive U.S. inflation news, although European inflation figures presented mixed signals. Aussie shares are expected to start the week positively as Sydney home prices hit record highs. In commodities, OPEC extended production cuts, supporting crude prices, while gold and iron ore prices saw minor declines.
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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