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Join Laura and Stevie as they take a look at the markets nervous start to the week.  Two consecutive days of declines, ahead of two high risk events tonight.  Why did consumer confidence just hit its lowest level all year?  Judo Capital Holdings saw gains after the ASX quarterly rebalance placed it in the top 200. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie shares are predicted to decline ahead of key inflation data from the US and China, meanwhile a significant $39 billion US bond auction sparked speculation about potential Fed rate cuts. Tech stocks, particularly Apple, saw gains amid new AI features while in Europe, political uncertainties led to notable market declines, especially in banking stocks. Commodity prices, including metals and oil, experienced fluctuations due to mixed global economic indicators, impacting the Australian market outlook. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the best week of the year, last week, markets have taken a nose dive.  What is contributing to this decline?  Join Laura and Stevie as they unpack the Australian stock market's rough start to the week, with the ASX 200 down by close to 1.5%.  Gold Miners took the biggest hits with declines close to 5.5%, the worst session for Gold Miners as a group since late September, 2022. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US investors remain cautious as they await critical inflation data and a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, which are anticipated to remain unchanged this week. Last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US jobs report highlighted the resilience of the labor market, raising doubts about potential rate cuts in September. Major US stock indices saw modest gains, meanwhile political uncertainties in Europe following far-right successes in elections contributed to market declines. Australian shares are expected to follow this trend amid upcoming local business confidence surveys and fluctuating commodity prices, notably oil and iron ore.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/liste

The Aussie market heads into the close on track to be the best week of the year.  Laura and Stevie unpack this third straight day of gains as we hover near record highs and look at the part that international interest rate cuts played in this shift higher.  Company news has been light today but energy stocks have seen some significant moves which they discuss, they look at the best and worst performers for the day and the week, and what could be expected to move markets as we head into the long weekend. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan are back for your Friday morning.  The big news overnight, the Europeans cut rates.  Although, it may be seen as a reluctant move.  Wall Street takes a breather ahead of key jobs numbers and Aussie shares expected to open higher to end the week.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Stevie are back today to unpack what they are calling a ‘cracker of a session’. The market is set to snap two weeks of losses as international rate cuts lift the mood for investors - a move which could spark discussions around local interest rate cuts.  All sectors were higher today, they discuss the stocks that saw the most significant gains or losses and address the upcoming economic data that could move markets in the days ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss new record highs on Wall Street.  Hewlett Packard has been a standout overnight with strong gains, while Nvidia continued its AI driven run.  Aussie shares are poised to rise, as the Bank of Canada bolsters hopes for global rate cuts. And it's that time of the year where our performance reviews are being submitted so Tom and Ryan are asking you if you've enjoyed the podcast and if there's anyway they can improve?  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market saw a drop yesterday but today recouped those losses.  Laura and Stevie unpack how data that differed from what analysts were expecting played a part in this shift and how this data could impact the next RBA meeting.  Interest rates are back in discussion, each of the sectors are looked at as mining and technology stocks continue to take a hit, and they talk through the company news that moved markets today. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Wall Street's recovery on the back of softer employment figures, and the pressure on Aussie shares due to declining commodity prices. As the 5th of June unfolds, they delve into the implications of the Jolt Survey results, revealing the lowest level of US job openings in over three years, and what this means for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. In Europe, markets faced downward trends with significant losses in energy stocks and commodities, while the local picture has the ASX 200 opening lower. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market has taken a breath following a couple of days of impressive gains.  Laura and Stevie put mining and energy stocks under the microscope today as oil prices fell to their lowest in some time.  Iron ore also has taken a tumble while gold miners are on the increase.  They discuss the stocks that stood out today and look to the likely market movers in the day ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tom and Ryan as they analyse a challenging start to the new month on Wall Street, driven by a moderation in U.S. manufacturing and expectations for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones dipped by 0.5%, while the S&P 500 hovered just below the positive line, and the NASDAQ managed a modest gain of 0.3%. There was a fall in oil prices following a less-than-convincing promise from OPEC to adjust output over the next year. European markets showed mixed results, with a particular focus on the anticipation of an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank. In the local market, shares are set to open lower due to slipping iron ore prices, which fell by over 6%. Plus, the first quarter current account figures and business inventories are expected, which will influence tomorrow's GDP data. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, fi

The first trading day of the month started off with some solid improvements today.  Laura and Stevie unpack the international stocks that saw big moves across last month, and reflect on our local performance which has seen more timid growth.  They look at the performance of each of the sectors, why Lovisa shares took a tumble, the factors that impacted gold prices, and what to watch in the day ahead. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street surged with the Dow Jones up 1.5%, its best session since last November, following benign inflation figures, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the NASDAQ ended slightly negative. U.S. inflation data showed modest increases, easing concerns and prompting modest bond yield declines. European markets were buoyed by the positive U.S. inflation news, although European inflation figures presented mixed signals. Aussie shares are expected to start the week positively as Sydney home prices hit record highs. In commodities, OPEC extended production cuts, supporting crude prices, while gold and iron ore prices saw minor declines. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener f

The market has finished the month on a positive note, ending the most recent losing streak by being up around 0.9% today.  Some economic data out of China saw local markets dip momentary but this was quickly recovered.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the performance of the local market over the month, and discuss interest rates, economic data that we are expecting next week, and the stocks which performed above and beyond today. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks ended lower due to investor caution ahead of key inflation data, with declines in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Bond yields saw modest drops, and US GDP growth for Q1 was revised down. Salesforce suffered its worst decline in nearly 20 years, while other tech stocks also fell. Oil prices dropped due to larger-than-expected stockpile declines, and gold prices inched up. The ASX 200 is expected to rebound after recent losses, supported by a stronger Aussie dollar.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market inches closer to a four-week low today.  Laura and Stevie discuss the factors likely to impact how we round out the month, and the part that interest rate discussions, upcoming economic data, and market sentiment are likely to play in the coming days.  They look at how each of the sectors performed today and discuss the stocks that caught their eye. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan dissect a turbulent day on Wall Street and its ripple effects on the Aussie market after yesterday's poor performance. Sticky inflation is in the spotlight, plus BHP’s decision to withdraw its $75 billion bid for Anglo-American, exploring the implications for the mining sector and what it means for global markets. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Laura delve into a tough day for the Australian market as investors grapple with unexpected inflation data. The ASX200 plunged 1.3%, marking its worst performance in months. They analyse the factors behind this decline, focusing on the surprise jump in April's inflation rate to 3.6%, which has fuelled concerns over prolonged high interest rates.  There were broad market losses across all 11 sectors, with significant hits to consumer staples, discretionary, industrials, and financial stocks.   The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US markets didn’t return refreshed from their long weekend.  Tom and Ryan discuss this sluggish performance, the lift in treasury yields, and the part that discussions around interest rate ‘hikes’ played in pushing interest rates higher.  They look at the economic data set to influence local markets today, and the current standing for the Aussie dollar. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.