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).
Podcasting since 2021 • 1779 episodes
Market Updates
Latest Episodes
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 2 April: US markets firm ahead of Liberation Day | Gold holds
The S&P 500 climbed on Tuesday in another volatile session as the market awaited clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy rollout. Wall Street also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data.The bro...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 1 April: ASX 200 rallies 82 points | RBA on hold, gold at records
The ASX 200 rallied hard despite negative US futures with a 82-point gain to 7925 (+1.0%). The RBA left rates on hold as expected. Banks were the turn around story with CBA up % and the Big Bank Basket up to $...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 1 April: US markets rally off lows | Gold hits record, RBA today
The S&P 500 rallied back from early losses on Monday to end the session higher, as traders nervously looked ahead to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. The broad market index added 0.55% to close at 5,611.85. At one point, it fell as mu...
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End of Day Report – Monday 31 March: ASX 200 drops 139 on quarter end | US Futures down
The ASX fell 139 points to 7843 (-1.7%). Tariff and global growth fears weighed as Asian markets saw profit taking, Japan off 3.8%. Some patches of green with the banks holding up better than expected, CBA up 0.3% but MQG off 3.4%...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 31 March: US markets stumble on inflation and tariffs | DHG agrees bid
Wall St sold off on Friday after new economic data reignited tariff driven stagflation concerns. Dow Jones down 401 points, closing on the low. S&P 500 down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.7%. Discretionary
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