CommSec Market Update

A big week for central banks is underway, with markets increasingly expecting the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates after the latest inflation figures. Wall Street still finished higher on Friday as oil prices retreated, while the ASX is poised for a slightly stronger open. Plus, a closer look at where Australian government spending increased over the past financial year.

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The Australian share market endured its second worst week of the year, falling for four straight days as geopolitical tensions, surging oil prices, and rising bond yields weighed heavily on sentiment. Materials and energy stocks were particularly hard hit, while financials provided some offset. Key catalysts ahead include US inflation data tonight, Fed and RBA rate decisions next week, and major Chinese economic updates.

Laura Besarati is a Market Analyst at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers really mean.

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Oil prices surged above US$107 a barrel overnight as escalating attacks on shipping fuelled fears of further supply disruptions, pushing bond yields higher and global share markets lower. The ASX is poised to extend yesterday’s losses with another sharp fall at the open. Plus, why all eyes are on the US Treasury Secretary as tensions build in the American bond market.

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The Australian share market fell to its worst level in three months as Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher and spooked investors globally. All 11 sectors declined, with materials and financials leading losses. Gold miners and tech stocks bucked the trend with individual company wins, while upcoming US inflation data and central bank decisions loom as key catalysts this month.

Laura Besarati is a Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers really mean.

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Escalating tensions in the Middle East rattled global markets overnight after US and Iranian attacks on tankers pushed oil above US$100 a barrel for the first time since late July. Wall Street fell as inflation concerns sent bond yields higher, with the ASX poised to follow with a sharp drop at the open. Plus, what the US bond market is signalling about the path for interest rates.

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The Australian share market extended declines for a second consecutive session as Middle East tensions escalate and oil prices surge toward key levels. Energy and materials stocks provided support, while financials and healthcare weighted on the index. Key economic data and central bank decisions loom large in coming weeks.

Laura Besarati is a Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers really mean.

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Wall Street returned from the long weekend on the back foot as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices closer to US$100 a barrel and reignited inflation concerns. The ASX is poised to buck the trend with a slightly stronger open after yesterday’s sharp fall. Plus, why Australian shopping centres continue to thrive despite the rise of online retail.

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The Australian share market fell to a six-week low on Tuesday as renewed rate hike concerns rattled investors. An RBA official's comments about potential rate rises spooked markets, with all four major banks now forecasting another hike this year. Broad-based selling hit financials, tech, and consumer stocks, while energy benefited from rising oil prices. Confidence surveys showed households and businesses increasingly worried about rates and inflation.

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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Middle East tensions escalated overnight as Iran threatened energy infrastructure across the region, pushing oil prices to their highest levels in six weeks and fuelling fresh inflation concerns. The ASX is poised to edge lower after directionless trade in Europe and a public holiday in the US. Plus, why soaring commodity prices are driving a surge in Australian mineral and petroleum exploration.

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The Australian share market finished flat on Monday, hovering near the psychologically important 9,000 point level after an early rally faded. Energy and materials stocks led gains, while tech underperformed. Key catalysts ahead include RBA speeches and critical US inflation data later in the week, with rate hike expectations intensifying.

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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