ASX 200 rallied 16 points to 8556(0.2%) after stalling at record highs. For the week the index is up 45 points. RBA next week. Once again results dominated after a strong lead from US markets. Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket at $272.43 (-0.5%). CBA lost 0.8% and MQG eased 0.3%. AMP results saw a big rerating downwards, off 14.9% and GQG rose an…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Indian Market Sentiment Expected to Improve Today The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Apple and Tesla, after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a roadmap for charging reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. Stocks also gained after data showed U.S. producer prices increased in Ja…

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ASX 200 rallied 5 points as banks lost momentum. CBA up 0.5%, the Big Bank Basket closed at $273.85 (+0.3%). Insurers slumped led lower by IAG on disappointing numbers, losing 12.6%, SUN also off 4.6% with SDF falling 3.1%. Other financials were ok, MQG up 0.3% and GQG up 0.9%. ASX had a good results driven by volume increases on futures and option…

Morning Market Commentary Global Markets Poised to Surge Amid Fresh Hopes for Ukraine Peace Prospects U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed higher-than-expected inflation. It triggered an aggressive selloff of Treasurys and undermined the Federal Reserve's ability to keep cutting interest rates. The con…

US equity markets experienced mixed performances following the release of hotter-than-expected inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January increased by 0.5% month-over-month and 3% year-over-year, surpassing market expectations. This development has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain elevated interest rates thro…

ASX 200 rallied 51 points to a new record of 8535 (+0.6%) after a slow start dominated by results. CBA set the tone and gained 2.5%, with other banks following in its wake, the Big Bank Basket up to $272.97 (+2.0%). MQG found some love from brokers, up 1.7%, and SUN delivered a special dividend up 1.3%. GQG continued higher by 1.7% with MFG going d…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Modest Recovery in Early Trade After Five-Session Decline Wall Street's main indexes ended mixed on Tuesday as gains in Coca-Cola and Apple offset losses in Tesla, while investors parsed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments. The U.S. central bank is in no rush to cut its short-term interest rate ag…

The S&P 500 posted a narrow gain on Tuesday as investors digested cautious commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates. Concerns remain over the direction of the economy amid U.S. tariffs and the possible escalation of a global trade war. The S&P 500 added 0.03% to end at 6,068.50, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.36% to …

ASX 200 gave back early gains to close up 1 points at 8484 as falls in CSL post results, took its toll. CSL down after analyst briefing and US flu shots underwhelming. Banks held firm although CBA down % ahead of numbers tomorrow. WBC up % and ANZ up % with the Big Bank Basket at $267.86 (-0.2%). MQG reported 9-month numbers. Nothing much to get ex…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Wall Street ends higher on AI strength America's main indexes closed higher on Monday, lifted by Nvidia and other AI-related stocks. Steelmakers surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Trump's latest potential trade barrier escalation would in…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 167.01 points, or 0.38%, led by a 4.8% gain in McDonald's. The 30-stock index closed at 44,470.41. The S&P 500 gained 0.67% to end at 6,066.44, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.98% to 19,714.27. The market remains jittery on a mix of inflation worry coupled with concern over how Trump's plan for tariffs coul…

ASX 200 falls 29 points to 8483(0.3%). Banks steady as she goes ahead of CBA results later this week. MQG fell 0.9% and PNI sliding 4.2% with GQG up 3.1% on FUM numbers. REITs mixed as GMG fell 0.9% and SCG rose 1.1%. Healthcare better, RMD up 0.6% and PME up 0.5% with CSL bucking the trend down %. Industrials flat as retail came under some pressur…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trump Escalates Trade War The U.S. stock market slumped last week, with the S&P 500 giving up its weekly gain after investors fretted over reciprocal tariffs planned by President Donald Trump. The uncertainty around trade and tariffs continues to remain perhaps the biggest overhang on markets. While U.S. tari…

US stocks tumbled overnight, with the Dow (-444pts), S&P 500 (-0.95%), and NASDAQ (-1.37%) after Trump announced plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs reigniting fears of a global trade war. Trump did not specify which countries would be targeted, but markets worried about the potential inflationary effects of new tariffs. On the economic front, th…

A quiet cautious session as the ASX 200 gave back 9 points to 8411. Down 21 points for the week after a torrid start. Banks were solid ahead of CBA results next week. The Big Bank Basket rose to $268.42 +0.2%) MQG slipped slightly with GQG down 1.3% with insurers steady. REITs better on lower 10-year yields, GMG up 0.6% and CHC up 0.5%. Industrials…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary All eyes on Governor Malhotra U.S. stocks were mixed at the end of choppy session on Thursday as investors digested a spate of earnings. Amazon reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts' estimates, however, its revenue outlook for the first quarter missed projections. Amazon shares were trading lo…

