Market Updates
A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team for self-directed investors.
Published every weekday before the ASX open and after the close (AEST), these short updates cover what's moving markets, key developments overnight, and the themes shaping the trading day.
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 August: ASX 200 falls 41 - CBA - SEK - PMV in focus - US CPI tonight
The ASX 200 closed down 41 points to 9,209 (-0.45%), as the banking sector came under a little pressure, despite CBA results beating forecasts ever so slightly. WBC continued lower, down 0.9%, while MQG...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 August: SPI Futures down 40 after another Quiet Wall St Session -
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 August: ASX 200 up 18 - Off highs - RBA holds rates unchanged - SGH falls - 360 drops - ASB launched.
The ASX 200 gained 18 points to 9,251 (+0.2%), with a slight flip higher as the RBA kept rates unchanged. Once again, we saw banks under some modest pressure, with ANZ down 1.3% and the Big Bank Basket down 0.3% to $287.50....
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 August: US markets drift lower - Oil jumps - Gold better - SPI down 3 - 360 smashed - SGH Results - RBA
The S&P 500 lost 0.1%, the Nasdaq retreated 0.3%, and the Dow shed 61 points on Monday as markets assessed the outlook for interest rates this year amid growing doubts that a lasting resolution to the conflict with Iran is near. A rally in ...
End of Day Report – Monday 10 August: ASX 200 falls 31 - WBC weighs - CAR zooms higher - Bids a plenty - RBA tomorrow
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 10 August: US markets firm - SPI up 33 - Gold jumps - WBC results - CAR results - No deal in Gulf
The S&P 500 rose on Friday as traders interpreted an unexpected loss of jobs in July as meaning the Federal Reserve won’t need to raise interest rates soon and can leave monetary policy on hold for now.The broad market index advanced...
End of Day Report – Friday 7 August: ASX 200 down 8 - Closed up 3.2% for the week - US futures mixed - Europe on holidays - NFP tonight.
The ASX 200 clawed back early losses to close down 8 on the day at 9,264 points (0.1%). Up 3.2% for the week. It was a mixed picture across the market as investors waited for the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) report tonight an...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 7 August: US markets pause on Iranian proposals - Oil up - SPI down 4 - NCK results - Atlassian soars 32% on results.
US stock indices closed lower on Thursday as a rebound in energy prices revived concerns that the Fed could raise interest rates next month. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.4%, and the Dow shed 464 points. Yields rose alongside...
End of Day Report – Thursday 6 August: ASX 200 up 44 to new record - Gold shines - AMP jumps - REA and NWS Results - US futures drifting
The ASX 200 put in another solid day, rising 44 points to 9,272 (0.5%), as the banks and gold stocks shone. We did see higher levels earlier in the session, but some of the enthusiasm was sapped by a fall in the Kospi, while BH...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 August: US markets ease - Dow higher at new record - SPI down 9 - Gold shines - REA and NWS Results - AMP Buyback
US stocks closed near record levels on Wednesday as an improving macroeconomic backdrop and strong corporate earnings supported sentiment. The S&P 500 inched down 0.2%, closing near yesterday's record. while the Dow added 263 points to reac...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 August: ASX 200 hits record close - Banks subdued - Resources rally hard - Yields fall - Tech rallies again - Gold jumps.
