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US investors tread cautiously ahead of pivotal inflation figures, setting the tone for a mixed start in Australia where BHP faces rejection from Anglo-American for the second time. Hosts Tom and Ryan navigate through the day's market movements, from modest shifts in US indices to European markets' softness, unpacking corporate highlights including Apple's tech ambitions and Walgreens' strategic moves. The spotlight shines on the Australian budget forecast, revealing a clash between Treasury and Reserve Bank on inflation outlooks. 

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Last week was great for Aussie investors but this week has kicked off a touch more cautiously.  Craig and Steve discuss this breather and look at the meaningful market movers that are going to come through in the days ahead including the federal budget.  They discuss if rate cuts are still on the agenda, the two companies that most heavily weighed on the Aussie market, and what to expect in the day ahead.

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From Wall Street's cautious optimism to the European markets' record highs, Tom and Ryan cover it all, including intriguing tidbits like McDonald's $5 meal deal and China's economic indicators. With the Aussie shares poised for a dip and key inflation data looming, this week is set to have analysts on their toes!

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The market managed to claw back some of yesterday’s losses today.  Laura and Stevie reflect on what overall has been a positive week – the best since late March and look at the performance of each of the sectors.  They discuss the big movers of the week, the data that has come out that has influenced these shifts, and look at what could be on the cards for the local market across the weekend.

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Join Tom and Ryan as they delve into the impact of rate cut expectations on Northern Hemisphere stock markets, dissecting the implications of jobless claims and employment trends for investor sentiment. Despite reporting strong quarterly performance, including a near-doubling of earnings per share and record-high bookings, Airbnb's stock fell by 7%, highlighting the market's sensitivity to forward guidance from companies. The ASX is expected to end the week higher, driven partly by positive earnings results from companies like Life360 and QB Insurance

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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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