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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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13:34

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 July: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/15

Wall Street recorded a mixed session as most sectors fell although news of Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chip to China boosted the stock, helping to lift the Nasdaq. In broader economic news, tariff uncertainty continued to weigh on stocks and the latest US CPI reading showed tariff-induced price increases starting to appear, rising 0.3% in June, up from 0.1% in May, as expected. July and August will show further tariff-related figures begin to appear in hard economic dat...

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14:11

End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 July: ASX 200 hits new...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/15

The ASX 200 drove 60 points higher at a new record of 8630 (+0.7%). Banks rallied with the Big Bank Basket up to $283.45 (+0.5%). Other financials also in demand, MQG up 1.4% and ASX up 0.9% with insurers rising, QBE up 1.2% and MPL rallying 1.0%. REITs back in demand, GMG up 1.1% with SCG rising 0.5%. Healthcare too doing well, CSL leading the charge, up 3.8% with RMD up 0.7% and PME putting on 2.4%. Industrials firmed reversing yesterday’s losses, BXB up 0.9% and QAN rising 1.6%. Retail mix...

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10:37

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 July: US markets inch...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/14

Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session against a backdrop of continued tariff uncertainty and threats and renewed Trump pressure on Powell to cut rates and/or step down. S&P 500 up 0.14%, Nasdaq up 0.27%. Dow steadily rose from the open, in a choppy morning session but found consistency toward the end of the day. Finished near the high, up 88 points. Financials best performing sector, Q2 earnings seasons kicks off tomorrow Australian time, expected to be positive. REITS, a corre...

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12:21

End of Day Report – Monday 14 July: ASX 200 falls 10...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/14

The ASX 200 ended down 10 points at 8570 as the move out of banks to resources continued. Banks eased slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.02 (-0.4%). ANZ the worst of the four with MQG up 0.2% and AMP rising 1.4%. BNPL XYZ and ZIP fell 2.8% on JP Morgan moves on charges, REITs firmed ever so slightly, GMG up 0.3% and industrials eased, CPU down 3.0% with QAN off 0.9%, SGH down 0.8% and ORG falling 0.9%. Retailer flat and tech slipping, XRO continuing to fall, WTC down 1.3%. Resourc...

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4:38

Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 July: ASX to open...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/13

Wall St drifted down on Friday night. Tariff talk dampening sentiment but no major damage. S&P 500 down 0.33%, closing near the high. Nasdaq down 0.22%. Dow off 279 points. Small Caps underperformed. Off 1.03%. Stocks held up surprisingly well considering the 35% tariff threat on Canada and 15%-20% blanket tariffs which came in addition to Brazil’s 50% hit, 50% on copper and uncertainty over what will happen with the EU. The bloc received its letter from Trump on Saturday night. 30% tarif...

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15:43

End of Day Report – Friday 11 July: ASX 200 down 9,...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/11

The ASX 200 drifted 9 points lower to 8580 (0.1%) as we wait and see what the weekend brings on tariff news. Banks eased back with CBA down 0.5% with the Big Bank Basket down to $283.17 (). MQG fell 1.5% and insurers also under pressure. REITS slipped, GMG down 1.8% with SCG off 1.3% as yields rose to 4.33%. Healthcare eased, CSL down another 0.6% with FPH falling 1.7%. Industrials also on the wane with WES down 0.7% and ALL down 1.1% with the techs under pressure too. XRO falling again by 1....

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7:56

Pre-Market Report – Friday 11 July: Futures up 27 as...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/10

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6:12

End of Day Report – Thursday 10 July: Quiet day |...

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2025/07/10

The ASX 200 rose 51 points to 8589 (+0.6%). Banks were strong again with CBA up 0.8%, the Big Bank Basket up to $284.27 (+0.8%). Financials were firm with MQG up 0.4% and PNI up 1.8%. Insurers were mixed with MPL up 1.2% and NHF better. REITs firmed with GMG up 0.9% and VCX up 1.2%. Industrials better as BXB rallied 1.5% with TCL up 1.0% as CPU up 2.1%. Tech was mixed, with the All -Tech Index unchanged. Retail better too, JBH up 1.4% and LOV up 5.1% TPW up 1.8%. Resources better, led by BHP ...

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12:26

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 10 July: A good night |...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/09

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 invest...

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13:06

End of Day Report – Wednesday 9 July: ASX 200 falls...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/09

The ASX 200 fell 52 points to 8539 (0.6%) as losses accelerated in the afternoon. Banks helped relatively firm with CBA losing only % with the Big Bank Basket down to $281.96 (-0.1%). MQG dropped 2.5% and insurers losing steam, SUN down 0.8% and IAG off 1.2%. Healthcare under pressure, CSL down 0.9% on US tariff moves, SIG fell 3.3% and TLX bucked the trend rising 5.6% on good US code news. REITS stumbled lower as yields rose, GMG down 2.6% and SGP off 1.5%. Industrials also eased back, TCL d...

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13:47

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 9 July: US markets flat...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/08

Wall Street was mixed and choppy as markets awaited further clarity on US trade policy and country specific tariffs. Trump also announced he would place a 50% tariff on imported copper. S&P 500 down 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.03%. Dow seesawed throughout the early hours of the open but settled from about 1pm toward the low. Finished down 166 points. Mixed sector performance. Energy and Materials the best two performers after being amongst the three worst yesterday – correction after sell-off. Hea...

