Market Updates

The ASX 200 claws back early falls to close down just 8 points to 8524 as CBA hits a new record, up 1.5%. The Big Bank Basket continues higher, sucking in money, WBC up 0.7% and NAB up 0.3% with the …

Wall Street oversaw a mixed, flat and choppy session as the Fed kept rates the same, as expected. Markets still expect two rate cuts this year but now only expect one in 2026 and a further cut in 202…

The ASX 200 has finished the day near unchanged. Down 10 points as the market stays on hold ahead of more news in the Middle East and tonight’s Fed meeting. No late rescue for iron ore stocks or gold…

Wall Street recorded a night of losses as the US moved fighter jets to the Middle East and Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. US retail sales data also came in lower than expected, dr…

The ASX 200 dropped 7 points to 8541 (0.2%) as nerves crept back in on Iran/Israel issues. Trump flew back to Washington to handle the situation. G-7 now G-6. Banks slipped slightly, CBA down 0.2% an…

Wall Street recovered from Friday losses and then some as Israel-Iran’s feud left crude production and exports unaffected while hopes of a truce between the countries increased. S&P 500 up 0.94%, NAS…

Wall Street dropped sharply as Iran launched missiles at Israel, responding to Israeli strikes aimed at reducing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, sending oil up 7%. S&P 500 down 1.13%, down 0.39% for the…

The ASX 200 started strong but as news of the Israeli attack came through, we turned negative. The index fell 18 points to 8547 (0.2%) for a gain of only 31 points this shortened week. Performing muc…

Wall Street up overnight. A strong outlook by Oracle refuelled AI optimism, countering the negativity weighing on the indices by tensions in the Middle East and a sharp drop in Boeing shares. S&P 500…

The ASX 200 gave up strong early gains closing down 27 at 8565 (0.3%). US futures and lack of detail weighing on sentiment as Asian markets generally weaker. Banks slid slightly, CBA down 0.5% with N…

Wall Street was in the red last night as initial optimism following positive developments in the US-China trade deal faded during the session as Middle Eastern tensions came into focus. Reports sugge…

ASX 200 jumps to a record high before seeing profit taking creep in and close up only 5 to 8592 (0.1%). News from the UK on the trade talks were lacking in detail, US futures weaker before the CPI nu…

ASX 200 kicks off the week in style, up 72 points to 8587, a new record. Banks kicked again with CBA up 1.2% and NAB running 1.5% higher. The Big Bank Basket up to $284.50 (1.2%). MQG kicked 1.1% wit…

Wall Street recorded modest gains session on cautious hopes of US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.09%, NASDAQ up 0.31%. Dow dropped at open, recovered into positive territory but dropped to its starti…

The ASX 200 drifted 23 points lower to 8516 (0.3%) ahead of the long weekend. Broad based losses with some of the stars yesterday giving back gains today. Lithium stocks dropped back, PLS dropped 5.2…

Wall Street recorded a negative session as news of talks between Trump and Xi Jinping were overshadowed by the escalating feud between Trump and Musk. Musk has criticised Trump’s “big, beautiful bill…

The ASX 200 tried hard to attack and sustain the all-time high but failed, dropping 3 points to 8539 (0.1%). Banks were flat as some profit taking crept in, CBA up 0.1% with the Big Bank Basket up to…

Wall Street recorded a mixed, choppy session amid the release of weak economic data. The services sector contracted in May for the first time in almost a year while businesses paid higher input price…