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.
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End of Day Report – Friday 27 March
The ASX 200 fell only 9 points to 8516 (-0.1%) with a gain this week of 1%. Trump extended the deadline for hitting Iranian energy assets by ten days, helping US futures turn positive. A mixed picture today, the Big Bank Basket $2...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 March: US markets slide as oil rallies again | SPI down 91
The S&P 500 fell on Thursday, weighed by higher oil prices, as traders followed the latest developments out of the Middle East.The broad market index declined 1.74% to end at 6,477.16, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 2.38% and closed...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 26 March
Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 March
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 March
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 March
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 March
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 March: US markets surge on TACO man peace moves | Oil drops 10%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 631 points, or 1.38%, to close at 46,208.47. The S&P 500 rose 1.15%, and ended at 6,581.00, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.38% and settled at 21,946.76. Before Trump’s comments,...
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End of Day Report – Monday 23 March
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 March: US markets stumble again on war news | SPI down 156
Stocks tumbled in volatile trading Friday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran showed no sign of abating and oil prices continued their ascent. The Dow Jones Industrial average shed 443.96 points, or 0.96%, ending at 45,577.47. The...
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End of Day Report – Friday 20 March: ASX 200 down 69 points | Banks slid, resources found some buyers
The ASX 200 fell another 69 points to 8428 (0.8%) for a weekly loss of around 2.2%. Today we saw the banking sector come under a little pressure. CBA fell 1.0% and the Big Bank Basket dropped to $298.51 (%). NAB was the big...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 March: US markets stage recovery | Oil slips, gold and silver fall
US equity indices pared significant session losses on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended down just 0.2% while the Dow Jones declined 0.3% following a recovery from four-month lows. Volatility across asset classes eased as US oil retre...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 19 March: ASX 200 drops 1.7% to lowest level in four months | Resources crushed
The ASX 200 fell 143 points to 8498 (1.7%), its lowest level in four months. $265bn has now been wiped off the index since the halcyon days of February. It is all about the oil price and the realisation that this war could really drag on longer...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 March: Fed and Iran take Wall Street lower
Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:...
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 March: ASX 200 up 26 points | Calm returns (for now)
The ASX 200 rose 26 points to 8641 (0.3%) as confidence increased for an end to the war as oil prices fell slightly in Asia. A mixed session with the banks steady as CBA rose 0.6% with the Big Bank Basket steady at $302.98 ...
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 March: US markets push slightly higher | Oil up, gold steady
A positive night on Wall Street even though Brent oil rose 3% as the Iranian conflict drags on indefinitely. Sentiment around travel and consumer spending got a boost after airline stocks Delta and American Airlines raised ...
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 March: ASX 200 up 31 points | RBA hikes as expected
The ASX 200 rose 31 points to 8614 (0.4%) despite the RBA raising rates as expected. The vote was close though, 5-4, a dovish hike. Banks were firm on the rate hike, CBA up 0.3% and the Big Bank Basket up to $302.60 (0.5%). Insure...
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 March: US markets rally as oil falls | Meta to cull jobs
Stocks rose on Monday, while oil prices pulled back as Wall Street tried to recover from another losing week, with investors monitoring the latest developments of the Iran war.The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 387.94 points, or 0.83...
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End of Day Report – Monday 16 March: ASX 200 drops 34 | Banks solid, tech and resources fall again
The ASX 200 fell 34 points to 8583 (0.4%) as US futures stabilised and oil failed to kick despite weekend moves against Kharg Island. Banks held firm with CBA up 1.0% ahead of RBA. The Big Bank Basket rose to $300.96 (0.6%). Other...
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 March: US markets slip | Kharg Island the focus as oil rises
US stocks finished down for the last session of the previous week. The S&P500 dropped 0.6%, the Nasdaq 0.9% and the Dow 119 points. Brent oil went up again to US$103 a barrel. Almost everything else, commodity wi...
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End of Day Report – Friday 13 March: ASX 200 drops 12, down 2.8% for the week | NST crashes on guidance downgrade
The ASX 200 lost a mere 12 points to 8617to finish the week down 2.6%. Banks pushed higher led by NAB with the Big Bank Basket back up to $299.06 (+1.1%). Insurers also better as rate rose, SOL up 1.5% and MFG contin...
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 March: US markets fall as oil hits $100 | SPI down 24
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 739.42 points, or 1.56%, closing at 46,677.85. The S&P 500 lost 1.52% and settled at 6,672.62, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 1.78% to end at 22,311.98. All three indexes posted closing lows for 2026, ...
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End of Day Report – Thursday 12 March: ASX 200 drops 115 points | Oil and gas hold up, coal better
The ASX 200 fell 115 points to 8629 (1.3%) as oil prices spiked higher on tankers hit in the Gulf. Another $50bn in value knocked off the ASX 200. Broad based losses with the banks falling, ANZ leading the big four down off 2.5% with the...
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 March: EIA releases strategic reserve | Oil still rises
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 March: ASX 200 jumps 51 as banks and resources charge higher | US futures positive
The ASX 200 rallied another 51 points in quiet trade. Jumped 17 points at the close on ETF rebalancing. Waiting for more news. Banks and resources led the gains, the Big Bank Basket up to $299.01 (0.8%) with ANZ the standout, up 1...
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