The ASX jumped 1.2% for its best day of the financial year so far, with Santos lifting on the news that it could receive a takeover bid from the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP July 3: Shoppers looking for bargains give a boost to retail sales 🛒

4 days ago 4m 21s

The ASX 200 finished higher, with retail sales and building approvals both leaping in the monthly figures out of the ABS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP July 2: Energy stocks jump as RBA Minutes reveals all 🪄🔮

5 days ago 4m 32s

The ASX 200 fell again, with Energy stocks the only sector able to make it into the green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP July 1: Market down to start new financial year, as international voters go to the polls 🗳️

6 days ago 4m 58s

The Australian share market fell on losses in the tech sector, but could a range of political movements in big economies play with the state of trade?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 27: Rate hike fears sinks ASX before a remarkable recovery 🤒❤️‍🩹

10 days ago 4m 38s

The ASX 200 plunged 1.4% at the start of the day, but rallied through the afternoon to limit the losses on the bourse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 26: ASX drops as a horror inflation number increases rate hike chances 😱

11 days ago 5m 18s

Headline inflation rose to 4.0% in the 12 months to May, increasing the likelihood that the Reserve Bank will move interest rates higher at its next meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 25: ASX surges, Nvidia falters, and Collins food to spread KFC's wings 🍗🍟🍔

12 days ago 4m 26s

The Australian share market lifted by 1.4% today led by energy stocks, while profit-taking and concerns on Nvidia sees the behemoth suffer the worst three-day loss of value in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 24: ASX slumps on a Monday, as Resmed fights a weight loss battle 👨‍⚕️💉

13 days ago 4m 45s

The ASX started the week in the red, with health stocks being hurt by a drop of 13% by sleep apnea leader Resmed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 20: ASX flat, as market is full of beans for Guzman y Gomez float 🌯🌮

17 days ago 4m 24s

Adding some spice to the share market today was Mexican fast food company Guzman y Gomez, and investors were licking their lips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 19: The Opposition goes nuclear, with uranium producers benefiting ☢️

18 days ago 5m 2s

Peter Dutton will take a plan to build seven nuclear reactors to the next election, but there are concerns of the costs involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 18: RBA leaves rates on hold, but is there a hike to come? 🥾

19 days ago 4m 49s

The ASX rallied more than 1% today and wasn't put off by sentiment around interest rates that could mean more hikes are on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 17: ASX falls as Tabcorp takes a punt on a former AFL boss 🏇

20 days ago 4m 34s

The ASX shed 0.3% after a late run of losses to end the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 13: A tsunami of economic data here & abroad helps ASX to gains🌊

24 days ago 4m 45s

US inflation moderated, and the FOMC left rates on hold, while the Australian unemployment rate fell again to 4.0%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 12: Markets fall again ahead of US rates decision 😰🌎

25 days ago 4m 28s

The ASX 200 finished down another half a percent, with a jump in the oil price helping the Energy sector to buck the trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 11: Miners drag ASX down 1.3% as Bapcor gets a rev up 🚗

26 days ago 5m 2s

Falls in the price of gold & Iron ore didn't help get the ASX off to a good start in a shortened week, while Bain makes its move for BapcorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 6: Bank of Canada rate cut helps global markets soar 🇨🇦🍁

Jun 6th, 2024 4m 35s

Rate cuts were on the agenda for the Bank of Canada overnight, went sent global markets into a frenzy of positive action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 5: Market rises despite desperately weak GDP figures ⚠️🥴

Jun 5th, 2024 4m 53s

Australian GDP dropped to growth of just 0.1% across the March quarter, signalling major pains in the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 4: Commodities crunched as oil & iron ore weighs on ASX 🏋️

Jun 4th, 2024 4m 20s

Falls in the price of both oil and iron ore was always going to hit the ASX hard, with Energy & Materials the weakest sectors today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP June 3: ASX lifts as OPEC+ get together for production talks 🛢️

Jun 3rd, 2024 4m 44s

OPEC+ will commit to keeping production cuts in place as it seeks to balance the price of the commodity with revenue concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP May 30: The ASX slides again, as BHP doesn't its own way 👷🚧😔

May 30th, 2024 4m 34s

BHP has failed in its bid for British resources company Anglo American, with the two parties unable to reach an agreement before last night's deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP May 29: ASX takes a pounding, as monthly inflation climbs 🪜🥊

May 29th, 2024 5m 29s

The Australian share market fell by 1.3% after the monthly inflation figure suggested that fiscal & monetary policy might have a lot more work to do to hit the 2-3% target range.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP May 28: ASX falls back as softer retail figures revealing pain 🛍️

May 28th, 2024 4m 14s

Consumers are cutting back, with retail figures softening yet again and discretionary stocks tumbling on the ASX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP May 27: Lendlease to exit overseas operations as the ASX climbs 🏗️

May 27th, 2024 4m 13s

Construction giant Lendlease will look to recoup billions as it focuses on home and not overseas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP May 23: ASX falls, as BHP has its third offer for Anglo rejected 🙅‍♂️🪨

May 23rd, 2024 4m 27s

A third offer by BHP for Anglo American has been rejected, but the door has been left open for a deal still to be done, with a one-week extension given.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MWP May 22: ASX flat, as anger over government decision fuels a feisty day 😡

May 22nd, 2024 4m 39s

Despite Wall Street breaking more record ground, the Australian share market finished flat, but still threatens to go higher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.