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.
Clear. Practical. No noise.
Market Updates
Latest Episodes
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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