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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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There has been another small lift for Aussie investors to start the week – a third consecutive trading day of gains.  Craig and Steve unpack this and discuss the market sentiment as an interest rate decision nears.  They look at the performance of each of the sectors, talk through the stand out stocks that have caught their eye, and look at the economic data to expect in the coming day.

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Join Tom and Ryan as they deep dive into the impact of falling bond yields and interest rate expectations on Australian shares, particularly emphasising the potential implications for property, technology, and consumer discretionary stocks. They analyse Wall Street's recent surge following hints of a potential softening stance on US inflation in the wake of Friday's job data, and speculate on the Reserve Bank's stance at this week's meeting. Additionally, they discuss corporate earnings reports, focusing on Westpac's anticipated results and the broader performance of the financial sector. 

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