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The market continued the three-day decline today following what has been months of gains.  Laura and Stevie unpack the drivers that have knocked the market and sent 9 of the 11 sectors into the red.  Tensions in the Middle East and US bank data are discussed, and The Star Casino is back in the headlines.  Laura and Stevie also look at the upcoming market movers in the days ahead, and the dividend payments to expect. 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 spectre of instability in the Middle East loomed large over the weekend, with analysts pointing to it as one of the primary factors affecting market sentiment. Adding to the economic uncertainty, interest rates dipped and bonds followed suit, reflecting investors' cautious 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.

Friday finishes with a modest improvement from last week.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the past few days which were fuelled by conversations around inflation and rate cuts, look at why the majority of the sectors are falling, and unpack the winners and losers.  US earnings data could impact the days ahead, and they look at the most important thing to watch locally next 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.

Despite initial predictions of a downturn, the Aussie market defied expectations, avoiding a significant fall. Tech-related stocks regained strength following the release of producer data, and bond traders are strategically positioning themselves for the likelihood of interest rates remaining elevated.  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.

Stevie and Laura let out a sigh of relief with the Aussie market closing better than expected following hair-raising inflation data out of the US that left many investors spooked. However, hopes for a June rate cut have been completely quashed, sitting at a mere 16% chance. In the Australian market three sectors saw gains, while interest rate-sensitive sectors like property and technology declined. 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 join you fresh off the close of the US market this morning following hotter than expected inflation data that has likely quashed discussions of a rate cut in June.  They unpack this data revealing how far from target it was, bonds are back in the conversation and they look at how market sentiment has shifted each of the sectors. 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 continued the 3-day winning streak today.  Laura and Stevie unpack the inflation data that continues to impact market sentiment and run through the things to watch in the day ahead.  NZ interest rates are discussed, they whip around each of the sectors, and the look at some of the big market movers for 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.

Hear from Tom and Ryan as they unpack the soaring trajectory of gold prices and how tomorrow's US inflation data could impact the market.  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 start the episode today analysing a flat US performance and how that has impacted the Australian market in the past few days before unpacking the performance of each of the sectors locally.  Iron ore prices receive attention as does lithium, and consumer confidence is put under the microscope.  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 ends on a flat note in anticipation of key CPI figures, as the Aussie market gains momentum. Bond yields continue their upward trend, signaling potential shifts in market dynamics, while the likelihood of a rate cut in June falls below 50%. Tesla shares see a boost after Elon Musk's robotaxi announcement but remain among the year's worst performers.  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 was in decline last week but today has seen some modest gains.  Laura and Stevie discuss the international jobs data that impacted the market and unpack the sectors, most of which have seen a raise today.  Qantas’ revamped rewards program has resulted in gains for their shares today, and Beach Energy and Elders have gone the other way as two of the worst performers on the market. 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 are rallying following a stronger-than-expected employment report, with Australian stocks poised for gains as well. The likelihood of a rate cut in June is diminishing, currently standing at 52%, as economic stability is bolstered by a rise in the labor force participation in March. 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 stumbled after some small gains today.  Laura and Stevie reflect on the holiday shortened week which hasn’t seen too many wins, unpack the volatility that we have seen, and look at what could impact markets over the weekend.  Jobs data is in focus, they look at each of the sectors, and look at some of the best and worst performers. 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 on the brink of decline, mirroring the erasure of gains in the US market due to escalating oil prices. Amidst this downturn, investors are exercising caution, particularly in light of impending jobs data from the US, which could sway market sentiment. Levi's stocks have surged by 14% due to efficient cost-cutting measures and the introduction of popular clothing lines. Conversely, Lamb Western, bloc, and Ulta Beauty have faced setbacks,   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 has started to bounce back today following a rough day yesterday.  Laura and Stevie discuss the US data that drove this move last night.  All of the sectors are up and so the winners get looked at across these and with more data coming out of the US in the night ahead Laura and Stevie look at what this could mean for investors. 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.

Following its worst session, Aussie shares are anticipated to stage a rebound, buoyed by renewed investor confidence. Meanwhile, Wall Street has found its footing after a brisk sell-off, offering a steadying influence on global markets. Investors are recalibrating their predictions on potential rate cuts, with a keen eye on how the US market responds and stabilises in the wake of this adjustment. 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.

It was the worst day in 3 weeks today for the Aussie share market following a strong run.  Laura and Stevie look at what could have caused this shift and what it means in the grand scheme of things.  They unpack each of the sectors – many of which are in the red, look at the stocks that continue to hold strong amid a falling market, 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.

What seemed like good news initially, now appears to have a darker undertone as economic data from the US suggests that three rate cuts may not be necessary after all. And, it's all eyes on oil for Tom and Ryan with prices inching higher, breaching the upper bound, currently at $85 a barrel. 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 to recap the Easter break, and in a word it has been ‘quiet’.  With many markets closed there was a quiet start, but they unpack why that isn’t something to be concerned about.  The RBA minutes lead the conversation today as do interest cuts, and they look into what upcoming data could impact the market.  The sectors get analysed, they look at the winners and losers, and some changes to wine tariffs that could be good news for investors. 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 join us for the final trading day before the long weekend.  The record high was cracked again today, aided by the US market and Australian inflation data.  Off the back of a fifth straight month of gains Laura and Stevie look at the quarter as a whole, investigate how the sectors performed, and pre-empt what could be on the cards for the upcoming short 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.