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Market Updates

A twice-daily podcast from the Marcus Today team for self-directed investors.Published every weekday before the ASX open and after the close (AEST), these short updates cover what"s moving markets, key developments overnight, and the themes shaping the trading day.Clear. Practical. No noise.

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13:06

End of Day Report – Tuesday 26 August: ASX 200 slips...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/26

The ASX 200 gave back 37 points to 8936 (-0.4%) as most sectors slid. Banks were relatively flat with the Big Bank Basket at $282.39 (-0.5%). Other financials lost ground, NWL down 3.2% and HUB continuing to fall off 5.5%. Insurers were under a little pressure, with REITs lower too. GMG slipped 0.4% and ASK fell 6.2% as the bidder pulled out. Industrials slid, WES off 0.8% and TCL down 1.1% as retail weakened, JBH off 1.1% and PMV down 2.3%. WEB fell 5.7% on results, while COL rallied hard, u...

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16:31

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 26 August: US markets...

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2025/08/25

Wall Street closed lower as markets awaited developments on the path of Fed policy and index heavyweight Nvidia’s Wednesday results. Nvidia climbed 1.0% as its earnings loomed while key data releases before the Fed’s next meeting, such as PCE this Friday, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, and non-farm payrolls data next week, are seen as crucial as to whether the Fed will cut in September. Market currently pricing in a 84% chance of a cut. S&P 500 down 0.43%, Nasdaq fell 0.22%. Dow fel...

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13:34

End of Day Report – Monday 25 August: ASX 200 up 5 |...

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2025/08/25

The ASX 200 jumped early, then fell back to close up only 5 points at 8972 as the great rotation continues. Unleash the resource bulls! Banks and industrials sold off as commodity stocks rallied hard. The Big Bank Basket fell to $283.70 (-1.5%) with insurers also under siege on rate-cut hopes, QBE down 2.1% and SUN off 2.9%. REITs picked up the slack, pushing ahead, GPT up 1.1% and CHC up 1.6%. Financials were also better, AMP up 1.4% and ZIP basking in a warm embrace from broker calls, rally...

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17:11

Pre-Market Report – Monday 25 August: US markets...

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2025/08/24

Wall St rose sharply overnight, boosted by a dovish shift from Powell at Jackson Hole. S&P 500 up 1.52%. Erasing its weekly loss to finish up 0.27%. Nasdaq best. Up 1.88% but still finished down 0.58% for the week. Dow up 846 points to a fresh record high. The best performer this week up 686 points or 1.53%. Small Caps, the most sensitive to rate cuts spiked 3.86%. Having shown no inclination to cut rates until the recent soft jobs data, Powell opened the door overnight, saying "The stabi...

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12:48

End of Day Report – Friday 22 August: ASX 200 drops...

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2025/08/22

The ASX 200 back below 9000 to 8967, down 52 points (0.6%) as results weighed after a long week. Banks remained firm with WBC up 0.7% and NAB slightly firmer, the Big Bank Basket drifting to $288.16 (-0.2%). Other financials also drifted lower, GQG fell 3.0% after early gains. Insurers firmed, ASX fell 2.1%, and ZIP soared 20.2% on better results. REITs were under pressure as GMG fell 4.8% on broker comments, SGP and CHC both better. Industrials slid, BXB saw some profit-taking, QAN dropped 2...

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13:24

Pre Market Report - Friday 22 August: US markets fall...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/21

Wall Street recorded a negative night ahead of Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium early in the next session. Fear of a hawkish tone being reflected in markets over the past couple of days. S&P 500 down 0.40%, Nasdaq fell 0.34%. Dow recorded another choppy session, finding some strength toward the end. Closed mid-range, down 153 points. Most sectors down. Energy and Materials the exceptions, former followed oil upwards. Staples and Cyclicals the worst performers,...

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16:04

End of Day Report – Thursday 21 August: ASX 200 up...

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2025/08/21

1.0The ASX cracked the 9000 mark, up 101 points at 9019 (1.1%) as results buoyed sentiment. Some crackers today and, once again, plenty of volatility — even intraday. Banks provided the groundwork with CBA up 0.8% and ANZ again doing very well, up 1.5%, with the Big Bank Basket rising to $288.84 (1.0%). MQG had a good day, and financials generally did well. NWL was volatile post-results, down 0.6%, with GQG spurting 4.9% higher. ZIP also did well ahead of results tomorrow, up 2.6%. Insurers s...

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16:06

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 August: US markets...

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2025/08/20

Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech once again acted as a drag to the broader market, as investors rotated into other sectors ahead of the Jackson Hole summit which begins today in the US. S&P 500 down 0.24%, Nasdaq fell 0.67%. Dow recorded a choppy session, closing near the open. Closed mid-range, up 16 points. Primarily strong sector performance with the Growth sectors of Cyclicals and Tech the only two holding the indices back. Apple and Tesla, down 2.0% and 1.6%, led the l...

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10:11

End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 August: ASX 200 up...

