The ASX200 bounced back from three-week lows today with its best day in weeks, but we're still down 0.65% for the third weekly decline. Meanwhile, Wall Street's had a great month, the S&P 500 posting its best performance since 2020. What's on everyone's radar now: the RBA rate decision, bank earnings, and the US jobs report, all against the backdrop of Middle East tensions.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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.

The ASX200 bounced back from three-week lows today with its best day in weeks, but we're still down 0.65% for the third weekly decline. Meanwhile, Wall Street's had a great month, the S&amp;P 500 posting its best performance since 2020. What's on everyone's radar now: the RBA rate decision, bank earnings, and the US jobs report, all against the backdrop of Middle East tensions.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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.
 
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PM 01 May 26: ASX snaps 8-day losing streak

The local market slid by 0.2% today as investors juggled a hawkish Reserve Bank and a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. Overnight, oil prices jumped 5% following missile exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, including reports of Iranian strikes on a UAE port and the US sinking Iranian boats. This "oil shock" pushed the RBA to raise interest rates to 4.35%—a third consecutive hike that effectively undoes all of 2025’s rate cuts. Westpac fell 2.3% after missing half-year profit expectations, while Flight Centre defied the gloom, surging 4% despite a $10 million hit from war-related disruptions. Energy stocks rose 1% as crude prices climbed.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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.

The local market slid by&nbsp;0.2% today as investors juggled a hawkish Reserve Bank and a dangerous escalation in the Middle East. Overnight, oil prices jumped 5% following missile exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, including reports of Iranian strikes on a UAE port and the US sinking Iranian boats. This "oil shock" pushed the RBA to raise interest rates to 4.35%&mdash;a third consecutive hike that effectively undoes all of 2025&rsquo;s rate cuts. Westpac fell 2.3% after missing half-year profit expectations, while Flight Centre defied the gloom, surging 4% despite a $10 million hit from war-related disruptions. Energy stocks rose 1% as crude prices climbed.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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.

PM 05 May 26: RBA hikes rates again

Iran attacks have escalated tensions in the Middle East, sending oil soaring and stocks and bonds lower. Plus, we take a closer look at the Aussie market’s recent underperformance.

James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.

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.

Iran attacks have escalated tensions in the Middle East, sending oil soaring and stocks and bonds lower. Plus, we take a closer look at the Aussie market&rsquo;s recent underperformance.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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.

AM 05 May 26: Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran attacks

The Australian share market opened the week in the red as investors brace for the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision tomorrow. Key themes include energy sector weakness amid oil price declines, tech strength tracking US gains, and company earnings warnings tied to Middle East conflict impacts. Bank results and the Macquarie Conference also loom ahead.

Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.

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.

The Australian share market opened the week in the red as investors brace for the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision tomorrow. Key themes include energy sector weakness amid oil price declines, tech strength tracking US gains, and company earnings warnings tied to Middle East conflict impacts. Bank results and the Macquarie Conference also loom ahead.
Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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.

PM 01 May 26: ASX snaps 8-day losing streak

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