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CommSec Market Update

by CommSec

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Today’s combined position on our country charts.

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History builds daily. We started tracking this show on the Business chart recently, so the trend line appears after a second day of data.

About the show

Stay across key moves in the Australian and global share markets with the CommSec Market Update. Brought to you by CommSec’s expert team, join us for two, 10-minute episodes every weekday to keep your finger on the pulse. Start your morning at 7am with James Gruber and Gillian Bowen for a comprehensive analysis of overnight international moves and a look at what to expect for the day ahead. Then, once the ASX closes, join Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati for a thorough wrap-up of the day’s trade. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, we keep you up to date on the what, and also the why. 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.

Latest episodes

  • PM 07 Oct 26: ASX ends winning streak

    October 7, 2026 · 10 min

    The Australian share market ended Wednesday slightly lower after a mixed session, with banks and materials weighing on performance despite gains in healthcare and property. Key movers included uranium miners, tech stocks, and dividend…

  • AM 07 Oct 26: Another milestone beckons for Nvidia

    October 6, 2026 · 10 min

    Wall Street climbed to fresh record highs overnight, but which companies are driving the rally? Megacap and AI-related stocks were among the standouts as Treasury yields eased and investors looked ahead to the upcoming US earnings season…

  • PM 06 Oct 26: ASX up, consumer confidence plummets

    October 6, 2026 · 9 min

    The Australian share market continues its upward trajectory for a third consecutive session, buoyed by strong US leads and solid performance from miners and banks. However, consumer confidence surveys reveal deepening concerns about…

  • AM 06 Oct 26: Wall Street breaks records again. Why?

    October 5, 2026 · 9 min

    Wall Street climbed to fresh record highs overnight, but what is driving the rally? Last week’s softer-than-expected US jobs report has eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month, helping lift tech and AI-related…

  • PM 05 Oct 26: ASX ekes out gain in light holiday trade

    October 5, 2026 · 9 min

    The Australian share market opened with modest gains on Monday but faded through the session, finishing nearly flat as a long weekend holiday dampened trading volumes. Healthcare stocks led the way with several notable corporate deals…

  • AM 05 Oct 26: ASX set to follow Wall Street’s gains

    October 4, 2026 · 9 min

    Wall Street advanced on Friday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data eased expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this month. The ASX is poised to follow with a positive open as trading gets underway despite public holidays in…

  • PM 02 OCT 26: ASX recovers from worst day in months

    October 2, 2026 · 9 min

    The Australian share market recovered on Friday, climbing back into positive territory for the week after Thursday's worst session in nearly seven months. Tech stocks surged while most sectors improved, though property continued to…

  • AM 02 Oct 26: ASX set to rise after rough start to the month

    October 1, 2026 · 8 min

    The ASX is poised to rebound after a rough start to October, which saw the market suffer its worst session in almost seven months amid a global bond sell-off. Wall Street was relatively steady overnight as easing US bond yields helped…