In #Australia , futures market predicting #ASX will open higher this morning, after US markets finished higher Friday. With no major economic data due today, traders may focus on commodities, which were mixed in weekend trade.. Gold ⬆️ 0.19% Silver ⬆️ 0.42% Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.96% #auspol #ausecon

#WallStreet will be on edge this week over potential Govt shutdown, after a week where #S&P500 barely moved - ending ⬇️ 0.10% Friday’s US jobs report will be focus of week ahead, with consumer confidence & manufacturing activity also in view.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/shutdow...

Larry #Ellison ‘s company #Oracle will take over US version of #TikTok .. “Under a deal brokered by the White House, it is now poised to become an investor with an even greater role, in charge of retraining the algorithm that serves up what we see.” #auspol #PoliSky www.bbc.com/news/article...

#WallStreet rebounded Friday, with #S&P500 ⬆️ 0.59% as traders reacted to +ve inflation data. Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index rose 2.9% yoy, up 0.2% in Aug & in line with market expectations. Interest rate cuts still on table.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

Ex FBI Director James #Comey has recorded a video (in the article below) vowing to fight his indictment: “Someone once said fear is the tool of the tyrant. But i am not afraid. Let’s have a trial.” Bring the popcorn, this could blow up..🍿 #auspol #Polisky www.bbc.com/news/article...

In #Australia , #ASX is expected to open higher this morning, despite another fall on Wall Street overnight. Stronger than expected US growth figures may boost Aus exports. Higher commodity prices could boost mining stocks today.. Gold ⬆️ 0.34% Silver ⬆️ 2.81% Iron Ore ⬇️ 0.12% #auspol #ausecon

#US stocks continued to fall Thursday, with #S&P500 ⬇️ 0.50% on confusing signals for interest rates. Jobless claims rose unexpectedly, but so did quarterly GDP growth (3.8%), meaning traders are now unsure if Fed will continue to cut rates… #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , local #ASX is likely to open weaker this morning after a second consecutive fall on Wall Street. Job vacancy data out today may guide market, with slowing employment a concern. Commodity prices mostly down overnight.. Gold ⬇️ 0.78% Silver ⬇️ 0.20% Iron Ore ⬆️ 0.09% #auspol #ausecon

#US stocks retreated further Wednesday, with S&P500 ⬇️ 0.28% . Fed talk - and implications for interest rates - dominates market, with contradictory statements hinting at board disagreements. Friday’s Producer inflation data now seen as key.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , #ASX futures suggest local market will open lower today after falls on Wall Street. All eyes on today’s inflation data, with any rise from July’s 2.8% negative for interest rate cuts. Commodities mixed overnight. Gold ⬆️ 0.46% Silver ⬇️ 0.03% Iron Ore ⬇️ 0.56% #auspol #ausecon

#WallStreet came back down to earth Tuesday, with S&P500 ⬇️ 0.55% on hawkish comments from Fed chair. Jerome Powell outlined his fears that “near-term risks to inflation are tilted to the upside and risks to employment to the downside.” #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia, local #ASX should open higher this morning on back of more record highs on Wall Street overnight. Gold continues its bull run - up 12% in last month - with local tomorrow’s inflation data also now in focus.. Gold ⬆️ 1.66% Silver ⬆️ 2.16% Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.01% #auspol #ausecon #ausbiz

#WallStreet hit fresh highs again Monday, with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.44% on more tech stock exuberance. AI chip maker #Nvidia jumped nearly 4% on news it will invest $100bn in ChatGPT owner Open AI. #Oracle rose over 6% on TikTok deal with China.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

Laura Tingle on decision to recognise #Palestine ⬇️ “Its value is based on the idea that neither US President Donald Trump nor Israeli leader Netanyahu will be in power forever, and at some point the possibility of a two-state solution might yet emerge.” #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

In #Australia, futures market predicting #ASX will open higher this morning on back of Friday’s record Wall Street highs. Local inflation data on Wed will be key to market direction this week. Commodity prices up over weekend.. Gold ⬆️ 1.13% Silver ⬆️ 3.02% Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.67% #auspol #ausecon

After reaching record highs - S&P500 ⬆️ 1.22% on week - US markets may pause for breath this week ahead of Friday’s key inflation data. Lots of ‘Fedtalk’ may influence traders before then, with chair Powell set to speak Tuesday.. #EconSky #markets #S&P500 finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-po...

Brilliantly cutting yet factual commentary on the Jimmy #Kimmel affair from UK radio host James O’Brien. “Regime adjacent (media) oligarchs clamping down on free speech.” As Shakespeare may have put it, something is rotten in the state of America.. #auspol #PoliSky youtu.be/RV_S-oDqp_c?...

#US stocks reached another record high Friday, with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.49% on back of tech stock surge. Apple led the way, ⬆️ 3.2% on new iPhone optimism. China trade talk news also buoyed market, with potential TikTok deal a focus. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/do...

In #Australia , futures market suggesting #ASX will open slightly higher today after yesterday’s losses. More record highs on Wall Street overnight will build confidence, but lower commodity prices may dampen mood.. Gold ⬇️ 0.41% Silver ⬆️ 0.33% Iron Ore ⬇️ 0.64% #auspol #ausecon #ausbiz

More record highs on #WallStreet Thursday , with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.48% as markets digested Wed’s rate cut. Traders judged two future rate cuts flagged by Fed outweighed new data showing weak labor market hiring. Intel up 23% on Nvidia investment.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , expect local #ASX to open slightly lower today after a jittery session on Wall Street overnight, despite a US rate cut. Global economic headwinds prevail & today’s Aus unemployment figures should guide local market.. Gold ⬇️ 0.83% Silver ⬇️ 2.04% Iron Ore ⬇️ 2.62% #auspol #ausecon

#US stocks wobbled Wednesday, with S&P500 ⬇️ 0.10% despite Fed delivering a 0.25% interest rate cut. Comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell on a worsening labor market & elevated inflation spooked the market. China trade talks also a worry.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , futures market predicting #ASX will open lower this morning after mild losses on Wall Street overnight. Lack of local economic data means overseas news & commodities should dictate market sentiment.. Gold ⬆️ 0.29% Silver ⬇️ 0.33% Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.50% #auspol #ausecon

Profit taking on #WallStreet Tuesday saw S&P500 ⬇️ 0.13% , coming off Monday’s highs. #US retail sales were up 0.6% in August, beating market expectations. All eyes on Fed interest rate decision tomorrow, with a rate cut very likely.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , expect local market to open higher today on back of fresh highs on Wall Street overnight. Lack of local economic data means overseas news will dominate sentiment. Gold continued its bull run, now up 42% in 12mths.. