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The ASX200 barely moved, up only five points, after September quarter GDP showed 0.4 % growth versus the expected 0.7 %. The modest rebound faded as investors eyed US data. November ADP jobs, industrial production and the Fed’s December dot plot. Plus, the RBA’s 2026 rate outlook. Energy and health lagged, while iron ore miners slipped on Vale’s demand downgrade. 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 found their footing on Tuesday, lifted by a bitcoin rally after a sharp sell-off. Treasury markets also found firmer ground as traders evaluated the latest signals from the Federal Reserve. In company news, Boeing flew higher on stronger delivery plans, and MongoDB surged after raising its forecast. Gains were tempered, however, by weakness in paper and packaging companies, which weighed on the materials sector. In commodities, gold retreated on profit-taking, oil prices eased amid uncertainty over Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and iron ore advanced on Chinese infrastructure demand. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are poised to edge higher on Wednesday ahead of economic growth 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 approp

Steve and Laura report a modest rise in the ASX200, buoyed by energy and mining gains, while other sectors lagged. US markets have been relatively weak, yet commodity prices pushed Australian shares higher, with oil and gold hitting fresh highs. Look out for tomorrow’s Australian Q3 growth figures and a big US earnings cycle that could test the rally. 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 slipped overnight as rising bond yields and weakness in crypto-exposed stocks weighed on sentiment. US Treasuries also declined, with fresh corporate debt issuance adding pressure after Japan’s bond sell-off last week. Still, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales helped lift major US retailers. Elsewhere, European markets kicked off December on the back foot, dragged lower by a slide in Airbus. In commodities, oil rose more than a dollar a barrel after OPEC’s latest move, while silver hit a record high as growing rate-cut expectations pressured the US dollar. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open higher, with Collins Foods earnings in 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 adv

The ASX200 was down about 0.6% as US futures pointed to a softer start, with the Nasdaq futures dropping around 0.75% and the Dow about 0.5%. Energy shares were the only sector in the green, up roughly 0.5%, while health, financials, tech and real estate all fell. An ASX technical glitch halted 80 stocks, most notably Metcash, which slid 9.2%. Investors will watch the Wednesday update on three‑month Aussie growth, US jobs and inflation data, and the Fed decision due on 10‑11 December. 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 edged higher on Friday as a CME outage disrupted global trading for several hours. The S&P 500 notched its biggest weekly advance since May while the Nasdaq broke its seven-month winning streak in November. Meanwhile, US government bond yields also lifted on expectations of heavy corporate debt issuance. In commodities, OPEC stuck with plans to halt production increases in the March quarter of 2026, and gold surged more than 5% over the month. Back home, Australia is set for a steady start to trade after its worst November since 2014, while home prices hit fresh record highs. 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 closed essentially flat, down only three points, after a volatile November that saw the index fall about three percent for the month but climb 2.4 percent this week, snapping a four‑week losing streak. Rate‑cut hopes were dented by hotter‑than‑expected inflation, while sector performance was mixed. Tech, finance and property fell, but healthcare, consumer staples and WiseTech rose. Upcoming drivers include the OPEC+ meeting, Black Friday sales and Australian economic data on building approvals and September‑quarter growth. 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 financial markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, while European stocks are heading for a muted finish to November. Bitcoin topped 90,000 on shifting sentiment, and China’s ANTA Sports is reportedly weighing a potential bid for Puma. In commodities, gold slipped from two-week highs while iron ore inched higher on a softer US dollar. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to open lower, snapping a four-day winning streak. 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.

ASX200 was flat after a 0.4% rise early, keeping a 2.3% weekly gain and ending a four week losing streak. Tech stocks outperformed, up about 2%, while energy fell 1.3% on oil price drops ahead of the OPEC meeting. With US markets closed for Thanksgiving, focus shifts to European cues and the upcoming Black Friday Cyber Monday retail surge. 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.

Technology stocks continued to lift Wall Street, helping the market recover ground lost in last Thursday’s sell-off as falling bond yields supported sentiment. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped nearly 3%, while Dell Technologies rose 6% on strong data-centre demand. Elsewhere, Robinhood shares surged 10% on acquisition developments, whereas John Deere slipped on a grim agriculture outlook. Back home, futures point to gains ahead of today’s business investment data. Farewell, Tom! Your market insights and sharp sense of humour will be greatly missed. 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 closed up about 0.7%, marking three consecutive days of gains and a weekly rise of roughly 2.2% after last week’s 2.5% slump. Hotter‑than‑expected inflation (headline 3.8%, core 3.3%) pushed RBA rate‑cut odds down to 24% for May. Materials, health and consumer stocks led the upswing while tech, telcos and utilities fell. Zip jumped 7% and DroneShield 8% after a European defence contract; Temple & Webster slumped 33% on a weak trading update. Looking ahead, US inflation, jobless claims and durable‑goods data, plus the RBNZ, UK budget and Beige Book, will shape market sentiment. 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 extended its rebound overnight as investors looked ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday and grew more confident in a December rate cut. US Treasury yields eased, with the 10-year slipping below 4% as Hassett emerged as the frontrunner for the Fed’s top job. In stocks, Nvidia fell as its rivalry with Google intensified, while Abercrombie's stock surged despite a general retail pullback. In commodities, oil declined as ongoing Ukraine–Russia talks raised expectations of improved supply. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to extend gains on Wednesday, with key inflation data and New Zealand’s rate decision in 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 omnyst

The Aussie market caught its breath today after yesterday’s strong rebound. We traded in a tight range for most of the session and finished up a touch, enough to make it two days of gains. Miners did the heavy lifting, rising about 1.7% thanks to firmer iron ore and stronger gold prices, while financials slipped roughly 0.7%. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank tumbled more than 7% after flagging deficiencies in money-laundering risk systems while on the other hand, Webjet impressed with record results and lifted 9%. Tonight is packed with US economic data, and tomorrow’s local inflation numbers at 11:30 a.m. will be the major focus, with headline annual inflation expected to push towards 3.9%. 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, se

Wall Street surged overnight as technology stocks powered higher and rate-cut optimism strengthened, with bond yields falling after dovish comments from Fed officials. Elsewhere, Broadcom joined Alphabet in leading the AI-driven rally, while Novo Nordisk slipped on disappointing Alzheimer’s trial results. Oil and gold rose as a weaker US dollar provided support. Back home, Aussie shares are set to extend gains on rising commodity prices. Meanwhile, Trump said he plans to visit China. 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 jumped 1.3% on Monday, snapping a week of declines and lifting the index to within 6.5% of its October record high. Tech and industrial stocks led the rise, while energy fell as oil slipped. Notable moves included Qube soaring 19.5% on a $11.6 bn Macquarie offer and DroneShield edging higher despite a steep MTD loss. Investors will watch Wednesday’s inflation print, the US Fed rate decision on 10 Dec, and a busy roster of AGMs later in 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.

US stocks staged a spirited recovery following Thursday’s drubbing, helped by comments from the New York Fed governor that signalled support for interest-rate cuts. Healthcare stocks led sector gains, with Eli Lilly up 1.6%, while Nvidia climbed on renewed optimism for its China sales outlook. In commodities, oil prices ended lower on Friday, settling at one-month lows. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to rebound on Monday from five-month lows. 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 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

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

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.

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