CommSec Market Update

Wall Street ended last week with a slight gain after a volatile week, and Aussie shares are expected to recover some of last week's losses. The S&P 500 dipped slightly but was able to stabilize after a significant drop earlier in the week. The upcoming week will provide important economic data, including the US consumer price index, retail spending, and Australian jobs and wages data. Markets are closely monitoring for signs of inflation and potential interest rate cuts, as uncertainty and volatility persist.

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The Australian stock market ended the week on a positive note, with a 1.3% rise on Friday, partially recovering from a rough start earlier in the week which saw our largest declines in 4 years. The recovery was bolstered by gains across all sectors, especially tech and materials, and positive influences from U.S. markets and Chinese inflation data. Notable stock movements included a sharp rise in Life 360 after strong earnings, and a decline in Neuren Pharmaceuticals following less-than-expected results. Despite Friday's rally, the market still posted its worst weekly decline in over three months, as global economic concerns, particularly from Japan and the U.S., weighed heavily throughout the week. Looking ahead, a busy week awaits with key economic updates and the continuation of the profit reporting season.

 

 

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Wall Street surges as investors find comfort in the latest economic news. Positive data has tempered expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Eli Lilly's share price soared after its weight loss drug sales exceeded expectations. On the other hand, dating app Bumble stumbled to record lows due to disappointing outcomes and a failed strategy. Meanwhile, the Aussie dollar rose following hawkish comments from the Reserve Bank Governor.

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Aussie stocks saw a slight decline on Thursday, leaving the market on track for a significant weekly drop despite a calmer trading environment compared to Monday's sharp fall. Energy and mining sectors struggled, particularly with materials experiencing their fifth consecutive session of losses due to weak demand from China, pushing the sector to its lowest levels since November 2022. Notably, West African gold miners were hit hard following news of a new mining code. In company updates, Qantas shares fell over 2% as former CEO Alan Joyce faced a $9 million cut from his final pay while AMP emerged as the best performer of the day. As the week wraps up, attention turns to upcoming earnings reports from major Australian companies and inflation data from China.

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Wall Street ended lower overnight as recent volatility continues to subside. The US Federal Reserve is unlikely to make an emergency rate cut, while US bond yields rose after a weak 10-year auction and heavy corporate supply. The Japanese yen slumped after the Bank of Japan talked down rate hikes. Disney shares also dropped as demand for theme parks weakened. The ASX is expected to slip, dragged down by industrial metal prices, and the Aussie dollar eased on weak Chinese economic data.

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There were small gains for the market today as it slowly recoups the losses of Monday which was the worst day in almost four years.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this gain and look at the data that has aided it.  Japan is back in the conversation today as interest rates enter the discussion, The US looks to have another positive start to their next session, and they look at the sectors with a number of them seeing gains in excess of 1%.

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Markets have found some calm after experiencing their worst sell-off in two years, which was caused by the unwinding of the carry trade. Comments by Fed officials have eased US recession worries, while Japanese shares posted their best day since 2008. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to dip after the RBA ruled out an imminent rate cut, with their hawkish commentary on inflation leading to a rise in the Australian dollar.

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The market has settled somewhat today after yesterday’s tumble which was fuelled by international data out of the US and Japan.  Laura is back with Stevie this afternoon to reflect on our recent local performance and to unpack the bounce back following the RBA’s interest rate decision.  They look at the sector performance across the board, discuss the biggest movers, and look at what could be ahead with the US market expected to open higher overnight.

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Wall Street experienced its third consecutive session of selling momentum, leading to a plunge in US stocks. The ASX is expected to open lower ahead of today's Reserve Bank interest rate decision. The 10-year US Treasury yield dropped to its lowest level in over a year, oil prices hit a seven-month low, and metal prices fell to a four-month low. Meanwhile, the Aussie dollar firms as the US dollar sank to a seven-month low.

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Global markets faced one of their largest drops in years, with the ASX 200 experiencing it's steepest decline since May 2020. This drop follows disappointing economic data from the U.S., where slower-than-expected job growth and rising unemployment rates have raised concerns about an impending recession. Additionally, big tech stocks like Amazon and Intel posted significant losses, contributing to a correction in the tech-heavy NASDAQ. The Japanese market entered a bear market after interest rate hikes, and other regional markets, including Taiwan and South Korea, also saw significant declines. In Australia, almost all sectors were down, with attention now shifting to the Reserve Bank of Australia's upcoming interest rate decision due to be handed down tomorrow. 

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