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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.

Wall Street pulled back slightly, with the S&P 500 easing from record highs as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Fresh data showed U.S. retail sales rose strongly in August, underscoring resilience in consumer spending. In company news, Microsoft unveiled a $30 billion investment in UK AI infrastructure, while Google’s Gemini app climbed to the top of Apple’s store rankings. In commodities, oil gained more than 1% following drone attacks in Ukraine, and gold surged to fresh record highs. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower on Wednesday as investors await the Fed’s move. 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/listen

Australian shares recovered modestly on Tuesday, with the ASX200 up about 0.25% as strength in energy, uranium and gold miners outweighed declines in Qantas, CSL and Super Retail Group. Commodity prices supported the resource sector, with gold hitting fresh record highs and oil rising on supply concerns. Investors remain cautious as they look ahead to a likely US rate cut later this week, as well as local jobs data, and Reserve Bank commentary. 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.

Wall Street has started the week on the front foot, as Elon Musk’s $1 billion purchase of Tesla shares sent the stock sharply higher. The S&P 500 hit an intraday record as bond yields eased ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Globally, the U.S. and China reached a consensus on TikTok, while Beijing moved to target Nvidia under anti-monopoly laws. Meanwhile, President Trump also renewed calls to scrap quarterly earnings reports. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to rise on Tuesday, recovering from a slow start to the week. 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.

The ASX200 started the week slightly lower, easing less than 0.2% despite soft Chinese economic data and a mixed US lead. Lithium and uranium miners topped the winners list after last week’s heavy losses, while gold stocks retreated following a strong six-week run. AMP and WiseTech also featured among notable movers. Looking ahead, investors will focus on local jobs data, ex-dividends, and a busy week of global central bank meetings, including a widely expected US rate cut. 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.

Wall Street posted weekly gains, thanks to some resilience from the Nasdaq, though U.S. equities lost ground in the final hours of trade as investors looked ahead to this week’s Federal Reserve decision. U.S. interest rates retreated from five-month lows, while European markets saw mixed moves after a French credit downgrade kept rates in focus. Back home, futures point to a weaker open for the ASX 200 on Monday, with the Aussie dollar holding above 66 U.S. cents. 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.

Aussie stocks have posted their best lift today since last Thursday, as Steve recounts the session that saw the ASX making up for the modest moves lower of recent days.  The strength of the US market had a part to play in this following their unemployment data, locally energy stocks continued to decline, and financials saw gains.  Ex-dividend trading continued for a number of stocks, gold miners saw more significant improvements, and Virgin Australia caught attention.  Steve looks to the week ahead with jobs growth data something that investors should be watching, and around $2.5 billion in dividends set to be paid to investors. 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/

Wall Street surged to fresh record highs as investors bet a Federal Reserve rate cut is all but certain. US core CPI rose in line with expectations, keeping the Fed on track to ease policy, while a spike in jobless claims in Texas pointed to ongoing labour market weakness. In company news, Paramount and Skydance are preparing a bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Elsewhere, the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged. In commodities, oil prices fell 2% due to concerns about oversupply, while iron ore prices declined amid elevated Chinese steel inventories. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to finish the week on a positive note. 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/liste

The Aussie market has slid for a third time this week.  Steve discusses this session which reversed the small gains of Wednesday and discusses the catalysts likely to spark a US rate cut.  Locally healthcare and banking seen declines, and gold miners continued to gain attention with the precious metal on a tear.  PolyNovo has bounced back from the recent declines, defence contracts saw some well-known names grow, and a lot of ex-dividend stocks saw declines. 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.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed to fresh record highs after U.S. wholesale prices fell. Bond yields also slipped on the softer PPI data, adding to market optimism. Elsewhere, Oracle shares surged the most since 1992 on major cloud contract wins, sparking a rally in other AI-related stocks, while Synopsys posted its steepest drop in three decades as trade tensions weighed on sales. Turning to commodities, oil rose for a third straight day, iron ore eased on profit-taking, and gold hovered near record highs. Back home, Australian shares are set to open lower on Thursday, with the Aussie dollar slipping to 66 U.S. cents. 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 in

The ASX200 rose by a third of a percent, its first gain of the week, supported by banks after yesterday’s job cut announcements at ANZ and NAB. Lithium miners slumped sharply on news China’s CATL may restart production, while Iluka also tumbled on plans to halt WA operations. Nine of 11 sectors advanced, though energy stocks eased. Investors now look ahead to key US inflation data due over the next two days. 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.

