Last week's rollercoaster ride through the financial markets left investors reeling. What began as a promising surge ended on a surprisingly damp note. Amidst predictions of imminent rate cuts, the Federal Reserve's reassuring words sent the S&P; 500 soaring to its best week of the year. However, skepticism lingers among observers regarding the feasibility of rate cuts, contrasting with the bond market's seemingly optimistic stance.
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Morning Report 25 Mar 24: S&P 500 posts best weekly gain of the year

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In a whirlwind day on Wall Street, investors hang on every word from Jerome Powell, causing a roller coaster of market reactions. Meanwhile, Aussie shares brace for a lower opening amidst anticipation for National Australia Bank's key earnings report. 
 
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Morning Report 2 May 24: ASX to slip despite Powell soothing rate jitters

The market has declined today following in the footsteps of international movements.  Laura and Stevie recap the sector performances of the past month and then look to their performance today.  They talk through some of the big market movers for the day and look to what could lie ahead for the Aussie market ahead of upcoming international announcements.
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Market Close 1 May 24: Markets cautious ahead of US rate decision

US stocks faced downward pressure overnight due to reinvigorated inflation concerns, leading to expectations of a similar trend in Aussie shares, anticipated to start May on a negative note after experiencing their worst month since October. Stronger wages data in the US fuelled fears of inflation and prompted a downturn in the stock market, which could result in a hawkish pivot by the US Federal Reserve at tonight's meeting. Tom and Ryan also discuss developments in commodity markets, such as fluctuations in oil and gold prices, along with Australian home price data and the ongoing BHP-Anglo American deal.
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Morning Report 1 May 24: ASX to drop as hot US labour data sinks Wall Street

US key earnings results and market moving data are expected this evening, Craig and Stevie discuss what investors should be watching and the impact that this could have on the market.  While performance has been mixed today, they unpack each of the sectors looking at the big winners and losers, give an update on interest rate expectations, and what to expect in the days ahead.
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Market Close 30 Apr 24: Investors cautious ahead of key US events

Amidst a bustling week of corporate updates, Wall Street sees incremental gains, pushed by Tesla's remarkable overnight surge of 15%. The Dow Jones edging slightly upward and NASDAQ following suit, while retail spending data and promising earnings reports fuel investor optimism. Despite ongoing pullbacks, market sentiment remains buoyant with the majority of US companies surpassing expectations. Anticipation builds as Amazon prepares to report earnings, though Apple faces anticipated challenges.
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Morning Report 25 Mar 24: S&P 500 posts best weekly gain of the year

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