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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 2229 episodes
Market Updates
Latest Episodes
End of Day Report – Friday 6 March: ASX 200 down 89 points, off lows | US futures positive
The ASX 200 smashed lower from the start. Red lights out and down we went. At the chequered flag, the index was down 89 points to 8851 (1.0%). Off lows. Narrow range trading again. Down around 3.8% for the week. Worse week since April. In the p...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 March: US markets fall but off lows | Commodities under pressure
Stocks resumed their decline Thursday after a one-day respite as concerns over the Iran war flared up again with U.S. crude topping $80 per barrel.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 784.67 points, or 1.61%, to 47,954.74. The ...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 5 March: ASX 200 jumps 39, Korea up 11% | Banks and tech rally
The ASX 200 limped around most of the day closing up 39 points to 8940 (0.4%) with a conviction less rally. Banks found their feet with CBA up 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket up to $299.13 (+0.5%). MQG had a rare good day up 3...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 March: US markets bounce with no conviction | Gold recovers slightly
Stocks rose on Wednesday, building on the momentum seen late in the previous session, as the surge in oil prices pulled back following developments in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and fears about a U.S. economic growth scare faded.The Do...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 March: ASX 200 drops 176 with banks and resources sold down | Tech holds up
Day 5 - The ASX 200 fell another 176 points to 8901 (1.9%) as resources and banks came under pressure. Asian regional markets went into full panic mode with Korea down 11%, its largest move since the GFC. It had been a tear for some week...
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