CommSec Market Update

The Australian share market recovered Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak with gains led by miners and financials rebounding on positive US tech sentiment. Gold miners also bounced from week lows, though lithium stocks remain under pressure amid supply concerns. Investors should watch US inflation data and major bank earnings next week, plus China's economic data affecting local commodity prices.
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Technology shares drove Wall Street higher overnight as investors looked past renewed tensions between the US and Iran to focus on strong demand for AI chips. Oil prices fell despite the latest tit-for-tat strikes, while the Australian share market is poised to edge higher at the open.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The ASX 200 declined for the fourth consecutive session as escalating US Iran tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Energy stocks emerged as the standout performer, while defensive sectors including consumer staples, telcos and utilities provided some support. Gold miners faced headwinds from falling commodity prices, and travel stocks underperformed. FDC Consolidated debuted strongly on its first day of trading.
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Oil prices soared after Trump declared the Iran peace deal was over, sending overseas stocks and bonds lower and raising the prospect of a weaker start for the ASX. Plus, a closer look at the beaten-up sectors local investors have been buying lately.
James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers.
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The Australian share market recovered from early losses to finish Wednesday nearly flat, marking a third consecutive session of declines. Energy stocks led gains as oil prices climbed following Middle East developments, while financial stocks rebounded into positive territory. Telstra dragged the telecommunications sector lower following a major network outage, and tech stocks faced pressure from weak US peers. Investors await tonight's Fed policy minutes for clues on US rate outlook.
Laura Besarati is a Market Analyst at CommSec. Each episode, she breaks down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean.
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