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The ASX 200 finished down only 75 points to 7860 (0.9%) as it bounced solidly from support at 7800. The extreme knee jerk reaction on the promises in the Rose Garden saw banks back on the defensive buyers list and companies with little or no overseas exposure did better. CBA rose 1.0% with the Big Bank Basket up to $251.54 (0.2%). ANZ had a shaky start after moves to increase its capital requirements, closing down 1.4% with MQG on ...

In this episode, we break down the market's sharp reaction to Trump's unexpected "Liberation Day" speech - a move that added fuel to global uncertainty.

What was meant to bring clarity has instead delivered worst-case tariffs across 60 countries, rattling markets and spooking investors. We unpack:
 • Why markets fell mid-speech
 • What Trump's tariff plan really means
 • The impact on Australia a...

Numbers largely irrelevant now. More important: Nvidia down 5% after-hours. Microsoft down 2%. Apple down 6%. Amazon down 5%.

Wall Street recorded a positive, choppy final session ahead of Trump’s tariff announcement – US futures dropped hard following Trump’s speech, average tariffs slightly higher than anticipated. S&P 500 up 0.67%, Dow up 235 points and ended near its high after recovering from an initial drop. NASDAQ up +0.8...

The ASX 200 pushed 9 points higher to 7934 (0.1%) in defensive quiet trade ahead of Liberation Day.  Money flowed into banks and REITs with resources under pressure on global growth fears. BHP gave back 1.5% with RIO off 1.7% and FMG down 1.6%. Lithium stocks poleaxed again, PLS down 3.1% and LTR falling 4.3%. Gold miners too under pressure as AUD rallied and bullion steady, profit taking in NEM down 2.1% and RMS off 3.8% with VAU ...

The S&P 500 climbed on Tuesday in another volatile session as the market awaited clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy rollout. Wall Street also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data.

The broad market index added 0.38% to close at 5,633.07, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.87% and ended at 17,449.89. The 

Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 11.80 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 41,989...

The ASX 200 rallied hard despite negative US futures with a 82-point gain to 7925 (+1.0%). The RBA left rates on hold as expected. Banks were the turn around story with CBA up % and the Big Bank Basket up to $248.66 (1.2%). REITs also in demand as GMG bounced 2.7% and SCG up 1.8%. Financials services still under some pressure, IFT down 1.4% and ASX off 3.0%. Industrials generally firmed, WES up 1.3% and WOW and COL better; Retail w...

The S&P 500 rallied back from early losses on Monday to end the session higher, as traders nervously looked ahead to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. The broad market index added 0.55% to close at 5,611.85. At one point, it fell as much as 1.65% and traded 10% below its record. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.14% and closed at 17,299.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 417.86 points, or 1%, to settle at 42,001.76.

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The ASX fell 139 points to 7843 (-1.7%). Tariff and global growth fears weighed as Asian markets saw profit taking, Japan off 3.8%. Some patches of green with the banks holding up better than expected, CBA up 0.3% but MQG off 3.4% though with the Big Bank Basket down to $(%). Financials geared to the market were in trouble across the board, GQG fell 2.8% with the ASX in trouble with ACCC and ASIC off 2.8%. PNI fell 4.0% with ZIP dr...

Wall St sold off on Friday after new economic data reignited tariff driven stagflation concerns. Dow Jones down 401 points, closing on the low. S&P 500 down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.7%. Discretionary stocks and Big Tech were hardest hit. Already in a sentiment low the mega-cap names fell. Microsoft (-3%), Apple (-2.7%), Amazon (-4.3%), Meta (-4.3%). Big Chips fared slightly better (still fell). They had underperformed all week....

The ASX 200 finished the day up 0.2% and up 0.6% for the week. Consumer Staples, Energy and Industrials the leading sectors. Materials and Utilities also did well. It was an excellent session for Gold following the rise in bullion overnight, reaching a fresh record high, with BC8 up 20%, TCG up 14%, RMS up 7%.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 155.09 points, or 0.37%, to end at 42,299.70. The S&P 500 declined 0.33% to close at 5,693.31, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.53% to settle at 17,804.03.

