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The market is making back some of last weeks losses after two straight days of gains. The monthly report on consumer prices showed the annual inflation rate falling from 6.8% to 5.6% in May, well short of economist forecasts centred on 6.1%. Almost all sectors finished up except for Utilities. Harvey Norman rose on new profit guidance and Ramsay Healthcare rose after it said it was exploring the sale of a joint venture business. 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.

Tom and Ryan look to the U.S first this morning where investors have piled back into tech shares on Wall Street overnight. Meanwhile European shares have inched up on a China boost but rate hike fears limit gains. And the team assess inflation data released today. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. 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.

Laura is joined by Craig for your Tuesday market close update. The market broke its four day losing streak today, gaining 0.56%. 6 of the 11 sectors also finished up, with Real Estate coming out on top. The company behind KFC was on top today and Bega was down despite the sale of their Port Melbourne factory. Coming up later this week we have inflation data for May.  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.

Tom and Ryan take closer look at the market implications of geopolitical tensions in Russia. Meanwhile global stocks have eased with concerns over growth. Ryan takes a look into movements in the electric vehicle space. And Tom has this mornings AUD. 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 last week of this financial year is here and it has started with the ASX200 dropping for a fourth straight session. Only 2 of the 11 sectors managed to lift. Whiskey producer Lark Distilleries saw their share price drop and Silk Laser was up after agreeing to Wesfarmers purchase offer. Gold was a bright spot after developments in Russia over the weekend which strengthened commodity prices. Looking ahead, inflation and central banks will be in focus this week. 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.

Tom and Ryan look at U.S and European stocks this morning which have faltered at the prospect of lower growth and higher interest rates. They highlight the manufacturing sector which is continuing to decline globally. Ryan looks at the financial impact of the failed military coup in Russia. Plus the team look to the week ahead. 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.

It’s another bad day for the market with the ASX closing down, with only 18 of the 200 shares gaining. 9 of the 11 sectors were also in the red with energy performing the worst after a decline in oil prices. The Bank of England increased rates more than many expected and lithium companies came out on top today. Coming up, international data coming out overnight and next week will be the last of the financial year! 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.

Technology stocks have driven Wall Street higher overnight as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell wraps up his testimony. Meanwhile the Bank of England has announced a jumbo rate hike. Ryan looks into oil which has plunged on demand fears. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. 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.

Craig and Laura are back with the Thursday market closing update. The market closed significantly lower today along with all of the 11 sectors. If the market fell 0.02% more it would have ended with the worst day in three months. Investors are disappointed that stimulus measures haven’t yet been announced in China. At the same time the US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, warned that another two rate hikes could be applied in coming months. The Aussie dollar weakened to US67.6 cents. 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.

Tom and Ryan look to Wall Street this morning with a sell off as Fed Chair Powell hints at further hikes. Meanwhile stubborn U.K inflation turns the heat up on the Bank of England. And Ryan looks at commodities where oil rallies as grain markets tighten.  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.

Join Laura and Craig for the Wednesday evening market update. The ASX closed down today after 7 days of gains along with 10 of the 11 sectors. Multiple airlines struggled today as well as Flight Centre, who declined following their investor day. Coming up, US Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, will be giving two speeches overnight.  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.

Tom and Ryan look to the U.S where shares are down as investors look towards two consecutive days of testimony from the head of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell. Meanwhile minutes from the RBA board meeting show interest rate decision was finely balanced. Tom looks at what’s coming up today, plus this mornings commodities. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Laura is joined by CommSec Chief Economist Craig James to give you update you on Tuesday’s market performance. The market closed up for a 7th straight session, gaining over 3% over the last five days. 10 of the 11 sectors finished in the green today, with the healthcare sector being the only to decline. Shares slightly declined for media group ARN after they bought a 14.8% stake in rival Southern Cross Media, who as a result were the top performer on the All Ords today. Lake resources were the worst performer for the 2nd straight day after their worst day in 2 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

With Wall Street closed overnight, Tom and Ryan look at Europes response to global growth concerns. Plus the team look locally into the RBA minutes as well as Chinese interest rates which are in focus. Plus this mornings commodities and the AUD. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Craig joins Laura today as they unpack the Australian sharemarket which defied a negative lead from Wall Street to post firm gains on Monday. Meanwhile trading was generally quiet as investors looked ahead to key central bank events later in the week. Laura highlights a major sale in the gambling industry, plus the team look ahead at what to watch for tomorrow. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

It’s a new week and Tom and Ryan are back for another morning report. They discuss the conversations around the market, the future of rate rises, AI, the Chinese market and take a look at the week ahead. The US market will be closed on until our Wednesday for the Juneteenth holiday. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Laura is back to tell us which markets performed best this week and Chief economist Craig James looks at what market moving events are scheduled for next week. The Aussie sharemarket extended its winning streak to a 5th session, lifting by over 1% with AGL the big winner of the day lifting 10 percent. Looking ahead, Central banks and the topic of interest rates are expected to dominate market proceedings next week. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Ryan look to Europe this morning where the European Central Bank has hiked interest rates. Meanwhile Wall Street continues to build on earlier improvements. Plus Ryan looks into commodities prices and Tom looks at some key home builders in the U.S as well as the AUD. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Laura is once again joined by Chief Economist, Craig James for today’s market close update. The Australian sharemarket took a strong employment result in its stride today with the market closing in the green, along with 7 of the 11 sectors. The health care sector fell for the second day in a row and IAG was the best performer today. Finally, a big night of data ahead in the US and Europe. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street stocks end mixed after U.S Federal Reserve signals more rate hikes. Tom looks into some key health stocks, Ryan looks at some data out of China and the team look at Australia’s latest unemployment report. Plus commodities and the AUD. 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 omny.fm/listener for privacy information.