Encouraging signs of easing inflation have lifted rate cut hopes and sent US markets to fresh record highs. Investors were further buoyed by comments from the US Treasury Secretary highlighting progress on rare earth mineral agreements. Meanwhile, a tentative ceasefire in the Middle East has kept gold prices subdued, while oil stabilised after recent sharp declines. Closer to home, the ASX 200 is expected to open flat on Monday as investors await key economic data out of China.

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Encouraging signs of easing inflation have lifted rate cut hopes and sent US markets to fresh record highs. Investors were further buoyed by comments from the US Treasury Secretary highlighting progress on rare earth mineral agreements. Meanwhile, a tentative ceasefire in the Middle East has kept gold prices subdued, while oil stabilised after recent sharp declines. Closer to home, the ASX 200 is expected to open flat on Monday as investors await key economic data out of China.
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Morning Report 30 Jun 25: Signs of trade progress push Wall Street to new record highs

The ASX200 nudged up about 0.8 per cent after a choppy session, driven by US markets rallying on President Trump’s withdrawal of European tariff threats and a surprise boost in Australian employment. 65,200 jobs were added in December, lifting the market’s view of a February rate rise to roughly 60 per cent. Materials and tech led the losers, while energy, financials and miners showed gains. Looking ahead, the RBA’s Feb 3 meeting, US PCE inflation data and the Bank of Japan’s rate decision are set to shape market direction.

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The ASX200 nudged up about 0.8 per cent after a choppy session, driven by US markets rallying on President Trump&rsquo;s withdrawal of European tariff threats and a surprise boost in Australian employment. 65,200 jobs were added in December, lifting the market&rsquo;s view of a February rate rise to roughly 60 per cent. Materials and tech led the losers, while energy, financials and miners showed gains. Looking ahead, the RBA&rsquo;s Feb 3 meeting, US PCE inflation data and the Bank of Japan&rsquo;s rate decision are set to shape market direction.
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Market Close 22 Jan 26: Surprising Aussie jobs growth lifts rate‑hike risk

Wall Street staged a cautious recovery after Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. In corporate news, Intel's shares jumped to their highest level since early 2022, while Netflix's shares fell on a tepid outlook. Meanwhile, US bond yields dipped after a recovery in Japanese government bonds. In commodities, oil prices edged higher as investors assessed a force majeure at a major Kazakh oilfield, while gold broke above US$4,800 an ounce. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to snap a three-day losing streak ahead of key jobs data.

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Wall Street staged a cautious recovery after Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. In corporate news, Intel's shares jumped to their highest level since early 2022, while Netflix's shares fell on a tepid outlook. Meanwhile, US bond yields dipped after a recovery in Japanese government bonds. In commodities, oil prices edged higher as investors assessed a force majeure at a major Kazakh oilfield, while gold broke above US$4,800 an ounce. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to snap a three-day losing streak ahead of key jobs data.
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Morning Report 22 Jan 26: Wall Street rebounds from ‘Sell America’ sell-off

The Aussie market slipped for a third day as escalating US-Europe trade tensions sparked global jitters. While a heavy Wall Street sell-off pressured Financials and Tech, the ASX 200 showed resilience as Materials and Energy sectors rallied. Gold and silver hit fresh record peaks, fueling surges in Northern Star, Evolution, and Westgold, while Paladin Energy jumped 13% on a strong quarterly update. However the banks dragged the index lower, led by a 2.2% fall in CBA. A major highlight was Australian Strategic Materials, which skyrocketed 118% following a US takeover bid. Looking ahead, local jobs data, a wave of quarterly reports from Fortescue and Santos, and Trump’s appearance at Davos all shape the next 24 hours.

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The Aussie market slipped for a third day as escalating US-Europe trade tensions sparked global jitters. While a heavy Wall Street sell-off pressured Financials and Tech, the ASX 200 showed resilience as Materials and Energy sectors rallied. Gold and silver hit fresh record peaks, fueling surges in Northern Star, Evolution, and Westgold, while Paladin Energy jumped 13% on a strong quarterly update. However the banks dragged the index lower, led by a 2.2% fall in CBA. A major highlight was Australian Strategic Materials, which skyrocketed 118% following a US takeover bid. Looking ahead, local jobs data, a wave of quarterly reports from Fortescue and Santos, and Trump&rsquo;s appearance at Davos all shape the next 24 hours.
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 30 Jun 25: Signs of trade progress push Wall Street to new record highs

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