Shares of several automakers declined on the announced 25% tariffs on “all cars that are not made in the United States,” which will go into effect on April 2. General Motors pulled back more than 7%, while  Ford slipped nearly 4%. Elon ...

The ASX 200 dropped 30 points to 7969 (0.4%) as the banks came under a little pressure on car tariffs in the US. The Big Bank Basket rose to $245.27 (+0.1%).  Financial services also under some pressure as the OPT fall out continues. MQG down 1.1% and GQG off 1.8%. PNI also falling 3.5%. REITs also under some pressure with GMG falling 4.0% as data centre growth seems to be questioned. SCG off 1.4% and GPT down 2.0%. Tech is also un...

The S&P 500 lost 1.12% and ended at 5,712.20, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 132.71 points, or 0.31%, to close at 42,454.79. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 2.04% and closed at 17,899.01, as Nvidia shares dropped nearly 6%.

Major tech names such as Meta Platforms and Amazon dropped more than 2%, while Alphabet lost more than 3%. Tesla slid more than 5%.

SPI down 37 - Car tariffs announced - US Futures drop - TRS...

The ASX 200 pushed up 57 points to 7999 (0.7%) after a better lead from the US and benign CPI numbers. Banks once again leading us higher with the Big Bank Basket up to $245.09 (+1.3%). ANZ bouncing back from the big sell down yesterday. Other financials also in demand, MQG up 0.5% and ASX up 1.3% as volumes pick up. REITs better led by GMG up 1.0% and SCG rising 3.3% on Budget news and CPI. Industrials also feeling the love, WES u...

The S&P 500 posted a slim gain on Tuesday as investors built on the previous session’s gains, which were largely sparked by hopes of U.S. tariffs being narrower in scope. 

The broad market index added 0.16% to close at 5,776.65, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.46% and ended at 18,271.86. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crept higher by 4.18 points, or 0.01%, to settle at 42,587.50.

SPI up 47 - Budget dominates news - Nothing ...

The ASX 200 gave up strong gains to finish up 6 points at 7943 (0.1%) as US futures turned slightly negative. Banks were mixed with ANZ sold off by 3.2% and CBA up 0.7%. The Big Bank Basket down to $242.05 (-0.1%). MQG had a good day, up 2.6% as financials generally did well. RPL came clean with its exposure to OPT. VG1 rose 0.6% with RF1 down 2.4%. REITs did well, SGP up 0.8% with SCG up 0.9%. Healthcare too in demand, CSL up 1.4%...

Stocks jumped Monday on optimism that President Donald Trump may hold back from implementing some of his wide-ranging tariff plans and so the U.S. could skirt an economic slowdown from a protracted trade war.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 597.97 points, or 1.42%, to end at 42,583.32. The S&P 500 added 1.76% and closed at 5,767.57, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 2.27% to settle at 18,188.59.

SPI up 36 - Gol...

The ASX 200 rose 6 points to 7937 (0.1%) in quiet trade ahead of the Budget. Banks were firm with the Big Bank Basket at $242.34 (+1.5%). Tariff proof fenced perhaps. CBA up 1.4% and insurers better too, QBE up 0.3%. REITs were a little mixed, GMG down 0.6% and SCG rising 0.6%. RPL was smashed 14.8% on news from OPT that it had missed Phase III end point. RPL owns 32% of the biotech. In the industrials, WOW and COL both giving back...

Another quiet night on Wall Street which saw growth outperform value after some Trump comments sparked a small, late rally. Dow Jones and the S&P near flat, closing near the high. Nasdaq up 0.5%. All three indices notched small weekly gains. Dow Jones the best up 497 points. Trump said he is going ahead with the April 2 tariff date but there may be some flexibility on the terms. His ‘top trade chief’ Mr. Greer plans to meet wit...