Market Close 21 Nov 25: Aussie shares touch 6 month low
The Aussie market ended the week in the red, falling 1.6 percent after touching a six month low at the open, with a hotter US jobs report keeping investors on edge ahead of the Fed's December decision. Wall Street's weak lead weighed on every major sector locally, especially materials and energy, while the major banks extended their recent slide. Lovisa sank on softer like for like sales, while WiseTech was one of the few winners after reaffirming guidance at its AGM. With November now shaping up as the ASX's worst month in more than two years, attention turns to next week's backlog of US economic data and local inflation figures. 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 21 Nov 25: ASX to drop amid volatility spike
Wall Street slumped late in the session with the S&P 500 erasing a 2% gain as Nvidia led the sector lower. Nvidia turned negative, unwinding its post-earnings rally, while Palo Alto Networks announced plans to acquire Chronosphere. Walmart lifted its outlook, and U.S. data showed solid September job gains even as the unemployment rate ticked higher. In commodities, oil dipped on renewed hopes for a Ukraine–Russia peace plan, gold fell as strong U.S. jobs data dimmed the prospects of a December rate cut, and iron ore retreated on supply-glut concerns. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to drop amid a spike in volatility, while a risk-off tone weighs on the Aussie dollar. 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 20 Nov 25: AI excitement drives gains
The ASX200 jumped 1.3% on Thursday, its best day in weeks, driven by a strong recovery in global stocks and NVIDIA’s better‑than‑expected earnings and upbeat revenue guidance, which lifted Australian tech shares about 2.4%. Energy and utilities fell modestly, while materials and real‑estate rose. Looking ahead, the market will watch US September jobs data and the Fed’s December rate‑cut odds, plus a busy roster of AGMs and an RBA Assistant Governor address. 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 20 Nov 25: Stocks churn ahead of Nvidia’s results
Wall Street gave up early gains as investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, while the latest Fed minutes showed many officials leaning against a December rate cut. Elsewhere, Alphabet shares jumped on rave reviews for its new Gemini AI model, Lowe’s beat profit estimates on strong online growth, and Target’s scaled-back outlook signalled a tougher road ahead for its incoming CEO. In commodities, oil slumped on a US inventory build while copper rebounded on supply concerns, and the US dollar climbed to a five-week high. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to edge higher ahead of a busy week of AGMs. 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 19 Nov 25: Aussie market sinks to five‑month low ahead of NVIDIA results
Australian shares slipped around 0.3% to a six month low as the ASX200 continues its recent decline while US markets fell for a fourth day and await key jobs data. Investors eye NVIDIA’s earnings as a catalyst. Energy and property trusts rose but the big banks fell 1-2%. Upcoming UK/EU inflation, US oil inventories and RBA commentary add focus. 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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