The ASX 200 climbed to a record high today, up 79 pts to 9225 (0.9%) as buyers returned to the resources sector.The rally was led by BHP, up 3.3%, and RIO, up 2.3%. We also saw strong buying in LYC, whi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 August: US market soar to new records - SPI up 41 - Record in sight? EDV Results - Oil down - Gold up - Yields fall
US stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching fresh record highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and lower oil prices amid optimism that the US and Iran could reach an agreement to reopen the St...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 August: ASX 200 soars 127 pts to Five Month High - Banks shine - Gold better - Industrials and Healthcare ahead - Tech Roars
The ASX 200 climbed to a five-month high, rising 127 points to 9,146 (1.4%), as the banking sector took off once again. CBA rose 1.6% and NAB gained 3.0%, with the Big Bank Basket climbing to $300.56...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 August: US markets hit records - Oil down - SPI unchanged - Results kick off
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End of Day Report – Monday 3 August: ASX 200 closes on high - up 43 - FPR bid - US futures solid - Gold higher - Oil down
The ASX 200 closed up 43 points at 9,020, as promising news from the Middle East over the weekend encouraged buyers back into the market. Stronger US futures helped sentiment, while a fall in the oil price added to the opti...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 August: US markets better - SPI down 85 before US -Iran talks announced - Oil falls hard - FPR takeover bid
Wall St rose on Friday night, closing out one of the wildest weeks of the AI boom with a decisive snapback. Dow Jones up 277 points. S&P 500 up 0.70%. Nasdaq up 1.00%. Russell 2000 down 0.50%. <...
End of Day Report – Friday 31 July: ASX 200 closes up 9 - Korea goes nuts - Good week for ASX - Banks flat - Miners up - Quarterlies finish.
The ASX 200 closed up a mere 9 points at 8,978 (0.1%), as a solid start gave way to caution ahead of the weekend. There was a bounce today in some of the oversold small and mid-cap stocks as the banks eased back, with CBA down 0.4% and <...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 31 July: US markets jump on earnings - Apple falls to the ground - SPI up 99 - Gold up - Quarterly dump continues
US stock indices closed higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session's losses as chipmakers rallied and investors assessed earnings. The S&P 500 gained 1.7%, the Nasdaq jumped 3.4%, and the Dow added 614 points. Microsoft surged...
End of Day Report – Thursday 30 July: ASX 200 drops 71 - Banks flat - Gold miners slip - Tech rallies - Quarterlies continue
The ASX 200 gave back 71 points to 8,968 (-0.8%) as profit-taking set in across the board. Banks were mixed, with CBA and ANZ down slightly, while NAB and WBC edged higher. MQG, though, fell ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30 July: US markets fall on Fed hold - Yields rise - SPI down 51 - Quarterlies continue - NAB update
US stock indices closed lower on Wednesday as investors following the Federal Reserve's policy decision and another selloff in chipmakers ahead of major tech earnings. The S&P 500 fell 1.5%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 2.1%, and the Dow shed 1,153 ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 29 July: ASX 200 jumps 91 - CPI better than expected - CSL soars to the Horizon - RIO stuns - Fed tonight.
The ASX 200 put in another solid performance, rising 91 points to 9039, as iron ore results cheered the resource sector and industrials continued to push higher. The market also took comfort from the latest CPI reading, whi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29 July: US markets mixed - SPI up 74 - Rotation continues - Quarterlies and CPI today - RIO results.
US equity indices closed mixed on Tuesday as chipmakers extended their selloff, while earnings and falling oil prices supported investors' sentiment. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% and the Dow Jones rose 537 points while the Nasdaq 100 fell 1%. Co...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 28 July: ASX 200 up 54 - Solid turnaround - Banks and Tech lead - Gold slips - Oil and gas better - KOSPI down nearly 11%
The ASX 200 shrugged off early losses to close 54 points higher at 8948 (0.6%), with the banks proving resilient yet again. CBA rose 1.5% and NAB gained 0.7%, taking the Big Bank Basket to $295.23 (+1.3%) Other finan...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 July: US markets mixed - Oil drop 9% - Gold up - SPI down 20 - Quarterlies in focus.
US stock indices closed mixed on Monday as chipmakers extended their selloff ahead of this week's Fed decision and a busy slate of economic data and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 ended little changed, the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.3%, while the D...
End of Day Report – Monday 27 July: ASX 200 jumps 122 - US futures solid - Banks and Resources firm - Even Tech jumps - Big week in US ahead.
The ASX 200 started the week on a strong note, up 122 points to 8,894 +1.4%), as most sectors of the market rallied hard, with the exception of oil and gas, as Trump's threat of a massive attack on Iran was wound back and US futures rallied. Th...