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• Market Close 19 Sep 25: Third weekly slump for ASX

  The ASX200 lifted modestly on Friday but not enough to prevent a third straight weekly loss, with the index slipping about 1% across five sessions. Despite US markets hitting fresh record highs after the Fed’s first rate cut of the year, local gains faded late in the week. Healthcare and financials led Friday’s improvements while energy and materials lagged, and standout movers included Telix Pharmaceuticals on the upside and Santos on the downside after its $30 billion takeover bid collapsed. Looking ahead, investors will focus on next week’s Australian inflation update and a wave of nearly $15 billion in dividends from major companies. 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 19 Sep 25: US equities hit record highs after Fed’s rate cut

  Wall Street indexes notched record highs, led by Intel’s surge on news of a stake in Nvidia. The Russell 2000 small-cap index also climbed to its first record since November 2021, while CrowdStrike jumped 12% on upbeat long-term guidance. US jobless claims fell by the most in four years, adding to optimism. Meanwhile, the Bank of England held rates steady. Back home, Aussie shares are set to rebound from two-week lows, while the US dollar firmed as the Fed’s rate cuts failed to meet dovish expectations. 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 18 Sep 25: Santos takeover collapse weighs on market

  Australian shares extended losses on Thursday, with the ASX200 down 0.8%. Energy stocks were the hardest hit after Santos tumbled nearly 12% on news a $30 billion takeover bid collapsed. CSL slipped below $200 for the first time since 2019, while Origin Energy and CBA also weighed on the market. In contrast, Nuix surged on a major contract win and uranium miners bounced back. Meanwhile, a weaker-than-expected jobs report adds weight to the case for an RBA cut later this year. 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 18 Sep 25: Fed cuts rates by 0.25%

  Wall Street ended mixed in choppy trade after the Federal Reserve cut rates and signalled a cautious path for further easing. Fed Chair Jerome Powell cited labour market weakness as a key factor in the decision. Bond yields rose following the Fed move and Powell’s comments, while oil prices eased on U.S. demand concerns. Back home, SPI futures indicate an early loss for the ASX 200, with Aussie shares expected to decline ahead of key jobs data. 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 17 Sep 25: Largest fall in 2 weeks for Aussie stocks

  The Aussie market stumbled to its weakest performance in a fortnight, with the ASX200 closing firmly lower and now sitting about 3% shy of record highs. Losses across miners, financials and consumer stocks outweighed gains for energy shares, helped by a stronger oil price, and Whitehaven Coal, which jumped more than 5%. DroneShield also climbed after securing fresh US defence contracts, while New Hope and gold miners lagged. Attention now shifts to the Federal Reserve’s widely expected rate cut, the tone of Jerome Powell’s comments, and tomorrow’s Australian jobs data. 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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