CommSec Market Update
CommSec Market Update is the podcast that will help you to stay ahead of the trends with daily expert commentary as the market opens and closes.
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PM 17 Sep 26: Bank gains keep ASX positive (opens the original)
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The Australian share market edged higher on Thursday as gains from the big four banks offset weakness in mining and energy. US markets fell overnight following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in years, with further increases flagged. Gold miners struggled while defence stocks surged. Key catalysts loom including the Bank of Japan decision and the Reserve Bank's September meeting. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's marke
AM 17 Sep 26: The Federal Reserve raises rates by 25 bps (opens the original)
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The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points overnight, with signals of at least one more hike this year sending Wall Street mostly lower. The ASX is poised to follow with a sharp fall at the open, while oil prices retreated on easing concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Plus, why some investors are starting to see better value in Australian bonds compared with shares. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. Check out
PM 16 Sep 26: Markets brace for US rate decision (opens the original)
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The Australian share market edged higher in afternoon trade, lifted by a surge in energy stocks as oil prices climbed to four-month highs amid supply concerns. Materials also bounced back after days of decline, though financials and consumer staples weighed on sentiment. Investors remain cautious ahead of tonight's critical US interest rate decision, with significant market catalysts expected in coming sessions. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they
AM 16 Sep 26: US stocks slide as oil surges, bond yields jump (opens the original)
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Oil prices surged again overnight as fresh disruptions to Middle East supplies fuelled inflation concerns and pushed US bond yields higher, sending Wall Street lower. The ASX is poised to buck the trend with a stronger open, with energy stocks likely to benefit from higher crude prices. Plus, why a key economic indicator suggests US bond yields could have further to rise. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. Check out our Market News page Follo
PM 15 Sep 26: ASX slumps to 3-month low (opens the original)
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The Australian share market fell sharply on Tuesday, tracking weakness across materials and financials as investors awaited major central bank decisions. China's soft domestic demand data pressured commodity stocks, while global bond yields reached multi-year highs. Key catalysts ahead include the US Federal Reserve decision and RBA rate call later this month. Laura Besarati is a Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explains what the numbers re
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