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13:53

End of Day Report – Tuesday 8 July: ASX 200 gains 1...

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2025/07/08

ASX 200 rose 1 point to 8591 as the RBA kept rates on hold. Bullock's press conference calmed nerves and prompted a late recovery from small losses. The AUD jumped and yields pushed higher on the news, but the reaction was relatively muted. Banks were steady with CBA up 0.8% and the Big Bank Basket up to $282.25 (+0.6%). Insurers were weaker, QBE down 0.6% and SUN off 0.6% as financials drifted lower. Industrials too drifted lower, SGH down 1.5% with PMV off 2.3% as WOW and COL slumped around...

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10:30

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 8 July: US markets...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/07

Wall Street stumbled as Trump announced new tariff rates on Japan and South Korea of 25%, effective from August 1st, as tariffs return to the forefront of investors’ minds. S&P 500 down 0.79%, Nasdaq down 0.92%. Dow fell at open, and continued to fall until about 1pm, remaining steady from there. Finished toward lows, down 422 points. All sectors excluding Utilities in the red. Cyclicals the worst performer, Tesla dragging it down after dropping 6.8%. Musk said he was stepping away from p...

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10:40

End of Day Report – Monday 7 July: ASX 200 down 14 |...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/07

ASX 200 drifted 14 points lower to 8589 (0.1%). CBA held up with the banks drifting slightly lower. The Big Bank Basket is down to $280.46 (-0.2%). Financials firmed in places, IFT up 3.1% and NWL rising 1.5%. REITS soft with GMG down 0.5% and SCG off 0.8 %. Industrials mixed, SGH up 1.0% with QAN rising 1.0% with retails slightly firmer as RBA looks to cut tomorrow. ORG was a standout up 6.8% on an Octopus update from the UK. In resources, Gold miners took a hit with production and cos...

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9:08

Pre-Market Report – Monday 7 July: US markets closed...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/06

European markets finished mixed Friday. Wall Street shut for the Independence Day Holiday. STOXX 600 down 0.48%. FTSE flat and Germany down 0.61% as EU envoys failed to reach a breakthrough on US trade negotiations. Banks and mining stocks the worst performers. Nasdaq up 1.6%. S&P 500 up 1.7% as the ‘buy everything’ narrative continued this week which saw Trump’s Bill signed into law, the US labour market show unexpected strength, and the financial year wrap up. Commodities mixed Friday. ...

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13:25

End of Day Report – Friday 4 July: ASX 200 up 7, 1%...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/04

ASX 200 rose 7 points to close near to a record of 8603. Once again, we saw the sell-off in CBA down 0.9% with ANZ the main beneficiary up 0.8%. The Big Bank Basket fell to $281.10 (-0.3%). Financial services back in favour, NWL up 0.6% and PNI flying up 3.4%. HUB also doing well, insurers bouncing back slightly, REITs better with GMG up 0.9% and SCG up 1.1%. Healthcare also better, CSL up 0.7% and RMD up 1.4% with tech better, WTC up 1.1% and the All-Tech Index up 0.3%. Retail rose, AX...

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11:47

Pre-Market Report – Friday 4 July: US markets at...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/03

Wall Street continued to reach new heights as a stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report reinforced the strength of the US economy and Nvidia approached a valuation of $4T, coming close to breaking Apple’s record as the most valuable company ever. S&P 500 up 0.83%, Nasdaq up 1.02%. Dow rose early in the day and steadied from about 11am onwards, ending the session near its high. Up 344 points. All sectors up with the worst performing sector, Materials, remaining flat after a positive...

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14:02

End of Day Report – Thursday 3 July: ASX 200 down 2...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/03

ASX 200 down 2 to 8596 on a volatile day as banks saw selling and money move to BHP and other resources. CBA was down for another day, as its now four out of five down days closing off % with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.16% (-1.6%). ANZ outperformed up 0.5%. Financials under pressure across the board, MQG down 0.8% and insurers falling hard. QBE off 2.2% and SUN down 3.4%. Defensives generally on the nose, TLS down 1.2% and REA off 3.4% with WES falling 2.0% together with WOW and COL. Te...

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13:21

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 3 July: US markets push...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/02

Wall Street reached new highs as Tech stocks rallied and a trade agreement with Vietnam helped to calm nerves about a prolonged trade war. S&P 500 up 0.47%, Nasdaq up 0.94%. Dow fell at open, recovered and rose further, peaking at midday, and finished the session in the middle of its range. Down 11 points. Most sectors up. Energy led the charge, following oil up which rose 3% as Iran suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. Materials also up, rising as the Vietnam trade deal ea...

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10:56

End of Day Report – Wednesday 2 July: ASX 200 up 57,...

Market Updates ·

2025/07/02

ASX 200 rose 57 points to 8598 (0.7%) to a fresh record high as retail sales opened the door to a rate cut next week. Resources leading the way higher with BHP, RIO and FMG all doing well, FMG the best up 3.8%. Some movement in base metal stocks too on Chinese economic hopes, S32 up 5.1% with gold miners flat. Oil and gas firmed, WDS up 1.1% and STO up 0.5%. Lithium stocks eked out some gains with uranium miners flat. Industrials were the real winners today, WES up 0.8% as retail stocks gaine...

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