Dow and S&P 500 fall as sticky inflation report pressures stocks
US stocks declined on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average retreating from record highs amid signs of persistent inflation.
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ASX is up 0.5% near noon
Australian shares climbed alongside Wall Street, fueled by expectations of further US interest rate cuts. Miners also gained ground, buoyed by hopes for additional stimulus from China.
Read MoreS&P 500 reaches another record high
Stocks climbed for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching record highs as technology shares surged and investors brushed aside geopolitical worries.
Read MoreASX is up 0.46% near noon: Utilities up, Energy down
Australian shares opened higher, driven by a strong rally in consumer and utilities stocks, despite ongoing disappointment with China's latest efforts to stimulate its economy.
Read MoreUS stocks rebound as oil prices ease amid Middle East tensions
Stocks rebounded on Tuesday after a losing session on Wall Street, as oil prices eased and investors assessed ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Read MoreASX up 0.2% near noon: Materials up 1.3%
A surge in mining stocks has propelled the Australian sharemarket upward as investors anticipate a key announcement regarding additional stimulus from China.
Read MoreUS market declines as oil prices and treasury yields rise
Stocks faced challenges on Monday as rising oil prices and increased Treasury yields dampened market sentiment.
Read MoreASX down 1.1%: All sectors lower except Energy
Australian shares have opened lower, as losses across the index outweighed gains in oil majors amid rising concerns that Israel might retaliate against Iran by targeting the latter's oil assets.
Read MoreEnergy sector shines despite broader market losses
Stocks declined on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East left investors uneasy ahead of September's payrolls report.
Read MoreASX down 0.08% near noon
Australian shares are trading lower near noon as traders assess the risks of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Read MoreWall St posts minor gains amid Middle East tensions
The major indexes wrapped up Wednesday just above the flatline, as rising tensions in the Middle East put pressure on the markets.
Read MoreASX down 0.05% near noon: Energy up 2.07%
Australian shares have dipped, reflecting a downturn on Wall Street, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid worries about a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Read MoreMarkets slip as Middle East tensions rise
Stocks fell on Tuesday as rising tensions in the Middle East overshadowed strong performance from the previous quarter.
Read MoreASX down 0.45% near noon: Materials down 2.11%
Australia's miners have given up some of the significant gains they made in recent sessions, as the ASX pulls back from a record high in the first trading day of the December quarter.
Read MoreDow and S&P 500 reach record highs
The S&P 500 achieved a record closing high on Monday, capping off a successful month and quarter.
Read MoreASX 200 up 0.81% near noon: Energy is best performing sector
At 11:45am, the S&P/ASX 200 is trading 0.81 per cent higher at 8,279., driven by strong gains in the mining and energy sectors.rb
Read MoreDow Jones hits record high amid positive inflation data
On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high as traders processed fresh data indicating ongoing progress in curbing inflation. Wall Street also celebrated its third consecutive week of gains.
Read MoreASX up 0.23% near noon: Iron ore prices rise
Australian shares saw a modest increase on Friday, driven primarily by gains in the mining sector due to rising commodity prices, bringing the S&P/ASX 200 closer to a record high. At 11:30am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.23 per cent higher at 8,222.
Read MoreUS stocks surge to new heights as economic data fuels optimism
US stocks climbed overnight, with the S&P 500 reaching a new record following the release of encouraging U.S. economic data.
Read MoreASX up 0.56% near noon: Wall Street suffers overnight
At 11:45am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.56% higher at 8,172 driven by a broad rally across all the sectors, led by consumer discretionary stocks.
Read MoreDow and S&P 500 slide after hitting new records
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both slipped on Wednesday, retreating from their recent record highs.
Read MoreASX down 0.14% near noon: Investors await RBA decision
Australian shares opened modestly higher, tracking a positive finish in New York as investors assessed comments from several US policymakers regarding the interest rate outlook. At 11:45am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.14 per cent lower at 8,141.40, driven by gains in the materials and energy sectors.
