CommSec Market Update

The market has held strong on the recent winning streak – even if only just.  Laura and Stevie discuss these 6 days of gains that have seen the market at the best levels in around eleven weeks.  They start by looking at international markets as the recent volatility continues to keep markets tense ahead of a possible rate cut decision and upcoming jobs data, unpack the sectors with energy stocks remaining standouts, and they look at the stocks that saw the biggest moves including Aristocrat Leisure and Life360.

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Technology stocks are driving Wall Street higher, recovering previous losses, while US bond yields hold steady following a slower-than-expected rise in inflation. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia have announced a $1 trillion trade pledge, with Nvidia and AMD set to supply chips for AI data centres in the kingdom. In commodities, oil prices are climbing amid tariff cuts, and copper has hit a six-week high following a US-China trade truce. Closer to home, Australian shares are poised to extend gains for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, with investors eyeing upcoming wage data. Aristocrat Leisure and CBA shares will also be in focus ahead of key trading updates.

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The Aussie share market climbed for a fifth straight session, lifted by optimism over a temporary US-China trade deal that saw both countries reduce tariffs for 90 days. Global markets surged in response, with US stocks rising sharply and Australian stocks following suit—though gains faded slightly by close. Breville and Life360 soared on positive trade implications and strong earnings, respectively. Meanwhile, consumer confidence rebounded modestly, and all eyes now turn to upcoming US inflation data and Australia’s jobs report, with a local rate cut potentially on the horizon.

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Global equity markets surged as investors cheered the US-China trade deal, with the Dow Jones jumping over 1,100 points and the S&P 500 closing at its highest level since March 3rd. Technology stocks, particularly those with significant exposure to China, saw strong gains. Apple is poised to implement iPhone price hikes, while NRG Energy is betting on the future of gas with a $12 billion LS deal. Meanwhile, Treasury yields rose as the US-China trade agreement pushed investors away from safe havens, causing oil prices to climb to a two-week high amid tariff reductions. Gold, however, slumped nearly 3% as its appeal dimmed. Closer to home, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on Tuesday after hitting two-month highs. The Aussie dollar continues to slide against the US dollar, while investors keep a close eye on Life 360’s earnings update and upcoming sentiment surveys

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The Aussie market has seen further gains today as trade talks once again demand attention.  Laura and Stevie reflect on this session which lost some steam as the afternoon went on but ultimately stayed in the green.  With an update on trade discussions expected in the day ahead some volatility could be on the cards, they address the increase in oil prices along with the flow through to our energy sector and unpack the mixed bag across the other sectors with healthcare seeing declines. 

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US stocks eased ahead of the upcoming US-China trade talks, with energy stocks leading gains in the S&P 500 after a rebound in oil prices. Pharmaceutical stocks remained under pressure amid ongoing regulatory concerns, while Tesla shares staged a notable recovery despite prior underperformance. Meanwhile, weaker-than-expected Chinese inflation data created headwinds for AXS miners, adding further uncertainty to the market. Locally, SPI futures suggest a modest gain for the ASX200, while the Aussie dollar holds steady as investors await more details on trade negotiations.

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The Australian share market ended the week flat despite a slight lift on Friday. Investors remained cautious as global trade tensions dominated headlines, with a new US-UK trade deal sparking optimism and US-China tariff talks looming over the weekend. The market’s biggest movers included tech stocks, financials, and energy shares, while materials lagged due to falling gold prices. Looking ahead, key data releases from China and Australia—including inflation, jobs, and wages—alongside major events like the RBA interest rate decision and US economic reports, are set to drive market sentiment in the week ahead.

 

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Northern Hemisphere investors are upbeat as the US-UK trade deal is hailed as a significant milestone, boosting the US dollar but sending US bonds lower as Trump pushes for riskier investments. Airline stocks climb as British Airways' parent plans to acquire 30 Boeing jets, while Tapestry gains on an improved outlook. Meanwhile, Krispy Kreme plunges 25% to a record low after cutting dividends. In Europe, stocks remain mixed following Trump's tariff deal with the UK. In commodities, oil rises 3% on US-China trade optimism, but gold and iron ore slip. Closer to home, Aussie shares are poised for a modest lift on Friday ahead of Macquarie Group’s earnings release.

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The Australian share market saw only modest gains on Thursday, with investor enthusiasm muted as financial stocks took the spotlight amid mixed earnings reports. Meanwhile, global attention turned to a potential US-UK trade deal teased by Donald Trump and an uneventful US Fed meeting that left interest rates unchanged but warned about the risks of tariffs. Despite weak energy prices, industrials, tech, and utilities sectors posted gains, helping the market tread water ahead of Macquarie's earnings and a Bank of England rate decision.

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Wall Street staged a late rally, lifting stocks as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, signalling a cautious wait-and-see stance. Meanwhile, Disney outperformed expectations with a strong earnings report, propelling its stock higher, while Alphabet's shares declined amid concerns over market share erosion and ongoing antitrust scrutiny. In commodities, oil prices slipped nearly 2% as US gasoline inventories rose, while iron ore reached a two-week high on optimism surrounding China's stimulus measures. Closer to home, the ASX 200 is poised for a flat open on Thursday as investors await ANZ’s earnings results.

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