Market Updates
A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team, designed for self-directed investors. Stay informed with the latest stock market, financial, and business news, published every weekday just before the market opens and after it closes (AEST).
Episodes
1946 episodes
End of Day Report – Friday 1 August: ASX 200 drops 81, unchanged for the week | Banks slide
The ASX 200 fell hard down 81 points to 8663 (-0.9%) to close the week, pretty much where it started. Banks which had been holding their end up, succumbed to gravity with CBA down 1.6% and NAB falling 1.2% as the Big Ban...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 August: US markets slip despite Meta and Microsoft | NFP tonight
Wall Street fell from early highs as earnings enthusiasm from Microsoft and Meta waned and Trump’s August 1st tariff deadline loomed. S&P 500 down 0.37%, Nasdaq flat. Dow fell steadily throughout the day like the...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 31 July: ASX 200 down 14 points | Resources down, banks up
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close down only 14 points to 8743 (0.2%). Banks back with CBA up 0.5% and NAB rising 1.1% with the Big Bank Basket up to $281.36 (+0.5%). Financials firmed, HUB up 1.6% an...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 31 July: US markets ease, Fed on hold | Microsoft and Meta soar on results
Wall Street recorded a primarily negative session despite US GDP of 3% in Q2 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell cooled hopes of a rate cut in September, after holding them steady in July. Powell argued rates have not held back the economy and in...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 July: ASX up 52, banks lead | CPI comes in better than expected
The ASX 200 rose 52 points to near record highs of 8756 (0.6%) after a benign CPI ensured we should get a rate cut in August. Familiar story, Banks firm with CBA up 1.6% and the Big Bank Basket up to $279.88 (...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 July: US markets ease ahead of Fed | MIN, ALX, PLS in focus
Wall Street recorded a negative session as disappointing earnings weighed on markets and investors awaited the Fed’s rate decision (tomorrow morning Australian time). Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple all report later in the week and the...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 July: ASX 200 up 7, good come back | Resources under pressure
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 7 points at 8705 (0.1%). Healthcare and industrials firmed, CSL up 0.5% and ALL up 0.5% with the banks slightly weaker. CBA down 0.4% and NAB up 1.2%. The Big<...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 July: US markets creep higher | Fed and results in focus
Wall Street recorded another modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by US-EU trade deal, and excitement over some major corporate earnings this week including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Ap...
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End of Day Report – Monday 28 July: ASX 200 up 31 points | Banks and industrials lead
The ASX 200 closed up 31 points to 8698 (0.4%) as banks were back in the driving seat. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $276.18 (+0.9%). MQG rallied 1.0% as financials generally found some love. X...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 July: US markets firm | US/EU trade deal
Wall St managed a broad rally on Friday night as optimism over a US/EU trade deal boosted the S&P 500 (+0.4%) to a fresh record high. That deal has now been done - described as the "Least worst" deal for the EU. ...
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End of Day Report – Friday 25 July: ASX 200 falls 43, narrow range | Resources taking a breather
The ASX dropped another 43 points to 8667 (0.5%) in a quiet trading day. Down 1% for the week. Not much fresh news around. Both banks and resources slipped. Iron ore miners under a little pressure after gains this week, BHP down 1,9% wit...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 July: US markets mixed, results dominate | SPI down 37
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuelled continued AI optimism. S&P 500 up 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.18%. Dow
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End of Day Report – Thursday 24 July: ASX 200 down 28 points | MQG drops 5%, FMG up 4.3%
The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock’s lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $274.86 (+0.2%). ...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 July: US pushes higher on trade deals | Alphabet and Tesla results
Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned with Japan. 15% broad tariff which could extend to cars. S&P 500 up 0.78%, Nas...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 July: ASX 200 up 60 | Banks catch a bid, resources firm
The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% with FMG up 2.3%. Gold miners were better, NEM up 1.9% and EVN risin...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 40 | Earnings in focus
Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq down 0.39%. Dow was choppy in the early se...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 July: ASX 200 up 9 | CBA crashes again, resources back
The ASX 200 finished up 9 points to 8677 as the initial rally fizzled out. More the sellers turned up in spades for the banking sector again. CBA crushed 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $272.11 (-2.6%), under s...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 14 | Resources in focus
Wall Street recorded a positive session, although it couldn’t maintain its early highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, ahead of Big Tech earnings kicking off this Wednesday with Alphabet and Tesla reporting. S&a...
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End of Day Report – Monday 21 July: ASX 200 drops 89 | Banks stumble badly, BHP, RIO and FMG higher
The ASX 200 dropped 89 points to 8668 (-1.0%) giving back Friday’s gains as banks came under intense pressure. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $279.24 (2.6%). CBA and WBC leading the sector down with othe...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 21 July: US markets slip | Quarterly reports in focus
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session after briefly dipping following Trump’s updated threats to the EU regarding tariffs – the Financial Times reported that Trump wants a minimum tariff between 15-20%. Markets tiring of having to r...
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End of Day Report – Friday 18 July: ASX 200 up 118 to new record | Banks fire, graphite flies
The ASX 200 exploded 118 points higher to 8757 (1.4%) as banks and resources caught a wave of buying. BHP production numbers, coupled with iron ore gains in Asia, helped the Big Australian up 3.0%. RIO up 1.8% with FMG lagg...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 18 July: US markets hit new records on earnings and data | Graphite in focus
Wall Street recorded a positive session against a backdrop of positive economic surprises. Retail sales rising more than expected and jobless claims falling, while major AI company Taiwan Semiconductors beat earnings expectations....
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End of Day Report – Thursday 17 July: ASX 200 up 77 to new record | Banks surge, gold suffers
The ASX 200 marched back 77 points to 8639 (0.9%), new highs as jobs numbers opened the doors to an August rate cut. Banks led the charge, nothing new there, with CBA up % and the Big Bank Basket up to $283.65 (+1.5%...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 July: US markets inch higher | Bank results fail to inspire
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session despite major indices such as the S&P500 and the Nasdaq falling over 1% after Bloomberg reported that Trump would fire Fed chair Jerome Powell – Trump quickly denied the rumours, settl...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 July: ASX 200 drops 69 | Banks under pressure, gold miners fall
The ASX 200 fell 69 points to 8562 after a record yesterday. Banks were weak on proposed RBA charges changes, CBA off % with the Big Bank Basket down to $279.26 (-1.5%) NAB under extra pressure on CEO issues, ...
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