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Market Updates

A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team, designed for self-directed investors. Stay informed with the latest stock market, financial, and business news, published every weekday just before the market opens and after it closes (AEST).

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11:42

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 June: US markets hit...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/25

Wall Street recorded a mixed session as the initial euphoria of the Israel-Iran deal wore off and investors weighed Powell’s second day of congressional testimony – it was nothing we had not heard before or weren’t expecting, hardly market moving. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq up 0.31%. Dow fell steadily throughout the day, but recovered somewhat during the final hour of trading. Ended mid-range, down 107 points. Most sectors negative. Tech the lone major positive standout, after Loop Capital rais...

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13:12

End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 June: ASX 200 up 4...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/25

The ASX 200 trod water rising 4 points to 8559 as CPI numbers came in below forecast. Narrow trading range. Banks were firm again, CBA up another 1.7% with the Big Bank Basket at $295.09 (+1.5%). Financials also doing well, GQG up 9.1% and XYZ up 1.0% with REITs better on rate cut hopes. GMG up 0.4% and CHC rising 1.2%. Industrials were mixed, retail better on rates, LOV up 1.9% and NCK rallying 3.3%. Travel stocks better too, CTD up 2.2% with LNW soaring as ALL fell 0.9%. SGH continue to pus...

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13:37

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 June: US markets hit...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/24

Wall Street rose for the second consecutive session as a ceasefire between Israel-Iran was declared by Trump and seemingly accepted by both parties - markets ran bullish with the narrative. Elsewhere, Jerome Powell appeared before the House Financial Services Committee and insisted he was not in a rush to cut interest rates as the effects from tariffs were yet to fully appear in the data, his stance contrasting against recent comments from other Fed officials which raised the possibility of a...

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11:44

End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 June: Peace! ASX 200...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/24

ASX 200 jumps 81points to 8556 (1.0%) on peace deal in Iran/ Israel conflict. Oil tumbles, gold slips, CBA rockets. Across the board gains, with the Banks leading the way, CBA up 2.1% and WBC up 2.6% with the Big Bank Basket up to $290.77 (+2.0%). MQG jumped 2.4% with fund managers also in demand, GQG up 6.9%. Industrials firmed, QAN up 2.4% as VGN relisted today up 11.4%, Tech better, WTC up 2.5% and the All-Tech Index up 1.2%. Resources were firm with BHP rallying 2.4% and FMG up 4.8% with ...

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5:33

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 June: Iran retaliation...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/23

Wall Street rose last night despite continued tension in the Middle East as Fed Vice Chair Bowman sparked hopes of a July rate cut and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee noted tariffs are having a more modest inflationary impact than expected. S&P 500 up 0.96%, Nasdaq up 0.94%. Dow rose at open, fell into negative territory around midday, but rose steadily from then to end near the high. Up 375 points. All sectors positive except for Energy which followed oil down after Iran retaliatory attac...

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11:32

End of Day Report – Monday 23 June: ASX 200 drops 31...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/23

ASX 200 fought back to close down only 31 points at 8475 (0.4%). Banks once again the swing factor as , with gold miners sold off despite geopolitical rose 1.0% and the Big Bank Basket better at $284.86 (). Insurers better, QBE up 0.3% with REITs easing, VCX down 0.8% with other financials easing. MFG off 3.8% and ASX down 0.8%. Industrials weaker across the board. BXB off % with QAN falling 1.9% as oil rose, TLS fell 0.2% with ALL down 2.6% and retail under a little pressure. ADH fell 20.5% ...

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11:42

Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 June: US futures ease...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/22

Wall Street edged down as the Israel-Iran conflict continued to weigh on markets. Iran said it would not discuss the future of its nuclear program while under attack by Israel. Will be the headlines for the foreseeable future. S&P 500 down 0.22%, down 0.15% this week. Nasdaq down 0.51%, up 0.21% this week. Dow rose at open, but fell throughout the day in a choppy session. Ended up 35 points, modest gains, closer to low than high. Mixed sector performance. Energy up despite oil paring its ...

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12:07

End of Day Report – Friday 20 June: ASX 200 down 18...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/20

The ASX 200 falls another 18 points to 8506 (0.2%) in quiet trade. Banks eased back after a stellar run, CBA down 0.2% with ANZ off 2.5% and MQG falling 1.9%. Financials steady, ASX up 0.6%, must be the new logo, Insurers slightly better. REITs too turned up, DXS up 1.0% and CHC up 0.5%. Defensives slipped, WES off 1.6% and WOW and COL eased with TLS down 0.6%. Retailers also fell slightly, JBH off 1.2% and TPW falling 2.6%. Tech eased with the All-Tech Index unchanged. Resources were mixed, ...

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8:35

Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 June: US markets closed...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/19

European markets fell overnight as the BoE held rates at 4.25% on persistent inflation concerns. The headline level not expected to fall below 3% for the rest of the year. The Middle East conflict was highlighted as new uncertainty with potential to raise energy prices and inflation in turn. The decision was expected. Not the hawkish commentary. ASX set to fall. SPI futures down 23 points. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking expos...

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4:27

End of Day Report – Thursday 19 June: ASX closes near...