Wall Street closed at record highs despite lingering economic concerns, as US payrolls were revised down by record levels. Additionally, Treasuries snapped their winning run as investors awaited key inflation data. In company news, Apple unveiled its iPhone 17 line-up, though shares slipped slightly, while Anglo American and Teck Resources agreed to merge in what will be the world’s second-largest mining deal. In commodities, oil rose following an Israeli attack on Qatar, iron ore rallied amid concerns over Simandou supply, and gold scaled new record highs. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open flat on Wednesday despite those stronger energy prices. 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

The Aussie market has fallen again today marking a poor start for September following the multitude of record highs in August.  Steve joins to discuss the US jobs market and interest rates, how France losing their prime minister is creating uncertainty in Europe, and the performance of the local sectors with only tech and consumer discretionary rising slightly amid a sea of red.  Gold miners continued to improve, Nine Entertainment gained attention, and Steve runs through the stocks trading ex-dividend.  He discusses business and consumer confidence results and looks to the day 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.

Wall Street managed to stay afloat as falling long-term interest rates offset signs of weakening consumer confidence, which weighed on labour market expectations. Technology stocks led the gains, with Broadcom rising on news of an AI partnership with OpenAI, while Robinhood surged 15% after being included in the S&P 500. In Europe, debt concerns deepened as crisis-prone France slipped further into fiscal trouble. Elsewhere, Argentine markets plunged after President Milei’s party lost ground to the Peronists, while gold prices hit new record highs amid rising political uncertainty. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to fall ahead of key confidence surveys, although the Aussie dollar strengthened on the back of a weaker US 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

The ASX200 slipped a quarter of a percent as energy stocks weighed, following weaker oil prices and an OPEC+ decision to lift output. Tech, healthcare and property trusts provided rare gains, while winners included DroneShield, Life360 and uranium miners. Attention now shifts to US inflation data released midweek and a likely Federal Reserve rate cut next week. 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.

US stocks fell as concerns over a weakening job market weighed on sentiment, with unemployment rising to its highest level in four years. Long-term interest rates tumbled as traders priced in further rate cuts, while oil prices came into focus after OPEC announced a production increase. Elsewhere, Japanese bonds drew caution following the Prime Minister’s resignation. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Monday after posting their first weekly loss in five. 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.

It has been a challenging and volatile week, but the market has improved for a second day following the 4-day losing streak.  Steve reflects on this week penned as ‘one of the worst months of the year for markets’ and discusses the US data that could impact their interest rate decisions tonight.  Locally only consumer staples and energy stocks declined with all others in the green, mining stocks have helped the market after recovering later in the session, and PolyNovo rose again.  Gold miners stood out with the precious metal price at record highs, a number of stocks traded ex-dividend, and Steve looks at what to watch in the days 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 advi

Promising rate-cut expectations pushed Wall Street to fresh record highs, as weaker jobs data, including softer private payrolls, fueled hopes of the Federal Reserve easing and sent US bond yields lower. In company news, Broadcom delivered an upbeat forecast on strong AI demand. In commodities, oil prices eased as OPEC considered a potential output hike, while iron ore climbed to multi-week highs on hopes of improving Chinese demand. Back home, Australian shares are expected to open higher on Friday. 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.

The market has rebounded today for the best day in around two weeks marking the end of a four-session losing streak.  US jobs data played a part in this as Steve discusses, and he unpacks the local improvements with almost all sectors seeing gains.  The banks saw strong improvements following their recent declines, Austal and NRW Holdings gained attention, and Domino’s saw a gain after a run of declines.  Ex-dividend trading impacted a handful of stocks including NIB and TPG, and Steve looks to the day 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.

Wall Street consolidated overnight, buoyed by rising hopes of interest rate cuts as signs of weakness in the job market shaped expectations. In company news, Alphabet shares surged after a court ruling on search, while Apple also gained on the back of the decision. Elsewhere, Macy’s lifted its outlook but warned of a fickle consumer. In commodities, oil eased as OPEC weighed another output hike, iron ore extended gains after Goldman Sachs lifted its price forecast, and gold hit a record high. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to rebound on Thursday after recording their steepest drop in nearly five months. 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 informa