Wall Street closed mixed overnight, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ up 0.36% and 0.51%, supported by upbeat earnings reports. The Dow lost 126 points (-0.28%). Up 93 points at best. Down 328 points at worst. Small caps lower too, Russell 2000 off 0.39% and the VIX eased a further 3.34%. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insi…

The ASX 200 continues to march ever higher gaining 104 points to 8521 with a cooee of the record close. Banks led, everything else follows. CBA is up %, and ANZ is playing some catch-up football is up %, with the Big Bank Basket up to a new record of $267.97 (2.5%). MQG bounced 0.9% but still some question marks given the banks green and clean push…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Markets Pin Hopes on Quarterly Earnings Today US equity markets finished higher on Wednesday, reversing modest losses at the open, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.4% and the Dow rising by 0.7%. The real estate and information technology sectors were among the top performers of the S&P 500. The ADP employment survey for …

US stocks rose overnight, brushing off underwhelming earnings from Alphabet. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, with about 350 companies in the index ending in the green. The NASDAQ edged 0.20% higher, buoyed by gains in Nvidia (+5.4%), helping offset Alphabet's 7.3% tumble after the company posted downbeat cloud revenue growth. The Dow Jones ended near sessi…

The ASX 200 finished up 43 points at 8417 (0.5%). Resources were the stars today, BHP up 1.5% with FMG rallying another 2.0% and even lithium stocks better, MIN up 1.8% and PLS up 1.8%. Gold miners took a little while to warm up, but NEM ended up 1.2% and DEG up 2.5% with WGX bouncing back 3.4%. Uranium stocks glowing again, PDN up 2.8% and DYL up …

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trade Optimism & and FII Short Covering Boost Markets The three major stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, aided by energy stocks, while investors saw reason for optimism for a trade breakthrough between the U.S. and China after President Donald Trump delayed tariffs for Canada and Mexico. After signing an…

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 moved higher on Tuesday due to a strong gain in Palantir , as Wall Street sought stable footing following the latest developments on the global trade front. The tech-heavy index jumped 1.35% to 19,654.02, while the S&P 500 rose 0.72% to 6,037.88. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134.13 points, or 0.3%, to 44…

The ASX 200 finishes down 5 at 8374 (0.1%) as nerves and some investor apathy kicked in. China imposing a 15% tariff on US Coal and LNG hurting sentiment late. After a strong start banks faded with the Big Bank Basket closed modestly lower at $260.06(-0.25%). CBA down 0.3% with WBC down 0.2%. MQG kicked 0.4% higher and other financials improved, GQ…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Short covering to propel markets higher The major US stock indexes closed lower on Monday, but partly recovered from initial steeper losses. U.S. President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcem…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday staged a major comeback, recovering steep losses from earlier in the session after President Donald Trump said tariffs against Mexico would be paused for one month. The Dow ended the day down 122.75 points, or 0.28%, to close at 44,421.91. At its lows of the day, the Dow was down 665.6 points, or 1.5%. The…

ASX 200 kicks off February with a Trump Tariff induced loss of 153 points to 8379 (-1.8%). No sign of any rally as US futures point to further loses. Across the board falls with the Big Bank Basket down to $260.71 (-1.6%). CBA off 1.5% with MQG falling 1.6% and insurers weaker, QBE down 2.3% and SUN off 3.2%. REITs also under pressure, GMG off 1.6%…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Tumultuous Week ahead - Trump Tariffs Trigger Trade war Global markets face significant turbulence following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs: 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports, and 10% on Chinese goods. U.S. stock futures have fallen sharply in response, potentially setting the stage for…

Wall Street closed out the week lower after the White House confirmed tariff plans on Mexico, Canada, and China. The Dow Jones trimmed 337 points (-0.75%). Up 172 points at best. Down 375 points at worst. The S&P 500 lost 0.50%, and the NASDAQ fell 0.28%. For the week, Dow +0.27%, S&P 500 -1.0%, and NASDAQ -1.64%. For January, Dow +4.70%, S&P 500 +…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Trump's Tariff Move Rattles Global Markets US Stocks tumbled on Friday afternoon after the White House’s confirmation of tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China would take effect on Saturday. It caught markets off guard as most had been hoping that Trump wouldn't follow through on his earlier threat to impos…

The ASX has finished the day up 39 points or 0.45%. Up 1.8% for the week. This close matches the all-time high achieved back in December. The day’s gains were driven primarily by a rally in mining, real estate and technology stocks. Technology was the biggest gainer, continuing the DeepSeek scare recovery and following Nasdaq futures higher. Why no…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Market Mosaic - US Economy, Tech Earnings, and Shot Build-up before the Budget. Dalal Street braces for action-packed session with multiple market-moving events in focus this week. U.S. equity markets advanced Thursday, buoyed by robust fourth-quarter GDP data and mixed corporate earnings. The economy grew at…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 168.61 points, or 0.38%, closing at 44,882.13. At its session highs, it had added nearly 300 points. The S&P 500 rose 0.53% to 6,071.17, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.25% to end at 19,681.75. Stocks cut gains late in the session after President Donald Trump announced his intention to implement 25% tarif…

