US indices soar to unprecedented heights on the heels of surprising CPI figures, signaling potential rate adjustments according to Tom and Ryan. With tech surges and retail eyes on Walmart, markets react to US economic data. European markets remain steady as commodities gain ground amid a dollar dip. Anticipation mounts for the Aussie market as the ASX 200 is poised for gains and the Aussie dollar hits a four-month high, closing strong

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Aussie job figures and US inflation has investors watching closely today.  Craig and Steve look at how this upcoming data could impact the local market and of course deep dive into the outcome of the federal budget.  They discuss how the market reacted, what the outcomes could do to inflation, and the state of the Aussie market as a result.  They also look at the day ahead, discuss the stocks that saw the most attention today, and unpack the performance of each of the sectors.

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 Join Tom & Ryan as they dissect how markets shrugged off hotter-than-expected producer inflation numbers in the US, focusing instead on Jerome Powell's hints of a potential inflation decline. Attention will now turn to the CPI report tonight for further insights. European markets show mixed responses, influenced by discussions of rate cuts and corporate news. Locally, the focus is on the federal budget's impact, with anticipation around the wage price index indicating ongoing wage growth. Commodity markets experienced fluctuations, notably in oil, gold, and iron ore prices, influenced by various factors including supply concerns and defaults in China's property market.

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The market has remained quiet today as investors wait for the coming data influx later this week.  Craig and Steve chat through those upcoming market movers, in particular the federal budget and US inflation data.  They discuss some of the speculations, the stocks that caught their eyes today, and what to watch in the hours ahead.

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US investors tread cautiously ahead of pivotal inflation figures, setting the tone for a mixed start in Australia where BHP faces rejection from Anglo-American for the second time. Hosts Tom and Ryan navigate through the day's market movements, from modest shifts in US indices to European markets' softness, unpacking corporate highlights including Apple's tech ambitions and Walgreens' strategic moves. The spotlight shines on the Australian budget forecast, revealing a clash between Treasury and Reserve Bank on inflation outlooks. 

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Last week was great for Aussie investors but this week has kicked off a touch more cautiously.  Craig and Steve discuss this breather and look at the meaningful market movers that are going to come through in the days ahead including the federal budget.  They discuss if rate cuts are still on the agenda, the two companies that most heavily weighed on the Aussie market, and what to expect in the day ahead.

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From Wall Street's cautious optimism to the European markets' record highs, Tom and Ryan cover it all, including intriguing tidbits like McDonald's $5 meal deal and China's economic indicators. With the Aussie shares poised for a dip and key inflation data looming, this week is set to have analysts on their toes!

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The market managed to claw back some of yesterday’s losses today.  Laura and Stevie reflect on what overall has been a positive week – the best since late March and look at the performance of each of the sectors.  They discuss the big movers of the week, the data that has come out that has influenced these shifts, and look at what could be on the cards for the local market across the weekend.

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Join Tom and Ryan as they delve into the impact of rate cut expectations on Northern Hemisphere stock markets, dissecting the implications of jobless claims and employment trends for investor sentiment. Despite reporting strong quarterly performance, including a near-doubling of earnings per share and record-high bookings, Airbnb's stock fell by 7%, highlighting the market's sensitivity to forward guidance from companies. The ASX is expected to end the week higher, driven partly by positive earnings results from companies like Life360 and QB Insurance

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It has been an ugly day for the market today with declines across the board.  Laura and Stevie discuss this abrupt end to the gains, look at the international economic data that could impact markets overnight, and pre-empt the week ahead which will be rife with local data.  They look at the winners and losers in each of the sectors with a quarter of the market’s losses related to one company, and what could move markets tonight.

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As US markets tread cautiously in anticipation of forthcoming inflation data, the spotlight shifts to Sweden's unexpected interest rate cut by the Riksbank, signalling potential ripples across commodities and mining sectors.

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