The market has seen another drop today hitting the lowest level since late December and setting up for a third week of declines.  Laura and Stevie unpack this performance and the part that ex-dividend stocks played in the losses and discuss the impact that tariff conversations continue to have on US markets.  They break down the performance of each of the sectors with energy stocks taking a hit and they look at the Biggest movers with the insurers gaining attention ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall.

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Wall Street experienced a recovery after President Trump postponed Canada and Mexico tariffs by one month, boosting investor sentiment. He also unveiled ambitious plans for the shipbuilding industry. Foot Locker shares surged on strong earnings, while U.S. private payroll growth slowed sharply in February. Meanwhile, the euro reached a four-month high following Germany’s new infrastructure fund announcement. In commodities, copper stocks rallied after Trump signalled a 25% tariff, while Brent crude prices slumped to a three-year low. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to recover from a 10-week low.

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The Aussie market continued its downward trend, with the ASX 200 dropping 0.8%, hitting its lowest level since late December. This decline comes as the Trump administration imposed steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, prompting retaliatory measures. While most sectors struggled, tech, utilities, and property trusts showed slight gains, and gold stocks provided a bright spot as investors sought safe havens. Tomorrow is set to be a critical day for ex-dividend trading, with major stocks like BHP, Rio Tinto, South32, and Woodside in focus.

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Trade war fears rattle markets, weighing on US shares and driving Treasury yields lower. Automakers Ford and General Motors face further downside due to tariffs, while retailers like Target and Best Buy warn of potential price hikes. The US dollar also weakened amid growing concerns over economic growth, and oil prices hit a six-month low due to increased OPEC output. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Wednesday ahead of key economic growth data.

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The Aussie market had a rough session, sliding 0.6% after a promising start to March, with global markets also feeling the pinch. Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China kicked in, fuelling trade war concerns and adding uncertainty to Australia's market. Oil prices dropped to a 12-week low, meanwhile insurance stocks reacted to an impending cyclone, and gold prices rose as investors sought safety amidst market volatility.

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Wall Street saw declines as energy stocks dragged the S&P 500 down, while the Dow Jones fell on tariff concerns. US bond yields slipped following disappointing manufacturing data, while semiconductor shares also slumped. In contrast, European markets closed at record highs, driven by gains in defence stocks. Meanwhile, oil prices dropped to their lowest level this year as OPEC signalled plans to revive output, and iron ore fell to more than a six-week low amid tariff tensions. Closer to home, the ASX is set to open lower on Tuesday ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes.

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The Aussie stock market started March strong, rising 0.9% after a tough February. Market sentiment is influenced by Trump's latest moves, including impending tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, as well as his crypto reserves plan. Locally, all 11 sectors gained, led by energy, materials, and tech stocks. Star Entertainment's trading suspension looms large, with liquidity concerns threatening its survival. Investors are watching upcoming economic data, including RBA minutes and retail trade figures, along with a wave of stocks trading ex-dividend.

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Wall Street ended a turbulent month on a positive note, with the S&P 500 getting a late-day boost. However, the Nasdaq posted its worst month since April 2024, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. Meanwhile, U.S. consumer spending fell in January as inflation continued to ease. In corporate news, AES shares soared after the company reported better-than-expected earnings. Over in Europe, markets closed higher for the 10th consecutive week, extending their recent winning streak. Closer to home, Aussie shares are set to start the new month on a stronger note after suffering their worst monthly performance in nearly two and a half years. In the property sector, the Aussie housing market appears to have turned a corner, with sentiment improving following a recent interest rate cut.

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The market is down today and Laura and Stevie reflect on a month that has dropped to levels not seen since 2022.  They discuss how the US market performed overnight and the impact that likely had on local markets with Chinese tariffs in the conversation again and dragging on markets.  All of the sectors are in the red, they talk through the biggest movers including PEXA group, and Endeavour Group,  and they look to the days ahead with US inflation data gaining attention as the earnings season wraps up.

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US stocks are experiencing some volatility after Trump affirmed that tariffs will take effect sooner than previously expected. In company news, investors reacted to a mixed earnings report from Nvidia, while eBay shares tumbled on disappointing first-quarter sales. In contrast, Warner Bros. shares jumped on gains in streaming subscribers. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields rose ahead of key inflation data, strengthening the US dollar and driving gold prices down more than 1%. Closer to home, Harvey Norman remains in focus as the final day of the reporting season unfolds and Aussie shares are expected to open lower on the last trading day of February.

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