CommSec Market Update

The ASX 200 continued its winning streak today amid news of Japan holding rates steady and U.S tech stocks surging on hopes of further cuts. Locally, commodity prices rose due to a weaker U.S. dollar, benefiting miners and energy stocks, though lithium miners struggled. The August jobs report showed strong part-time job growth, while RBA economists pushed rate cut expectations to December. Next week, investors will be watching the RBA's rate decision, inflation updates, and significant dividend payouts from major companies.

 

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Wall Street celebrates as stocks surge, with the S&P 500 notching its 39th record in 2024 and the Dow Jones reaching 42,000 points for the first time. U.S. jobless claims have fallen to their lowest level since May, signalling a strong labour market. In Europe, the Bank of England has held interest rates steady. In commodities, copper, oil, gold, and iron ore all rose, with iron ore boosted by hopes for a China stimulus. Locally, Australian shares are on track to hit a fourth record high.

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The ASX 200 hit a fresh record high today after the US Federal Reserve announced a mammoth 50 basis-point rate cut. While U.S. markets initially surged on the news, they later dipped when Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at smaller rate cuts ahead. Australia's jobs data surprised with higher-than-expected part-time job growth, though full-time jobs fell. Mining and energy stocks rebounded, but healthcare and industrials struggled, with ALS Ltd dropping sharply after a disappointing trading update.

 

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Wall Street ended lower despite the US Federal Reserve announcing a 50 basis point interest rate cut, the first in four and a half years. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the market's response, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones hitting record highs, with small caps and regional banks outperforming, while utilities and technology stocks weighed down Wall Street. Closer to home, Aussie shares are expected to dip ahead of a key jobs report

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The ASX saw modest movement today, briefly hitting a new record high but largely treading water ahead of key events. The US Federal Reserve's much-anticipated decision on a potential rate cut is expected to significantly impact global markets, with a possible 50 basis point reduction under consideration. Australian jobs data, set to release tomorrow, will also be closely monitored. On the corporate front, Harvey Norman is facing legal action over allegedly selling unnecessary warranties, while Synlait narrowly avoided bankruptcy through a shareholder-backed capital raise. The materials and healthcare sectors struggled, with miners like BHP and Rio Tinto hit by falling iron ore prices, while utilities and energy stocks performed better due to rising oil prices.

 

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Anxiety is building ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming rate cut decision, which Ryan has liken to a ‘coin toss’. U.S. Treasury yields rose after a strong retail sales report, while both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones notch all time highs. Microsoft shares surged following the announcement of a $60 billion share buyback program. In contrast, Accenture, the worst performer on the S&P 500, faced setbacks after delaying staff promotions. Locally, the Australian market is expected to dip, ending a four-day winning streak as investors await China's rate announcement.

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Stevie joins Laura again today as the Aussie market improved for a fourth straight day that broke record highs.  With a US rate cut imminent they discuss the impact that this is having on the market, break down the performance of the sectors with most seeing only slight gains, and talk through the companies trading ex-dividend.  They look at the stocks that were on the winners and losers list for today, and they look to the night ahead.

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Wall Street braces as US interest rate futures indicate higher odds of a supersized Fed move. US two-year Treasury yields hit their lowest level since September 2022. Technology stocks were under significant pressure last night, with Apple being the worst performer on the Dow Jones, as its shares fell due to signs of soft demand for the new iPhone 16. In commodities, Goldman Sachs cut its iron ore forecast, while oil prices surged due to hurricane impacts. Locally, Aussie shares are poised to reach a record high.

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Laura is solo today on a positive start to the week for the Aussie market as it has continued to flirt with a record high.  Laura reflects on the session which did lose steam as the day went on, discussing investor sentiment amid a sea of international volatility, and unpacks the economic data that we saw out of China this weekend.  She talks through the stocks that saw the biggest movements today, the performance of the sectors with four seeing declines, and pre-emptively discusses what we could see in the week ahead.

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Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss the upcoming week in Australian and global markets. Last week, Wall Street had its best performance of 2024, following its worst week just prior. The world now braces for a potential Fed easing after a 36-hour rate rollercoaster. Meanwhile, Walmart shares rallied to an all-time high. Locally, gold hit a record high and Aussie shares are expected to test their own record today, although Chinese economic data may weigh on the market.

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