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2025/08/20

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15:08

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 August: US markets...

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2025/08/19

Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech dragged the broader market down, falling ahead of the Jackson Hole summit which begins on Thursday in the US. S&P 500 down 0.59%, Nasdaq fell 1.46%. Dow rose at the open but fell after the first hour, briefly dropping into the red before recovering to finish flat. Closed near the low, up 10 points. Primarily strong sector performance with Tech the main drag. Tech fell a little over 1.5% with Nvidia leading the sell-off, down 3.5%, its ...

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12:52

End of Day Report – Tuesday 19th August ASX 200 drops...

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2025/08/19

The ASX 200 dropped 63 points to close at 8896 (0.7%). CSL falling 16.9% on restructure and disappointing guidance, responsible for most of the loss. Banks edged higher post results, CBA up 0.5% and NAB gaining some broker love, up 0.8% with the Big Bank Basket up to $281.67 (+0.6%). Insurers sold off again, QBE down 1.2% and SUN off 2.1% with other financials flat, CGF doing well up 2.6%. REITs firmed with DGT up 0.4%. Industrials mixed, retail firmed, JBH back up 2.3% with CTD up 0.9%. ARB ...

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15:08

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 August: US markets...

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2025/08/18

Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as markets await the Jackson Hole summit and retailers’ earnings. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq flat. Dow was choppy in early trading and fell from about 1pm onwards but recovered some strength before the close. Closed mid-range, down 34 points. Mixed sector performance. Cyclicals best performer, 1.4% rise in Tesla a primary driver as the car company promised the launch of its Model Y L in China "soon". Industrials and Financials also did well. REITs stru...

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12:52

End of Day Report – Monday 18 August: ASX 200 up 21...

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2025/08/18

The ASX 200 hit a new record high at 8959 (+0.2%) as banks gathered strength. NAB results were in line, with the CEO sounding a little contrite — unlike QAN, which was hit with a record fine for “not being sorry enough.” QAN fell % while NAB rose 2.7%. The Big Bank Basket climbed to $280.06 (%). Insurers were firmer, with IAG up 0.8%. Other financials were less enthusiastic. REITs gained ground with MGR up 3.5% and GPT up 1.9%, while DGT fell sharply after missing expectations. Down 14.1%. In...

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12:40

Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 August: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/17

Wall St finished the week mostly down as economic data reduced odds for a Fed rate cut in September. S&P 500 down 0.29%. Nasdaq down 0.4%. Dow near flat. Up 35 points. Retail sales met expectations. Up 0.5% in July led by auto sales and online shopping. June reading revised up. Somewhat easing concerns about a stalling US economy post the recent labour data prints. On the downside, the outlook for consumer spending deteriorated as rising costs from tariffs are expected to impact demand. I...

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7:58

End of Day Report – Friday 15 August: Another record...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/15

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13:24

Pre-Market Report – Friday 22nd August - US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/15

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better inve...

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13:53

Pre-Market Report – Friday 15th August - US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/14

Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as a better than expected producer prices report cooled expectations of the speed of potential interest-rate cuts. S&P 500 inched up 0.03%, Nasdaq inched down 0.01%. Dow fell slowly from the open, troughing at around noon, before recovering to previous levels. Closed near high, down 11 points. Mixed sector performance. Healthcare best performer, was second in the previous session, regaining some strength after being one of the weaker performers t...

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14:04

End of Day Report – Thursday 14 August: ASX up 47...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/14

The ASX 200 touched 8900 (nearly) before profit-taking crept in as jobs data was better than expected. The index closed up 47 points at 8874 (0.5%). ‘Super Thursday’ with results dominating. Banks were mixed as CBA continued to struggle, down % with the Big Bank Basket at $274.63 (+0.6%). WBC results were solid and, given its relative value to CBA, rose 6.3%. Other financials firmed, MQG up 1.7% and insurers doing well, SUN up 3.6% on better-than-expected results. GQG rallied 3.2% with XYZ up...

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15:09

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 August: US rises...

Market Updates ·

2025/08/13

Wall Street recorded another positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs for the second consecutive day after yesterday’s inflation came in broadly as expected, bolstering the case for the Fed to resume easing. S&P 500 up 0.32%, Nasdaq up 0.14%. Dow jumped at the open, weakened a little as the day progressed, but found renewed strength toward the end to finish near a fresh high. Up 464 points. Mainly broad and strong sector performance. Materials best p...

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14:04

End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 August: ASX 200...

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2025/08/13

The ASX 200 fell 54 points to 8,827 (-0.6%). Not a bad day considering, CBA was smacked 5.4% on a solid but uninspiring result, with valuations already too stretched to be just “in line.” The fall; accounted for around 50 index points. The Big Bank Basket fell to $273.05 (-4.0%) with ANZ outperforming on catch-up. Other financials slid, QBE down 1.5% as IAG dipped 0.1% on a slight beat on results, ASX down 2.4% and GQG slipping 2.3% lower again. REITs rose slightly, SCG up 0.3% and SGP up 0.5...

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