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Laura and Stevie round off what was a challenging week for Aussie stocks.  We saw widespread losses and are on track for the worst week in two months.  The consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors performed well, while tech and mining sectors struggled.  Notable stock movements included Tapcorp, Boss Energy, Paladin Energy, and Deterra Royalties.

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US stocks reached new highs as inflation fears eased, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing modest gains despite a slight drop in the Dow Jones. Lower inflation, indicated by flat consumer prices and declining producer prices, provided relief. However, industrial shares lagged due to economic slowdown concerns. In Europe, political instability and auto sector worries led to market declines, particularly in France and Germany. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to dip slightly amid mixed global signals. 

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It is the first lift of the week for the Aussie market, though it has not fully rebounded from the last two challenging days. Join Laura and Stevie as they discuss the busy 24 hours that has been, including the latest US inflation rate report, the surprise from the US Federal Reserve's rate cut decision, the performance of companies such as ASX, Bubbs Australia, and A2 Milk and the latest strategic move from Qantas. Additionally, the introduction of Apple Intelligence has seen shares lift, overtaking Microsoft on the NASDAQ.

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US stocks surged to record highs due to lower-than-expected inflation figures, leading to optimism in the market. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ were up, while the Dow Jones lagged slightly. Inflation data showed minimal monthly increases, the slowest since August 2021, suggesting progress in controlling inflation. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but hinted at fewer rate cuts in 2024, causing mixed reactions in the market. European markets also saw gains, driven by improved US inflation data, although some local challenges persisted. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to rise ahead of crucial jobs data, reflecting global economic trends.

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Join Laura and Stevie as they take a look at the markets nervous start to the week.  Two consecutive days of declines, ahead of two high risk events tonight.  Why did consumer confidence just hit its lowest level all year?  Judo Capital Holdings saw gains after the ASX quarterly rebalance placed it in the top 200.

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Aussie shares are predicted to decline ahead of key inflation data from the US and China, meanwhile a significant $39 billion US bond auction sparked speculation about potential Fed rate cuts. Tech stocks, particularly Apple, saw gains amid new AI features while in Europe, political uncertainties led to notable market declines, especially in banking stocks. Commodity prices, including metals and oil, experienced fluctuations due to mixed global economic indicators, impacting the Australian market outlook.

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