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Wall Street’s sell-off deepened overnight, led by software and cloud stocks. In corporate news, Walmart joined the US$1 trillion club, becoming the first retailer to reach the milestone. In Europe, shares climbed to fresh record highs, supported by strength in mining stocks. Commodities were volatile, with oil prices rising after the US shot down an Iranian drone, while gold jumped its most since 2008 as buyers returned to the market. Back home, Australian shares are expected to fall following the RBA’s rate hike, while the Aussie dollar surged initially before easing back. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie stocks staged a robust recovery today, reclaiming most of Monday’s losses despite the Reserve Bank of Australia handing down its first rate hike in over two years. The board unanimously lifted the cash rate to 3.85%, citing a material pick-up in inflation. Governor Michele Bullock maintained a cautious tone, refusing to rule further moves in or out while monitoring a tight labor market. The Materials sector spearheaded the rebound as gold and silver stabilised. Newmont surged after yesterday's heavy sell-off, while CBA rose despite flagging a multi-million dollar customer provision. Attention overnight turns to US earnings from Amazon and Alphabet. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street kicked off February on a stronger note, led by gains in the tech sector, though losses in Walt Disney weighed on sentiment after the company flagged a weaker outlook. In Europe, shares climbed to record highs, driven by strength in banking stocks. Commodities were under pressure, with oil sliding 5% on signs of US-Iran de-escalation, while gold extended its selloff as higher CME margin requirements compounded recent losses. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to rebound, even as the Reserve Bank is poised to lift the cash rate. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market suffered its sharpest fall in months, sliding deep into the red as a global commodity rout sparked a nasty four-day losing streak. The sell-off followed President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Warsh’s hawkish reputation sent the US dollar surging, causing gold to suffer its steepest crash since the 1980s and silver to plunge even further. Local gold miners like Newmont and Northern Star were crushed as the broader Materials sector retreated sharply. In contrast, Nine Entertainment extended its winning streak following a massive billboard acquisition. GrainCorp plummeted on a major profit downgrade, while the "Big Four" banks showed some resilience. All eyes now pivot to tomorrow’s high-stakes RBA meeting, with markets heavily favouring the first interest rate hike in over two years. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks tumbled and precious metals slumped after Donald Trump chose Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the central bank. Apple defied the broader sell-off, reporting its strongest-ever iPhone sales. In commodities, silver has plunged 30% from recent highs in its worst stretch since 1980, while gold recorded its steepest fall since 1983. Back home, Australian home prices continued to rise in January, though local shares are expected to open lower as the RBA begins its two-day policy meeting. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market ended January with its third daily decline, down 0.7%. A 3% tumble in Materials led the drop as gold and silver prices pulled back following a historic 20% monthly rally. Sentiment was further pressured by speculation that Trump will nominate hawk Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Locally, Nine Entertainment jumped 4% after a massive $850 million pivot to acquire billboard giant QMS Media, while ResMed rose 4% on strong earnings. All eyes now turn to Tuesday’s RBA meeting, with a 70% chance of a rate hike looming. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks swung as investor nerves around hefty AI spending sparked volatility, with Microsoft sliding after flagging a sharp jump in capital expenditure. That tech-led weakness spilled into Europe, where stocks were dragged lower by a broader sell-off in the sector. In commodities, gold eased as investors took profits following record highs, while copper surged to fresh all-time highs as speculative buying gathered pace. Back home, Aussie shares are set to open higher, supported by oil prices climbing to a five-month high. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market finished almost flat today, recovering from morning lows despite lingering rate hike fears. While the ASX 200 slipped for a second session, the real drama unfolded in the commodities space as gold shattered records, soaring to $5,500 per ounce. BHP continued its record run, hitting an all-time high, while Deep Yellow surged 12%. Conversely, rare earth miners like Ioneer and Lynas tumbled after reports the Trump administration may abandon price floors for critical minerals. Attention now turns to tonight's US earnings from Apple and Amazon. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street wavered overnight, with the S&P 500 briefly topping the 7,000 mark before pulling back as investors looked ahead to the Fed decision and big tech earnings. Meanwhile, US Treasuries fell and equities struggled for direction after the Fed held rates steady. Elsewhere, European shares slipped, weighed down by weakness in luxury stocks. Commodities saw oil prices hover near four-month highs, while gold surged past US$5,300 for the first time. Locally, Aussie shares are expected to edge lower amid renewed rate hike jitters. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market’s winning streak snapped today as hotter-than-expected inflation data fueled fears of a February rate hike. With core inflation hitting 3.4%, markets are now pricing in a 70% chance of an RBA move next Tuesday, sparking a sell-off in Retail and Tech stocks. Despite the gloom, BHP hit a record all-time high, cementing its position as Australia's most valuable company, while the Aussie dollar cracked 70 US cents for the first time in nearly three years. Energy stocks also sparkled, led by a 3% lift for Woodside following a production beat. Attention now turns to the US Fed decision tonight and a massive slate of tech earnings including Meta and Microsoft. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street pushed to fresh records, with the S&P 500 hitting new highs on solid corporate earnings as the US dollar slid to a four-year low. Upcoming results from the Magnificent Seven are expected to test the rally, while Medicare rate changes are weighing on health insurers. Meanwhile, US bond yields were mixed ahead of an expected pause in Fed rate cuts. In the commodities market, oil futures surged as winter storms disrupted US production. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to rise for a fourth straight session ahead of key inflation data, while the Aussie dollar climbed to a three-year high as the greenback rout deepened. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market surged to a three-month high, driven by a powerful mining rally and Wall Street momentum. BHP reclaimed its title as Australia’s most valuable company from CBA, hitting a two-year high as safe-haven demand pushed gold past $5,100 and silver to record peaks. 10 of 11 sectors lifted, however DroneShield tumbled 6% on pipeline concerns despite record revenues. All eyes now pivot to tomorrow's critical inflation data, with markets pricing a 60% chance of a February RBA rate hike. US tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft, and Apple add to a high-stakes week as the ASX targets 9,000 points. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street extended gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising for a fourth straight session ahead of mega-cap earnings and the upcoming Fed decision. Elsewhere, US bond yields edged lower as investors assessed demand, while European shares finished higher, led by bank stocks with earnings in focus. In commodities, oil prices dipped as traders weighed a US coal snap and the resumption of supply from Kazakhstan, while gold surged to a fresh record above $5,100 on heightened geopolitical demand. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to reopen higher on Tuesday, supported by soaring precious metals. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie market capped a volatile week with a modest gain, as record-breaking gold prices and a tech surge offset weakness in the banking sector. Gold miners remained the standout story, with Evolution, Westgold, and Genesis hitting all-time highs as the precious metal tracked toward its strongest weekly gain since 2020. However, the day’s top performer was Life360, which skyrocketed 27% after hiking profit targets following record user growth. Guzman y Gomez also climbed 4% on an exclusive delivery deal with Uber. Looking ahead, a holiday-shortened week looms with the market closed Monday, followed by a high-stakes local inflation update and earnings from US giants Apple and Microsoft. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street pushed toward record highs after tariff tensions eased and fresh data reinforced the resilience of the US economy. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields edged lower as solid employment and spending figures bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve can stay on hold. Elsewhere, European shares rebounded after Donald Trump walked back tariff threats linked to Greenland. In commodities, oil slid 2% as Trump softened his stance on Greenland and Iran, while gold extended its record-setting rally, topping US$4,900 an ounce. Back home, Australian shares are expected to open flat ahead of the Australia Day long weekend. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.