CommSec Market Update

The Aussie market has continued to push higher today following both the interest rate cut that happened yesterday and talks of further cuts in the coming months.  Stevie is solo to discuss this near 13-week high for the Aussie market, break down local performance with most of the sectors seeing growth, and unpack the recent US market gains.  He talks through the biggest movers today including Nufarm who has seen a drop of around 30% and looks at what could happen to markets in the days ahead.

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Wall Street snapped a six-day winning streak as investors searched for fresh catalysts to drive momentum. Technology stocks led the decline, weighed down by rising bond yields, which edged higher amid ongoing fiscal concerns in the U.S. In corporate news, Home Depot said it doesn’t expect to raise prices in response to new tariffs, while Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s plans for a robo-taxi rollout—though the announcement lifted shares only modestly. Meanwhile, Moderna saw its stock jump on stronger-than-expected COVID-related guidance. In commodities, oil prices slipped slightly due to geopolitical uncertainty, while gold prices firmed as the U.S. dollar continued to weaken. Closer to home, Aussie shares are set to open higher on Wednesday following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates to a two-year low.

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The Aussie share market rebounded on Tuesday, rising 0.7% after breaking a nine-month winning streak, with 10 of 11 sectors posting gains. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its second rate cut of 2025, lowering interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85% — the lowest level since May 2023. Looking ahead, earnings from James Hardie, New Farm, Webjet, and Seek are in focus, with international eyes on Canada’s inflation data and Home Depot results.

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US markets closed almost unchanged on Monday, despite underlying volatility. The S&P 500 notched its sixth winning session, as investors appeared to look past the recent US credit downgrade. UnitedHealth shares extended their rally after the CEO bought into a beaten-down stock, while Reddit shares slipped amid concerns over a potential threat from Google’s AI developments. Meanwhile, the US dollar weakened following Moody’s downgrade, helping gold prices surge. Closer to home, Australian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday, with attention turning to the RBA and its widely expected interest rate cut.

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The winning run for the Aussie market has come to an abrupt end today.  Stevie is solo to reflect on what has been a decent run over the past couple of weeks, look at the recent performance of international markets, and to unpack what could be on the cards with an interest rate decision expected for Australia tomorrow.  The sectors mostly saw declines today with mining and energy stocks making some sizable moves, and Stevie discusses the stocks which caught attention including Domino’s.

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Wall Street ended the week on a high note, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains despite US consumer sentiment sinking to its second-lowest level on record. Inflation expectations among consumers have surged to their highest since the early 1980s, adding to market jitters. Meanwhile, after-hours trading remains in focus as Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, while commodities faced pressure from a strengthening US dollar. Oil prices managed to secure a second straight week of gains, but gold suffered its worst weekly decline since November. Closer to home, Aussie shares are set to start the week lower on Monday as investors keep a close watch on the Reserve Bank’s upcoming policy decisions.

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The Aussie share market notched its eighth straight day of gains—its longest winning streak in nine months. Locally, strong wages and jobs figures haven’t shifted expectations for a possible rate cut when the RBA meets next week—though some speculate rates could remain on hold. Key sectors like materials and tech led the charge, while financials wobbled despite CBA briefly hitting a record high. Investors will be watching next week’s RBA decision closely, along with China’s major economic data release on Monday.

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Wall Street delivered a mixed performance as leading technology stocks lost some ground. However, broader markets gained amid falling US bond yields driven by shifting Federal Reserve expectations. Retail sales growth slowed, contributing to a dip in both bond yields and the US dollar. In company news, Cisco shares rose on a positive sales forecast, while Walmart warned of impending price hikes due to Trump-era tariffs. Meanwhile, in Europe, defense stocks gained following a deadlock in Russian-Ukraine negotiations. In commodities, oil prices dropped 2% amid renewed expectations of a US-Iran nuclear deal, while gold prices climbed 1% on weak US economic data. Closer to home, Aussie shares are poised to extend their winning streak to an eighth consecutive session to close out the week.

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The Aussie share market managed to carve out another small gain, extending its winning streak to seven sessions, though overall moves remain cautious as investors eye record highs. Stronger-than-expected jobs data surprised economists, with 89,000 new roles added in April—most of them full-time positions for women—fuelling speculation about the Reserve Bank’s next move. Investors now turn to a busy night in the US for key data on business inflation, retail sales, and commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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The S&P 500 has shown signs of exhaustion following a substantial rebound, while rising bond yields weigh on market sentiment and strengthen the US dollar. Technology stocks have gained at the expense of the broader market, with Middle East deals propelling SuperMicro higher. Boeing has secured a record deal with Qatar and is expected to create significant jobs, while healthcare stocks continue to underperform. Meanwhile, commodities are slumping as the US dollar surges. Closer to home, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Thursday, snapping a six-day winning streak ahead of key employment data.

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