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2025/06/19

The ASX 200 claws back early falls to close down just 8 points to 8524 as CBA hits a new record, up 1.5%. The Big Bank Basket continues higher, sucking in money, WBC up 0.7% and NAB up 0.3% with the Basket up to $284.69 (+1.3). Other financials lacklustre, GQG falling -4.4% on low volumes. REITs better, GMG flat and SCG up 1.1% with industrials mostly weaker, CPU down 1.5%, REA off 0.4% and retail squirming after KMD warning. LOV off 2.8% with PMV down 1.7% and travel stocks also suffering, C...

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12:27

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 June: US markets ease...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/18

Wall Street oversaw a mixed, flat and choppy session as the Fed kept rates the same, as expected. Markets still expect two rate cuts this year but now only expect one in 2026 and a further cut in 2027 after Powell made clear the importance of waiting and seeing the effects of tariffs on inflation. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq up 0.13%. Dow rose at open, fell a little throughout the day, and dropped after Powell’s comments. Ended near low, down 44 points. Mixed sector performance. Financials best ...

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4:48

End of Day Report – Wednesday 18th June: ASX flat |...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/18

The ASX 200 has finished the day near unchanged. Down 10 points as the market stays on hold ahead of more news in the Middle East and tonight’s Fed meeting. No late rescue for iron ore stocks or gold. Stayed worst sectors. BHP and RIO down 1%. FMG worst in the top 100. -4%. EVN and NST down 3.6% and 2% despite bullion staying flat overnight and during our session. Oil price also flat all day which took the interest out of WDS and STO. Rare earths took a break. LYC no change. Want to invest wi...

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11:56

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 June: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/17

Wall Street recorded a night of losses as the US moved fighter jets to the Middle East and Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. US retail sales data also came in lower than expected, dropping 0.9% against a forecasted rise of 0.1-0.2%. S&P 500 fell 0.84%, Nasdaq down 0.91%. Dow dropped at open, recovered by midday, but fell throughout the rest of the session. Ended near low, down 299 points. Nearly all sectors in the red. Energy the exception, followed oil up which rose on e...

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11:32

End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 June: ASX 200 down 7,...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/17

The ASX 200 dropped 7 points to 8541 (0.2%) as nerves crept back in on Iran/Israel issues. Trump flew back to Washington to handle the situation. G-7 now G-6. Banks slipped slightly, CBA down 0.2% and ANZ off 0.5%. The BIg Bank Basket down to $280.41(-0.2%). MQG slid 0.4% with REITs also lower except GMG up 1.1% and other financials mixed too. Industrials pretty much lower across the board, drifting rather than sold off, TCL off 0.8%, REA down 0.5% and TLS falling 0.2%. Retailers mixed, as we...

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12:57

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 June: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/16

Wall Street recovered from Friday losses and then some as Israel-Iran’s feud left crude production and exports unaffected while hopes of a truce between the countries increased. S&P 500 up 0.94%, NASDAQ up 1.5%. Dow finished middle of the range, up 317 points. Most sectors up. Tech, Cyclicals and Financials best performers as risk-on sentiment reignited and the outlook for the global economy improved. Meta led the gains from the major players, up 2.9%. Announced WhatsApp is getting ads an...

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10:47

End of Day Report – Monday 16 June: ASX 200 up 1...

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2025/06/16

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12:33

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 June: US markets fall...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/15

Wall Street dropped sharply as Iran launched missiles at Israel, responding to Israeli strikes aimed at reducing Iran’s nuclear capabilities, sending oil up 7%. S&P 500 down 1.13%, down 0.39% for the week. NASDAQ down 1.3%, down 0.63%. Dow dropped at the open, steadily recovered, but fell again from midday onwards. Finished near low, down 770 points, down 565 points for the week. All sectors red except for energy which followed oil up. Financials worst performer, with Visa (-5.0%) and Mas...

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13:31

End of Day Report – Friday 13 June: ASX 200 down only...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/13

The ASX 200 started strong but as news of the Israeli attack came through, we turned negative. The index fell 18 points to 8547 (0.2%) for a gain of only 31 points this shortened week. Performing much better than the US which had futures off between 1.5-1.8%. Stand-out sectors were not unexpectedly gold miners and oil and gas stocks. Crude and bullion jumping on the Iranian news. NST up 5.1% and EVN rising 5.5% with BGL up 4.3%. Resources generally were flat, BHP down 2.6% with FMG slightly f...

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13:38

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 June: US markets push...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/12

Wall Street up overnight. A strong outlook by Oracle refuelled AI optimism, countering the negativity weighing on the indices by tensions in the Middle East and a sharp drop in Boeing shares. S&P 500 up 0.38%, NASDAQ up 0.24%. Dow dropped at the open but recovered steadily throughout the day to end three points off the high. Finished up 102 points. Most sectors positive. Cyclicals and Industrials the exceptions, the former dragged down by Tesla (-2.2%), as rival BYD launched cheapest UK m...

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12:51

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 June: ASX 200 turns...

Market Updates ·

2025/06/12

The ASX 200 gave up strong early gains closing down 27 at 8565 (0.3%). US futures and lack of detail weighing on sentiment as Asian markets generally weaker. Banks slid slightly, CBA down 0.5% with NAB down 0.2% and the Big Bank Basket down to $262.66 (-0.5%). MQG whacked 1.6% with insurers also under pressure. REITs mixed, GMG off 1.2%. Industrials generally lower, ALL off 1.6% with retail down, led by SUL off 1.6% and BAP falling 2.7%. Travel stocks also under pressure, CTD down 3.1% and WE...

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