Market Close 14 Jan 26: Aussie market hovers near two‑month high

The ASX200 barely moved, up 0.7 points and still near a two‑month high, about 3.3 % below last year’s record. Materials hit a fresh all‑time high (+0.9 %), while energy rose 2.3 % on oil gains. Financials fell 1.7 % led by CBA. Softer US inflation leaves the Fed likely to hold rates, with its decis…

Morning Report 14 Jan 26: US stocks wipe out CPI-fuelled gains

Wall Street fell as a warning from JPMorgan over a proposed credit card rate cap weighed on financial stocks, while US bond yields moved lower after inflation data. Elsewhere, European shares slipped as investors digested a mixed bag of corporate updates. In commodities, oil jumped on the risk of I…

Market Close 13 Jan 26: ASX posts best day in three weeks

The ASX200 was up about 0.7 % by early afternoon, led by a 2 % jump in the materials sector which hit a record high as gold and silver surged to fresh peaks. Financials and real estate added modest gains while energy and consumer staples slipped. US indexes closed at record levels, reinforcing glob…

Morning Report 13 Jan 26: Wall Street stages cautious rebound amid Fed angst

Wall Street staged a cautious rebound amid ongoing Fed angst, with the S&P 500 touching a fresh record high, led by gains in retail giant Walmart. US banks lagged after a proposed rate cap reignited regulatory concerns, while the US dollar slipped following reports the Justice Department has subpoe…

Market Close 12 Jan 26: ASX climbs as US rallies and commodities support

The ASX200 lifted about half of one percent in afternoon trade today, with the market up roughly three‑quarters of one percent at its peak. US equities posted a 1.8 % YTD gain and new‑record highs, while gold miners such as Newmont and Remelius rose over five percent on firm metal prices. Consumer …

Morning Report 12 Jan 26: S&P 500 ends Friday at another record close

US shares finished the first week of the year higher, led by gains in materials and chipmaker stocks, while US Treasuries ended mixed following the latest jobs data. Elsewhere, European markets closed at record highs after Glencore surged on takeover interest from Rio Tinto. In commodities, oil pri…

Market Close 19 Dec 25: The year draws to a close

Steve and Laura reflect on the final trading session of 2025, which saw the Aussie market push higher to cap off a third consecutive year of gains. While the final week of trade was relatively subdued, a boost from the Technology and Financial sectors helped the benchmark index finish the year up n…

Morning Report 19 Dec 25: Wall Street gains as inflation hits a four-year low

US stocks climbed while Treasury yields eased after inflation came in lower than expected. Micron surged on an upbeat outlook as the AI boom fuels demand for memory chips, while activist investor Elliott is reportedly building a $1 billion stake in Lululemon. In central bank news, the Bank of Engla…

Market Close 18 Dec 25: Energy stocks weigh as the ASX treads water

A subdued and underwhelming session for the Aussie market, with stocks hovering around flat levels late in the day as energy names did most of the damage. Steve and Laura unpack weakness in Woodside after CEO Meg O’Neill announced her departure to take the top job at BP, mixed moves across the bank…

Morning Report 18 Dec 25: Wall Street hit by tech rout as AI winners tumble

Wall Street fell as technology stocks retreated, with the Oracle–Blue Owl decoupling unsettling markets ahead of a looming wave of debt issuance. US Treasuries also slipped after dovish remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller. In commodities, silver surged to a record high above US$66 an ounce…