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Market Close 17 Jan 25: Market jitters ahead of Trump inauguration
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The Aussie market experienced a rollercoaster week, with sharp swings and rebounds as investors digested key local and global developments. Chinese economic data surprised to the upside, with retail sales and production beating expectations. Insignia Financial surged 6.3% amid an ongoing bidding war, while Rio Tinto slipped on weaker production and…
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Morning Report 17 Jan 25: Stock rally stalls as Waller remarks boost bonds
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Wall Street consolidated after yesterday's surge, as investors digested comments from Fed Governor Waller, who suggested that rate cuts might be possible in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, U.S. retail sales advanced, capping off a solid holiday season, while the U.S. dollar slipped ahead of the Trump inauguration. In the commodities market, oil …
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Market Close 16 Jan 25: Best day of the year
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US inflation data fuelled optimism across markets, with softer-than-expected core inflation restoring hopes for rate cuts in the US this year. The ASX 200 surged 1.3%, marking its best day of the year, buoyed by US market gains and a strong local jobs report, albeit mostly part-time. Financials and tech stocks rebounded sharply after recent losses,…
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Morning Report 16 Jan 25: Stocks rally as U.S CPI quells Fed angst
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U.S stocks surged as investors celebrated easing inflation figures, marking the first decline in American core inflation in six months. Broad gains were seen across U.S. markets, buoyed by strong earnings reports from the banking sector. Leading technology stocks also rallied, driven by a fall in long-term interest rates. In the commodities market,…
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Market Close 15 Jan 25: Markets brace for a busy 24 hours ahead
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It has been a somewhat volatile session today with the market starting strong but dropping as the day went on. Laura and Stevie unpack this performance as investors brace for a busy 24 hours ahead with a multitude of US banks set to report on their results, and inflation data also being released which could impact interest rate decisions. They disc…
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Morning Report 15 Jan 25: Stocks eke out gains in countdown to U.S CPI report
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Wall Street saw an advance as U.S wholesale inflation eased unexpectedly, driven by a drop in food prices. Utilities led the markets higher, boosted by increased energy demand fuelled by AI innovations. Bank stocks lifted ahead of upcoming earnings reports, while shares of Eli Lilly, a weight loss drug company, declined due to cuts in revenue guida…
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Market Close 14 Jan 25: The market ends a three-session losing streak
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The market has ended in positive territory today following several sessions of losses. Laura and Stevie discuss this performance fuelled by a myriad of factors in the US, and the upcoming data that could shift their market in the days ahead. Back home City Chic was one of the best performers following an announcement around sales figures, most of t…
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Morning Report 14 Jan 25: Wall Street remains haunted by strong jobs numbers as US interest rates rise
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Wall Street faces mounting pressure amid rising interest rates, with the US 10-year Treasury yield hitting a 14-month high, causing stocks to tumble. Moderna shares plunged 20% after the company lowered its 2025 sales forecast, while Eli Lilly also saw a decline following its announcement to acquire Scorpion Therapeutics' experimental cancer therap…
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Market Close 13 Jan 25: The market closes with around 75% of stocks in the red
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The Aussie market has seen its biggest decline today in around 3 weeks wiping out all the gains of last week. Laura and Stevie unpack this performance which was largely fuelled by the US sharemarket which performed poorly on Friday following jobs and unemployment data that could result in a US rate cut being pushed out. Locally energy stocks have b…
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Morning Report 13 Jan 25: Strong US jobs growth sinks Wall Street
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Wall Street slumped following the latest job data, as US employment rose more than expected in December. This unexpected growth has narrowed expectations for interest rate changes, suggesting they may remain on hold for the foreseeable future. US interest rates, meanwhile, reached their highest level since November 2023. In the stock market, tech s…
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Market Close 10 Jan 25: The big 4 banks drag on the Aussie market
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The session started optimistically but has fallen into negative territory today. Laura and Stevie unpack this performance, with materials the only sector seeing improvements. The big 4 banks have played their part in dragging on the market and so they discuss this, but also acknowledge that the market is on track to see improvements overall across …
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Morning Report 10 Jan 25: US share markets closed for national day of mourning
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Wall Street is closed in observance of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, but investors continue to monitor U.S. economic news closely. U.S. Treasury yields are declining as markets remain focused on Trump-era policies, while bond traders anticipate that the upcoming jobs report will test the Federal Reserve's pricing strategies. In the …
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Market Close 09 Jan 25: First loss of the year for Aussie stocks
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Aussie stocks ended their winning streak with the ASX 200 down after a strong start to 2025. November’s retail sales data showed a 0.8% increase, softer than expected, reflecting cautious consumer spending despite heavy promotional activities. This adds weight to the possibility of an interest rate cut in February, though key data like employment s…
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Morning Report 09 Jan 25: Stock investors wary as interest rates creep higher
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Wall Street remains cautious as investors weigh the impact of Trump's tariff plans. Technology stocks continue to face pressure, with chip makers leading the declines. Quantum computing stocks fell sharply after Nvidia’s CEO suggested that the technology is still decades away from mainstream use. Meanwhile, banks are under pressure as interest rate…
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Market Close 08 Jan 25: Inflation data opens door for Feb rate cut
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The ASX 200 has extended its 2025 winning streak to five days, driven by a positive market reaction to November's inflation data. While headline inflation rose slightly due to electricity and fuel costs, core inflation dropped to 3.2%, below expectations, increasing the likelihood of an interest rate cut by the RBA in February. Materials and financ…
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Morning Report 08 Jan 25: Wall Street hit by inflation angst amid tech rout
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The US services index climbed, with the price gauge reaching its highest level since 2023, signalling persistent inflation concerns. Traders have adjusted their expectations, no longer fully pricing in a US rate cut before July. Meanwhile, US job openings surged to a six-month high, reflecting a resilient labour market. Additionally, the technology…
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Market Close 7 Jan 25: Will upcoming inflation data continue the market winning streak?
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The market has lifted again slightly today continuing the 4-day winning streak. Laura and Stevie unpack this ‘streak’ and look at the performance of the US market overnight with tech stocks seeing significant shifts. The Aussie dollar has improved today and so they look into the international happenings that have fuelled this, NVIDIA is back in the…
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