Market Close 09 May 25: Investors keenly await China-US trade talks
The Australian share market ended the week flat despite a slight lift on Friday. Investors remained cautious as global trade tensions dominated headlines, with a new US-UK trade deal sparking optimism and US-China tariff talks looming over the weekend. The market’s biggest movers included tech stocks, financials, and energy shares, while materials lagged due to falling gold prices. Looking ahead, key data releases from China and Australia—including inflation, jobs, and wages—alongside major events like the RBA interest rate decision and US economic reports, are set to drive market sentiment in the week 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.
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Morning Report 09 May 25: US stocks rise as Trump says ‘buy’ ahead of China talks
Northern Hemisphere investors are upbeat as the US-UK trade deal is hailed as a significant milestone, boosting the US dollar but sending US bonds lower as Trump pushes for riskier investments. Airline stocks climb as British Airways' parent plans to acquire 30 Boeing jets, while Tapestry gains on an improved outlook. Meanwhile, Krispy Kreme plunges 25% to a record low after cutting dividends. In Europe, stocks remain mixed following Trump's tariff deal with the UK. In commodities, oil rises 3% on US-China trade optimism, but gold and iron ore slip. Closer to home, Aussie shares are poised for a modest lift on Friday ahead of Macquarie Group’s earnings release. 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.
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Market Close 08 May 25: Banks remain in the spotlight
The Australian share market saw only modest gains on Thursday, with investor enthusiasm muted as financial stocks took the spotlight amid mixed earnings reports. Meanwhile, global attention turned to a potential US-UK trade deal teased by Donald Trump and an uneventful US Fed meeting that left interest rates unchanged but warned about the risks of tariffs. Despite weak energy prices, industrials, tech, and utilities sectors posted gains, helping the market tread water ahead of Macquarie's earnings and a Bank of England rate decision. 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.
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Morning Report 08 May 25: Stocks rise as Powell says economy is holding up
Wall Street staged a late rally, lifting stocks as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, signalling a cautious wait-and-see stance. Meanwhile, Disney outperformed expectations with a strong earnings report, propelling its stock higher, while Alphabet's shares declined amid concerns over market share erosion and ongoing antitrust scrutiny. In commodities, oil prices slipped nearly 2% as US gasoline inventories rose, while iron ore reached a two-week high on optimism surrounding China's stimulus measures. Closer to home, the ASX 200 is poised for a flat open on Thursday as investors await ANZ’s earnings results. 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.
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Market Close 07 May 25: China stimulus boosts Aussie stocks
It has been a choppy session today, but the Aussie market has ultimately bounced back following stimulus news out of China. Laura and Stevie discuss this news which will encourage more money to flow through China, the falls across the US market overnight following disappointment in a lack of clarity around trade deals, and look at the performance of the sectors with three of the eleven seeing declines. More data from the major banks moved stocks, Zip attracted attention with a gain of around 10%, and Temple and Webster revealed positive news. 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.
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