CommSec Market Update

It may be a short week but it won’t be a week that is short of action!  Stevie and Laura talk through what to expect and unpack each of the sectors on a day where the Aussie market neared a record high.  They run through the winners and losers on the market today, lithium is back in focus, and they look to the day ahead.

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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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It has been an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ kind of week this week.  Craig and Laura unpack the how international markets impacted Australia and ultimately resulted in a damp end to the week for investors.  The economy and interest rates remain in focus, dividends are under the microscope, and they look ahead to the coming days.

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There were big gains in the US market overnight as the Swiss national bank became the first central bank to cut rates - stealing everyone else's thunder. And although market's across Europe reacted positively, there were tumbleweeds here is Aus, baffling Tom and Ryan.  

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It was a busy day in terms of economic data and that has driven the stock market today.  Laura and Stevie unpack the moves on what is one of the best days that we have seen recently.  They address interest rates and what could be on the way there, employment figures, and look at what to expect in the coming days.

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Tom and Ryan unpack the recent US interest rate decision, which saw rates remaining unchanged but with promising remarks hinting at potential cuts, igniting positive market reactions. Despite initial speculations, analysts now foresee three rate cuts in 2024, fuelling investor optimism and propelling the S&P500 index to record highs above 5200 points, with Paramount leading the charge.

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It's been another uninspiring session today, breaking the two day streak of modest gains. But there's still lots to look forward to according to Laura and Craig. Tomorrow, the US Federal Reserve will announce its decision on inflation, potentially sparking market movements across the globe. The big winner today was energy, while a retirement announcement saw the world largest consumer packaging company crowned as the losers. 

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NVIDIA made headlines overnight.  Tom and Ryan discuss the announcement that saw them in the spotlight and how it impacted markets.  They deep dive into interest rate discussions, whip around the international markets, and unpack the impact of yesterday’s RBA meeting.

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The RBA took center stage today with its latest interest rate decision, maintaining the status quo by keeping rates on hold. While this outcome was expected, the market responded with a mix of excitement and volatility. Delving into the depths of the RBA's 700 page document, Stevie and Laura uncover the hints suggesting a potential rate cut could be looming on the horizon. 

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The US market is up this morning as Tom and Ryan unpack the big movers looking at why they have seen the gains or losses that they have.  They discuss the heights of the oil price, the upcoming RBA decision, and the meetings that could impact the market in the day ahead.

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