Market Updates
A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team, designed for self-directed investors. Stay informed with the latest stock market, financial, and business news, published every weekday just before the market opens and after it closes (AEST).
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 2005
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
End of Day Report – Monday 23 December: ASX 200 up 135 points as banks rally hard
The ASX 200 roared back from oversold levels last week and rose 135 points to 8202 (1.7%) as Santa came to town. The slow burn turned into a book squaring short covering rally led by the banks. CBA r…
Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 December: US markets bounce on PCE | CHESS issue sorted
US markets bounced on Friday night after PCE inflation numbers came in slightly less than expected. Settling some nervousness after last weeks Fed meeting thrust progress on inflation back into the s…
End of Day Report – Friday 20 December: ASX stumbles 1.2% lower as banks tank | US PCE tonight
The ASX 200 fell hard again today, down another 101 points to 8067 (1.2%) as the banks came under pressure. For the week the ASX 200 is down 2.8% with the US Triple witching and Core inflation number…
Pre-Market Report – Friday 20th December: US markets stabilise | Commodities weak on USD strength
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher Thursday, rebounding from its 10th straight loss. The 30-stock Dow added 24 points, or 0.07%. The S&P 500 was little changed, as was the Nasdaq Composite.
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End of Day Report – Thursday 19 December: ASX falls 1.7% on Fed | MSB soars on FDA approvals
The ASX 200 tumbled 141 points to 8168 as the Fed grew hawkish and warned on rate cuts next year. Everything was hit hard. The banks fell with CBA down 2.3%, ANZ dropped 2.6% as the AGM saw another s…
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 December: Powell cuts but turns hawkish | Dow falls over 1000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell hard with the index posting its 10th straight losing day as a disappointing rate outlook by the Federal Reserve rocked the stock market.
The Dow lost 1,123.03 poi…
End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 December: ASX 200 down 4 ahead of Fed | IFL board rejects bid
The ASX 200 fell 5 points to 8309 as early gains melted away. Fed decision tonight. Banks were under pressure for a change with CBA down 0.9% and ANZ off 0.2% as the Big Bank Basket fell to $259.93 (…
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 December: Dow falls 9 days straight | Fed in focus
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for its first nine-day losing streak since the 1978. The 30-stock average shed 347 points, or 0.7%. The S&P 500 lost 0.5% , while the Nasdaq Composite ticked dow…
End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 December: ASX 200 up 65 points | Banks lead the charge
The ASX 200 kicked higher today by 65 points to 8314 (+0.8%) as the usual suspects rallied hard. The Big Bank Basket was up to $261.38 (+1.4%). CBA stood out, rising 1.6% MQG gained 1.0% with insure…
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 December: US markets mixed | Fed in focus still
The Nasdaq Composite rose to a record, aided by a rally in tech, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The tech-heavy index gained 1.24% to 20,173.89, while the S&P 500 added 0.3…
End of Day Report – Monday 16 December: ASX 200 down 47 | Banks steady, iron ore sinks
ASX 200 slid 47 points to 8250 (0.6%) as banks remained solid and resources sunk. Iron ore stocks fell hard as Chinese retail data showed no real sign of a stimulus helping. BHP down 2.0% and FMG off…
Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 December: US markets pause ahead of Fed | SPI down 39
Wall St ended near flat on Friday night, giving up early gains in a quiet session. The Dow dropped 86 points (-0.20%). Its seventh loss in a row was the longest stretch since 2020. Doesn’t reflect mu…
End of Day Report – Friday 13 December: ASX 200 down 34 points | DGT falls 9% on debut
ASX 200 fell 34 points to 8300 (-0.4%) with a late rally saving some blushes. Down 1.5% for the week. Banks showed some resilience, with CBA attracting investor interest as a safe-haven option. The B…
Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 December: US markets slip | DGT hits the bourse
US equities pulled back overnight as hotter-than-expected US PPI data weighed on market sentiment. The Dow ended near session lows, down 234 points (-0.53%). Up 60 points at best. Down 245 points at…
End of Day Report – Thursday 12 December: ASX down 23 as unemployment falls to 3.9% | VNT and DOW ACCC
ASX 200 falls another 23 points to 8330 (0.3%) after a solid opening was derailed by the 3.9% headline unemployment number. RBA will be back in its box. Banks slid with ANZ still under some pressure,…
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 December: Nasdaq closes above 20k | US CPI in line
The tech-heavy index rose 1.77% to end at 20,034.89 and post an all-time high and a closing record. The broad market S&P 500 gained 0.82% to close at 6,084.19. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was th…
End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 December: ASX 200 down 39 points | Profit-taking continues
ASX 200 falls another 39 points to 8354 (0.5%) as profit-taking in the market leaders continues. No resource bounce today to counter that. Banks slid with the Big Bank Basket down to $256.32 (-0.3%).…
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 December: US markets slip ahead of CPI | AUD falls as RBA turns turtle-dovish
US equities closed in the red overnight ahead of inflation data tomorrow. The Dow lost 154 points (-0.35%). Up 69 points at best. Down 215 points at worst. The S&P 500 pushed further away from recent…
End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 December: ASX 200 drops 30 points | RBA holds | Resources shine
ASX 200 slipped 30 points to 8393 (-0.4%) as investors switched from the high flyers to resources following the news yesterday from China. Banks saw selling pressure with CBA down 1.1% and NAB slidin…
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 December: US markets slip | China stimulus | RBA later
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulled back from record highs Monday, with tech shares struggling and investors looking ahead to key inflation data due out this week. The broad market index fell 0.6…