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.
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 15 July: Resources Take the ASX Up 33 Points -
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 15 July: US Markets push higher on CPI and Fed - SPI up 49 - Oil up - Gold up - EVN quarterly
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 14 July: ASX 200 closes unchanged on resource rally - Asia holding firm - Gold and oil bounce
The ASX 200 finished unchanged at 8809, fighting back from earlier losses as resources found a footing. US futures helped, as did steady markets across Asia. Banks eased back, with CBA down %, leaving the Big Bank Basket at...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 14 July: US markets slide - Chips get fried - Oil jumps - SPI down 8 - US Earnings in focus - Warsh on the Hill.
US stock indices closed lower on Monday amid weakness in chipmakers and a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop. The S&P 500 fell 0.8%, the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.9%, and the Dow dropped 138 points. Chipmakers sank on persistent concerns that AI ...
End of Day Report – Monday 13 July: ASX 200 closes up 3 - Banks hold firm - Miners slip - XRO CEO sells out - SK Hynix Crashes
The ASX 200 recovered from early losses to close up just 3 points at 8,809, despite weakness across the region, particularly in Korea. Once again, the banks held firm, with the Big Bank Basket rising to $283.41 (up 0.8%). ANZ was ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 13 July: US Markets firm - SPI up 43 - RRL pulls out - Oil up
Wall St rose Friday, closing out a second straight week of gains in a quiet session. Dow Jones up 150 points. S&P 500 up 0.42%, closing in on record highs. Nasdaq up 0.29%. Russell 2000 down 0.49%. VIX<...
End of Day Report – Friday 10 July: ASX 200 up 0.5% - Resources bounce back - Banks firm - Healthcare and Industrials lose ground.
The ASX 200 rose 44 points to 8,806, up 0.5%, after a slow start, with the banks finding their feet. For the week, the ASX 200 fell 38 pts. CBA rose 0.5% and ANZ gained 0.8%. The Big Bank Basket rose to $281.06 (0.6%...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 10 July: US markets push higher - Chips better - SPI down 2 - Gold up - Oil down - BVS upgrade
US stocks gained traction on Thursday amid gains for chip producers and an improvement in credit conditions. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq 100 gained 1.3%, while the Dow rose 200 points. Memory chip producers were sharply higher as m...
End of Day Report – Thursday 9 July: ASX 200 falls 23 - Banks firm - Iron ore sinks - Gold falls - Oil up
The ASX 200 fell 23 points as, once again, resources came under pressure. BHP fell 1.1%, RIO was hit hard following a broker downgrade, down 3.3%, and FMG also lost ground. Gold miners were weaker despite gold holding relat...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 8 July: ASX 200 stages a Argentinian fightback to close down only 19 - Resources weaker - Banks firm - Tech down
The ASX 200 fell another 19 points to 8785 (0.2%) as resources were once again under pressure. Well off the lows though of around 120 pts down. BHP fell 2.3% on potential strike action, RIO dropped 2.6% and FMG held up rela...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 9 July: US markets recover from lows - SPI down 49 - Oil jumps on renewed conflict - Gold steady - Fed Minutes
US stock indices closed mixed on Wednesday as higher oil prices worsened the macroeconomic backdrop while chipmakers rebounded. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, the Dow lost 577 points, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%. Treasury yields rose after Pre...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 8 July: US markets fall - US Launches strikes against Iran - Oil spikes - SPI down 39 - Resources under pressure
US stock indices closed lower on Tuesday amid a selloff in chipmakers. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.8%, and the Dow Jones lost 131 points, pulling back from a record high. Semiconductor stocks came under pressure as inves...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 7 July: ASX 200 drops 27. - Banks shine - Resource hit as flare up in Gulf hurts - WTC up - US markets weaker - Samsung tumbles.
The ASX 200 fell 27 points to 8,804 (0.3%) as resources came under significant pressure following renewed kinetic action in the Gulf. Gold miners eased and the broader resources sector was weak.The big miners struggled, with BHP d...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 7 July: US Markets head higher - Dow over 53k - SPI up 3 - Quiet day ahead again
The S&P 500 gained 0.72% to end at 7,537.43, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.12% to 26,121.16 as markets started a new trading week following Friday’s U.S. Independence Day holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 155.84 poin...
End of Day Report – Monday 6 July: ASX 200 down 13 - Banks ease - Tech rallies slightly - VAU bid - US Futures up.
The ASX 200 closed down 13 points at 8,831 (0.2%) after drifting from positive to negative throughout the day. The banks were a little sloppy, with WBC down 1.1% and the Big Bank Basket falling to $273.60 (-0.3%). The insurance se...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 6 July: ASX 200 set to open weaker - GMD bids for VAU - SPI down 35 - Fed Minutes this week.
US Markets closed Friday - Gold steady - SPI down 35 - GMD bids for VAU - Quarterlies continue.Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering mar...
End of Day Report – Friday 3 July: ASX 200 soars 120 pts as banks and miners fly high - Up 0.9% for the week - US closed tonight - Gold shines - Quarterlies in focus.
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 3 July: US markets mixed - Jobs below estimates - Closed tonight SPI up 52 - Gold recovers
US equity indices closed mixed on Thursday, as tech volatility gripped trading ahead of the holiday, despite easing concerns over rate hikes. The S&P 500 was flat and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.8%. Chipmaker stocks fell for a second day as inves...
End of Day Report – Thursday 2 July: ASX 200 up 2 pts - Good comeback - Banks up 1.1% - PPT bid - Gold miners better - US futures flat.
The ASX 200 rose just 2 points to 8725 after an early swoon. NAB jumped 3.8% on a broker upgrade, WBC followed, up 2.2%, and the Big Bank Basket rallied to close at $269.80 (+1.1%)Financials were mixed, although insu...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 2 July: ASX Set to Open Lower - SOX down but MAG7 and Software Up -
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 1 July: ASX 200 falls 56 as banks sold down - BHP up 0.9% - CSL up - S32 soars on AAI deal - US futures drift lower
The ASX 200 dropped 56 points today to close at 8,723 (0.6%), with the banks suffering steep losses. CBA dropped 2.4%, and ANZ fell 2.5%, with the Big Bank Basket declining to $266.89 (-2.3%). Other financials were mixed, w...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 1 July: US markets end quarter on high - SPI up 8 - S32 sells assets to Alcoa
US stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, supported by strength in the technology sector and easing inflation risks. The S&P 500 gained 0.8%, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.7%, and the Dow Jones added 136 points to close at a record high of 5...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 30 June: ASX 200 drops 45 in afternoon weakness - Gold miners smacked - Banks firm - US Futures lacklustre
The ASX 200 finished the financial year on a lacklustre note, falling 45 points to 8779 (0.5%) as the banks gained and gold miners came under renewed pressure. The Big Bank Basket rose to $273.04 (0.4%) despite CBA holding firm. Other fi...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 30 June: US markets push higher | Nasdaq up 2%
US stocks closed sharply higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.2%, the Nasdaq 100 surging 2.3%, and the Dow Jones gaining 307 points to finish at a fresh record high, as investors reassessed the AI trade following the recent selloff. ...
End of Day Report – Monday 29 June: ASX 200 up 59 - Late run - Banks firm - Tech jumps - Ex Divs abound
The ASX 200 rose 59 points today to close at 8823 (0.7%), with the banks solid. CBA rose 1.0% and NAB gained 1.0%, with the Big Bank Basket up to $271.94 (0.8%). Other financials also had a good session, with NWL ris...