CommSec Market Update
CommSec Market Update
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PM 04 Sep 26: A bumpy start to September
The Australian share market finished Friday lower as investors grapple with rising interest rate expectations following stronger than expected economic growth and inflation data. The ASX 200 remains near the key nine thousand point level after declining for three of the month's four sessions. Globa…
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AM 04 Sep 26: US stocks jump, ASX set to rise
Rate hike fears eased overnight after comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, helping send US stocks sharply higher and bond yields lower. The ASX is poised to rise at the open, while a softer US dollar helped lift most commodities. Plus, which ASX stock has been the best performer of the pa…
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PM 03 Sep 26: ASX snaps losing streak
The Australian share market recovered from three straight sessions of losses, closing higher on Thursday as China's services sector data exceeded expectations. Financials led gains with major banks rising strongly, while miners bounced back sharply from Wednesday's heavy selloff. Energy stocks retr…
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AM 03 Sep 26: ASX poised to bounce from one-month low
A sense of calm returned to Wall Street overnight, with US stocks snapping a three-day losing streak as bond yields eased from recent highs. The ASX is poised to open higher following yesterday’s sharp fall, while oil prices remain elevated amid renewed fighting between the US and Iran. Plus, a clo…
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PM 02 Sep 26: Oil surges to six week high
The Australian share market fell for a third consecutive session, breaking below the key 9000 point level for the first time since late July. Stronger than expected economic growth data ramped up expectations for an RBA rate hike in September, while escalating Middle East tensions and a US bond mar…
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AM 02 Sep 26: Oil prices soar, stocks tumble
Renewed US attacks on Iran rattled global markets overnight, sending oil prices surging and fuelling another rise in bond yields as inflation concerns intensified. Wall Street tumbled and the ASX is poised to follow with a sharp fall at the open. Plus, what Australian 10-year bond yields reaching 1…
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PM 01 Sep 26: Spring, but no bounce
The Australian share market edged lower on the opening day of spring, pulling back slightly after a five month winning streak. Energy stocks led gains amid geopolitical tensions, while consumer discretionary stocks struggled as property price declines sparked concerns about household spending. Upco…
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AM 01 Sep 26: Oil tops $90 again, sending Wall Street lower
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran rattled global markets overnight, pushing oil back above US$90 a barrel and reigniting inflation and interest rate concerns. Wall Street finished lower as a result, with the ASX poised to follow. Plus, a closer look at new figures showing Australia’s housing…
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PM 31 Aug 26: Fifth month of gains for ASX
The Australian share market finished August mixed but on track for a fifth consecutive month of gains. Financials led while miners and tech retreated following hawkish commentary from US Fed Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole, raising odds of a September rate hike. Gold prices fell sharply, pressu…
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AM 31 Aug 26: ASX set to fall after Fed Chair’s hawkish speech
The ASX is set to open lower as August reporting season wraps up, with a handful of companies still due to report today. Wall Street edged lower after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish speech fuelled expectations of another rate hike, pushing bond yields higher and weighing on commodities. Plus, why …
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