CommSec Market Update

The ASX is set for a weaker start to the week as investors look ahead to key Australian employment figures and what they could mean for next week’s RBA rate decision. Wall Street mostly gained on Friday as oil prices eased, although rising bond yields kept interest rate concerns in focus. Plus, CommSec welcomes a familiar face back to the team. Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok 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 Australian share market closed slightly lower on Friday as mining stocks and gold miners provided support amid broader weakness. With Middle East tensions persisting and inflation concerns elevated, markets are pricing in a potential rate hike at the Reserve Bank's late September meeting. Over twelve and a half billion dollars in dividends are set to be paid next week as investors digest upcoming employment data. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok 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 rebounded overnight as easing oil prices and bond yields helped investors move beyond the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike. The ASX is poised for a stronger open, while attention turns to RBA Governor Michele Bullock and other officials appearing before a parliamentary committee today. Plus, why expectations for Australian interest rates have shifted sharply in just a few weeks. Join James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist, and Gillian Bowen, Head of Media and Markets at CommSec, as they take you through all the key numbers. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok 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 Australian share market edged higher on Thursday as gains from the big four banks offset weakness in mining and energy. US markets fell overnight following the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in years, with further increases flagged. Gold miners struggled while defence stocks surged. Key catalysts loom including the Bank of Japan decision and the Reserve Bank's September meeting. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok 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 US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points overnight, with signals of at least one more hike this year sending Wall Street mostly lower. The ASX is poised to follow with a sharp fall at the open, while oil prices retreated on easing concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Plus, why some investors are starting to see better value in Australian bonds compared with shares. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. Check out our Market News page Follow us on:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTok 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.