The Australian share market recovered Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak with gains led by miners and financials rebounding on positive US tech sentiment. Gold miners also bounced from week lows, though lithium stocks remain under pressure amid supply concerns. Investors should watch US inflation data and major bank earnings next week, plus China's economic data affecting local commodity prices.
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.
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AM 14 Aug 26: Soaring tech stocks send S&P 500 to fresh highs
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