The ASX 200 up 47to 8494 (0.6%). Record intra day, but unable to hold. Banks led the charge as always, CBA up 1.0% with the Big Bank Basket up to $264.96 (0.8%). MQG rallied 1.4% with insurers also in demand, XYZ up 2.8% and REITs firm on rate cut hopes. GMG bouncing 0.8% and SCG up 0.8%. Healthcare was stronger, CSL perked up and have been doing w…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Brace for volatility The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5%. The Fed also made no change to its balance-sheet-reduction program, known as quantitative tightening (QT). Fed Chair Powell took a measured stance in his post-meeting press conference,…

The S&P 500 slid on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged in its first policy decision of the year, while Nvidia slipped following a strong session. The broad market index fell 0.47% to close at 6,039.31, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.51% to end at 19,632.32. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 136.83 points, or 0.…

The ASX 200 faded slightly to close up 48 points at 8447, almost at an all-time high as US markets rebounded and CPI came in better than expected opening the door to a February rate cut. Banks led the charge early before fading slightly, the Big Bank Basket closed off at $262.75 (-0.1%). MQG rose 0.7% and insurers did better with QBE up 0.7%. Finan…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary Markets recover from Deepseek Selloff US Equity markets finished higher on Tuesday, as technology stocks rebounded from sell-off that was sparked by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model that could threaten the dominance of U.S. rivals. Some investors hunted for bargain…

The S&P 500 advanced 0.92% to 6,067.70, with technology shares seeing the biggest gains among sectors. The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.03% to 19,733.59, following a 3.1% decline a day ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 136.77 points, or 0.31%, to 44,850.35. Nvidia bounces 8.8% ASX 200 SPI up 36 - CPI today - Quarterlies Why not sign up for a…

ASX 200 fell 10 points to 8399 as DeepSeek weighed on energy and data centres. Banks kicked higher again with CBA up % and NAB up % with the Big Bank Basket up to $263.02 (0.7%). Financials were generally weaker, MQG down 1.5% on its data centre exposure and ASX falling 5.1% with IFT off 4.4%. REITS mixed with data centre fave GMG down 8.2% and SGP…

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Relief Rally at the opening DeepSeek's introduction of a free, open-source AI model has rattled the technology sector, with the Chinese company claiming capabilities comparable to ChatGPT at substantially lower development costs. The announcement triggered a massive selloff in technology stocks, particularly affect…

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down sharply Monday on concern about an artificial intelligence stock bubble popping because of the emergence of Chinese startup DeepSeek, which has possibly made a competitive AI model for a fraction of the billions Silicon Valley is spending. The Nasdaq Composite lost 3.07%, falling to 19,341.83, and the S&P …

Opening Bell - Morning Commentary Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Colombia – Rattles global markets. Trump’s abrupt tariff announcement rattled global markets as he ordered his administration to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia hours after its president refused to allow two military planes carrying deported migrants to land, punishing a US secur…

ASX 200 up another 30 points to 8409 (0.4%). Plenty of green across the board, even resources improved in places. BHP up 0.5%, RIO up 0.3% and FMG rallying 1.0%. Gold miners eased back, EVN down 1.8% and NST off 0.6%. WGX dropped 4.8% on quarterly feedback. Lithium stocks firmed slightly, IGO confirmed the closure of its TLEA refinery, up 0.8% and …

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary First signs of semblance American stock market rally saw further gains Thursday. The S&P 500 finished the day up 0.5%, surpassing its previous record finish of 6090. President Donald Trump, speaking remotely at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reiterated plans for tax cuts and tariff hikes. U.S. crude oil p…

The S&P 500 rallied to record highs on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and cheaper oil prices. The broad market index added 0.53%, notching an all-time intraday high for the second straight session. The benchmark finished the day at 6,118.71, surpassing its prior all-time closing high of 6,090.27 recorded in ea…

The ASX 200 took a tumble today down 51 points to 8379 (0.6%) as resources came under pressure on Trump tariffs fears. Asian markets were resilient and iron ore unchanged in Singapore, but miners still sold off. BHP down 1.7% with FMG off 2.2% on quarterly numbers, lithium also under pressure too with PLS down 3.7% and MIN off 3.3%. Gold miners eas…

Opening Bell - Daily Morning Commentary S&P 500 hits fresh highs Wall Street's indexes rose on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 hitting an intraday record high. Investors cheered streaming video provider Netflix's quarterly report and President Donald Trump's private-sector artificial intelligence infrastructure investment plan. US President D…

Stocks climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high, as Oracle and Nvidia rallied on artificial intelligence optimism and President Donald Trump’s new term in office. The S&P 500 advanced 0.61% after hitting an intraday record of 6,100.81, exceeding the last milestone touched in December before the market pullback. The broad…