ASX 200 down 2 to 8596 on a volatile day as banks saw selling and money move to BHP and other resources. CBA was down for another day, as its now four out of five down days closing off % with the Big Bank Basket

Wall Street reached new highs as Tech stocks rallied and a trade agreement with Vietnam helped to calm nerves about a prolonged trade war. S&P 500 up 0.47%, Nasdaq up 0.94%. Dow fell at open, recovered and rose f...

ASX 200 rose 57 points to 8598 (0.7%) to a fresh record high as retail sales opened the door to a rate cut next week. Resources leading the way higher with BHP, RIO and FMG all doing well, FMG the best up 3.8%...

Wall Street began the quarter with a mixed session as Trump’s tax and spending bill passed the US Senate and Tesla hit a 3-week low. Trump and Musk’s feud was reignited by some social media posts in which Musk criticised the bill ...

ASX 200 fell just 1 point to 8541 in quiet trade as banks came under some pressure. CBA sold down 1.2% as money flowed to other three, ANZ up 2.5% the big winner. The Big Bank Basket flat at $286.04 (0.4%).

Wall Street ended the quarter on a high as both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached record levels. Putting the bow on their best quarter in over a year, buoyed by possible trade deals and rate cuts. S&P 500 up 0.52%, Nas...

ASX 200 marched 28 points higher to 8561 (0.3%). After a tepid start, US futures kicked higher on trade deal hopes, dragging the ASX with it. Small closing sell-off from highs. Banks steady after early losses, the basket up to $287.13 (%). M...

Wall St rose Friday to reclaim record highs in a volatile session. S&P 500 and Nasdaq up 0.52%. Dow up 432. Small caps up 0.24%. Stocks initially rose as the PCE price index came in line with expectations and US/China a...

The ASX 200 fell 37 points to 8514 (-0.4%) as banks saw profit taking as EOFY approaches. The Big Bank Basket down to $287.72 (-2.4) with CBA down 2.8%. Industrials were also weaker...

Wall Street continued forward with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just shy of all-time closing highs. The major US indices benefitted from the continued ceasefire in the Middle East and weakening economic data which supports rate cuts. F...

The ASX 200 fell 8 points to 8551 in quiet trade. Banks fell slightly with the Big Bank Basket at $294.91 (0.1%). ANZ the star playing some catch-up up rising 2.2%. Insurers slid, QBE off 0.6% and financial se...

Wall Street recorded a mixed session as the initial euphoria of the Israel-Iran deal wore off and investors weighed Powell’s second day of congressional testimony – it was nothing we had not heard before or weren’t expecting, hard...

The ASX 200 trod water rising 4 points to 8559 as CPI numbers came in below forecast. Narrow trading range. Banks were firm again, CBA up another 1.7% with the Big Bank Basket at $295.09 (+1.5%). Financials also doin...

Wall Street rose for the second consecutive session as a ceasefire between Israel-Iran was declared by Trump and seemingly accepted by both parties - markets ran bullish with the narrative. Elsewhere, Jerome Powell appeared before the Ho...

ASX 200 jumps 81points to 8556 (1.0%) on peace deal in Iran/ Israel conflict. Oil tumbles, gold slips, CBA rockets. Across the board gains, with the Banks leading the way, CBA up 2.1% and WBC up 2.6% with the Big ...

Wall Street rose last night despite continued tension in the Middle East as Fed Vice Chair Bowman sparked hopes of a July rate cut and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee noted tariffs are having a more modest inflationary impact than expecte...

ASX 200 fought back to close down only 31 points at 8475 (0.4%). Banks once again the swing factor as , with gold miners sold off despite geopolitical rose 1.0% and the Big Bank Basket better at $284.86 (). Insurers better, QBE...

Wall Street edged down as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to weigh on markets. Iran said it would not discuss the future of its nuclear program while under attack by Israel. Will be the headlines for the foreseeable future. S&P...

The ASX 200 falls another 18 points to 8506 (0.2%) in quiet trade. Banks eased back after a stellar run, CBA down 0.2% with ANZ off 2.5% and MQG falling 1.9%. Financials steady, ASX up 0.6%, must be the new logo, Ins...

European markets fell overnight as the BoE held rates at 4.25% on persistent inflation concerns. The headline level not expected to fall below 3% for the rest of the year. The Middle East conflict was highlighted as ...

The ASX 200 claws back early falls to close down just 8 points to 8524 as CBA hits a new record, up 1.5%. The Big Bank Basket continues higher, sucking in money, WBC up 0.7% and NAB up 0.3...

Wall Street oversaw a mixed, flat and choppy session as the Fed kept rates the same, as expected. Markets still expect two rate cuts this year but now only expect one in 2026 and a further cut in 2027 after Powell made clear the importan...

The ASX 200 has finished the day near unchanged. Down 10 points as the market stays on hold ahead of more news in the Middle East and tonight’s Fed meeting. No late rescue for iron ore stocks or gold. Stayed w...

Wall Street recorded a night of losses as the US moved fighter jets to the Middle East and Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. US retail sales data also came in lower than expected, dropping 0.9% against a forecasted rise ...

The ASX 200 dropped 7 points to 8541 (0.2%) as nerves crept back in on Iran/Israel issues. Trump flew back to Washington to handle the situation. G-7 now G-6. Banks slipped slightly, CBA down 0.2% and ANZ off 0.5%. T...