ASX to rise after US relief rally | AM 09 Nov 26

Wall Street staged a relief rally on Friday as tech stocks rebounded from the previous session's sharp sell-off. The recovery is set to flow through to the ASX, which is poised for a slightly stronger open, while uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on oil markets. Plus, …

How did the ASX dodge Wall Street’s rout? | PM 06 Nov 26

The Australian share market fell roughly half a percent on Friday as Wall Street tumbled into correction territory overnight, with tech and materials stocks reversing recent gains. Investor concerns about data centre growth and AI slowdown weighed on sentiment. Next week brings ANZ and CBA earnings…

What’s behind Wall Street’s sharp slide? | AM 06 Nov 26

Wall Street plunged overnight as fears of tighter AI regulations following the Democratic sweep of the US midterm elections sparked a sharp sell-off in chip stocks. The losses are set to weigh on the ASX, which is poised for a weaker open after yesterday's strong rally, while renewed concerns about…

Best day since April 2025 | PM 05 Nov 26

The Australian share market delivered its strongest session since April 2025 as global sentiment shifted dramatically. US markets led the way overnight, supported by election clarity and falling oil prices. Tech stocks were the standout performer, while miners recovered on commodity tailwinds. Bank…

Wall Street surges after Democrats sweep midterms | AM 05 Nov 26

Wall Street surged overnight following a Democratic sweep of the US midterm elections, while oil prices plummeted after JD Vance linked the Republican defeat to the war in Iran. The rally is set to flow through to the ASX, which is poised for a strong open after yesterday's losses. Plus, why invest…

US Elections rattle markets | PM 04 Nov 26

The Australian share market staged a late recovery after tracking towards its worst day in five weeks, as US midterm election results spooked investors and dragged down tech and mining stocks. Concerns about potential AI regulation and data center scrutiny weighed heavily, with Asian chipmakers als…

RBA hikes and America votes | AM 04 Nov 26

Wall Street climbed overnight as chip stocks rebounded and oil prices continued to fall, with investors awaiting the results of the US midterm elections. Back home, the ASX is poised for a slightly weaker open following yesterday's RBA rate hike, but could the central bank's latest decision signal …

5th RBA rate hike as oil takes a spill | PM 03 Nov 26

The Australian share market rose Tuesday following the RBA's fifth rate hike of the year, with markets responding positively to three board members voting to hold rates steady. Governor Michelle Bullock's statement removed hawkish language about further increases, easing investor concerns. Property…

Will the RBA lift rates again today? | AM 03 Nov 26

The ASX is poised for a stronger open ahead of today's highly anticipated RBA interest rate decision, but will the central bank deliver another hike? Meanwhile, Wall Street was mixed as investors looked ahead to the US midterm elections, while oil prices plunged on renewed hopes of peace talks betw…

Rates, Apples & Elections | PM 02 Nov 26

The Australian share market fell slightly on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Reserve Bank decision and Melbourne Cup Day. While industrials and consumer discretionary stocks gained ground, miners and banks dragged the index lower. Key corporate updates from Westpac and ot…