Read MoreRecord close for S&P 500 and Dow Jones amid positive economic sentiment
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time closing high on Monday, extending last week's momentum following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut.
Read MoreASX down 0.68% near noon: Potential delay in RBA’s interest rate cuts
The Australian sharemarket experienced a decline from record highs, primarily due to investor concerns regarding the Reserve Bank's potential delay in interest rate cuts, expected to remain steady at 4.35 per cent for the seventh consecutive meeting. At 11:40am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.68 per cent lower at 8,153.90.
Read MoreDow hits record high as Fed eases interest rates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded a modest gain, closing at a record high on Friday, marking a significant rally for the week following the Federal Reserve's first major easing of interest rate policy in four years.
Read MoreASX up 0.45% near noon: IT is best performing sector
Aus shares have reached a record high, while Myer highlights challenging market conditions.
Read MoreUS stocks surge to record highs after Fed rate cut
US stocks jumped overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 rising to new all-time highs, as traders cheered the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday decision to lower interest rates by half a percentage point.
Read MoreDow and S&P 500 retreat despite Fed’s 0.5% rate cut
US stocks experienced a volatile trading session overnight, ultimately closing lower despite an unexpected half-percentage-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Read MoreRecord-breaking S&P 500 defies seasonal trends
The S&P 500 narrowly edged higher overnight, reaching a new all-time high as investors eagerly awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Read MoreASX up 0.23% near noon: A-REIT is best performing sector
At 11:40am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.23 per cent higher at 8,140.50.This comes amid expectations of a significant 50 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week, with JPMorgan predicting the move and CME Futures data indicating a 67% probability. The Dow and equal-weight S&P 500 also hit record highs overnight, though gains were modest.
Read MoreDow hits record high while tech stocks struggle
The S&P 500 inched higher overnight as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy meeting, where central bankers are expected to lower interest rates for the first time since 2020. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new all-time high.
Read MoreAustralian sharemarket hits record high amid US stock surge
The Australian sharemarket briefly touched a new record high on Monday, mirroring a surge in US stocks. Banks and gold stocks led the gains, while energy and health sectors lagged. At the closing bell, the S&P/ASX 200 was 0.27 per cent higher at 8,121.60, driven by optimism about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve
Read MoreASX up 0.37% near noon amid Wall Street rally
At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.37 per cent higher at 8,130.20, buoyed by a rally on Wall Street driven by gains in tech and gold stocks.
Read MoreS&P 500 nears all-time high as investors await Fed decision
US stocks surged on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite securing their strongest week of 2024, buoyed by anticipation for an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut.
Read MoreASX up 0.53% near noon: Gold surges to new record
Australian shares continued their upward trajectory, following Wall Street's rally, driven by rising commodity prices in the energy and mining sectors. At 11:30am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.53 per cent higher at 8,118.90, close to its all-time high.
Read MoreUS stocks rally on tech surge
US stocks rallied overnight as investors continued to shrug off a rocky start to September and snapped up tech stocks in anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
Read MoreASX up 0.7% near noon: IT is best performing sector
Australian shares rose shortly after the market opened, driven by broad gains led by the tech and energy sectors, mirroring a rally on Wall Street. At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.7 per cent higher at 8,043.80, approaching its all-time high of 8148.7 set in August.
Read MoreS&P 500 lifts as Wall St seeks stability amid September turbulence
The S&P 500 marked its second consecutive winning session on Tuesday as Wall Street worked to stabilise during a turbulent September.
Read MoreASX grows 0.86% near noon: All 11 sectors are up
Australian shares rebounded on Tuesday, reflecting a rally on Wall Street as investors cautiously re-entered the market following last week’s sell-off. At 11:30am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.86 per cent higher at 8,057.10, driven by gains in banks and mining companies due to higher commodity prices.
Read MoreUS stocks rebound as investors bet on potential Fed rate cut
US stocks surged overnight as investors bought the dip following Wall Street's worst week of the year, with hopes that a potential Federal Reserve rate cut later this month would help support a slowing economy.
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