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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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The market has remained stagnant today following several days of gains that saw the market up 3%.  Laura and Stevie discuss the slow to this winning streak, look at some of the big movers both internationally and at home, and unpack what to expect overnight.

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 With US stocks consolidating and Aussie shares expected to build on recent gains, the focus is on the Reserve Bank of Australia's surprising decision regarding interest rates. Despite an upgrade in inflation forecasts, the RBA maintained a neutral stance, leaving investors grappling with mixed signals. Tom and Ryan dissect the complexities of the RBA's messaging and its implications for market sentiment.

 

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Craig and Steve today deep dive into the data that came out of the reserve bank board decision and how that data impacted the local market as interest rates remained on hold.  With us ultimately seeing a third day of gains for the Aussie market Craig and Steve look at the winners across each of the sectors - with 9 in every 10 companies seeing increases, and look at the economic indicators expected overnight.

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 US investors return with optimism, driving a positive start to the week with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all posting gains. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also sees a notable rise. Amidst discussions on potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, Tom and Ryan navigate through the intricacies of market sentiment, buoyed by solid earnings reports and geopolitical developments, including a ceasefire proposal in the Israel-Hamas conflict. And attention shifts to Australia's Reserve Bank today, set to announce its interest rate decision against a backdrop of strong domestic inflation and tightening job market conditions.

 

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