CommSec Market Update

The ASX is set to open lower as August reporting season wraps up, with a handful of companies still due to report today. Wall Street edged lower after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish speech fuelled expectations of another rate hike, pushing bond yields higher and weighing on commodities. Plus, why France is increasingly being viewed as the weak link in Europe.

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The Australian share market rebounded Friday after posting its worst session in three months, with the ASX 200 rising as tech stocks surged following NVIDIA's blockbuster results. Reporting season nears completion with mixed performances: Virgin Australia and Dicker Data impressed investors, while PEXA Group and Cobram Estate disappointed. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks tonight at Jackson Hole, with markets watching for clues on US interest rates.

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The ASX is set to edge higher as August reporting season winds down, with another round of company results due today. Wall Street rallied overnight after Nvidia’s latest results reinforced confidence in the AI boom and fuelled a surge in tech stocks. Plus, the controversy surrounding a hedge fund legend who used AI to write an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal.

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The Australian share market posted its largest fall in nearly three months as household spending data sparked expectations of potential interest rate hikes. Strong consumer spending, particularly on discretionary items, raised concerns about inflation persistence, with markets now pricing in elevated odds of RBA action. Key earnings results, including NVIDIA's record outlook, also influenced investor sentiment across local sectors.

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Nvidia has delivered its highly anticipated results, beating expectations on both its quarterly result and forecast, although shares slipped in after-hours trade. The ASX is poised to open slightly lower after a steady session on Wall Street, with another busy day of local company results ahead. Plus, a closer look at how key global climate indicators continue to deteriorate.

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The Australian share market gave back early gains on Wednesday as inflation data disappointed expectations. While headline inflation eased, underlying measures remained sticky and well above the Reserve Bank's target, prompting a market reassessment of rate hike odds. Earnings season continued with mixed results across consumer, technology and energy stocks, while strong showings from retailers Woolworths and Lovisa offset broader sector weakness.

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The ASX is set for a stronger open ahead of another busy day of company results and the latest Australian inflation figures. Wall Street gained overnight as investors took a closer look at the new US sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices and bond yields sharply lower as inflation concerns eased. Plus, why the S&P 500’s dividend yield has fallen to its lowest level on record.

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The Australian share market delivered its strongest session in three weeks, with gains across most sectors led by technology and consumer staples. Energy stocks tracked lower oil prices, while supermarket giant Coles and defence contractor Electro Optics Systems featured among notable movers. With inflation data and earnings from major retailers expected tomorrow, investors remain focused on economic signals ahead of the RBA's September decision.

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The ASX is set to edge higher as another busy day of company earnings gets underway, with Coles, Woodside and Scentre Group among those reporting. A stern warning from the US for countries with trade ties to Iran has put geopolitical tensions back in focus, but what has it meant for Wall Street and global oil prices? Plus, the latest RBA meeting minutes and a fresh read on US consumer confidence are due today.

Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, takes you through all the key numbers.

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The Australian share market rebounded on Monday after two weeks of declines, with the ASX 200 rising as the mining sector led gains on a weaker US dollar and rising commodity prices. Key earnings results from healthcare, energy, and retail stocks delivered mixed outcomes, while inflation data and NVIDIA results loom as major catalysts this week.

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

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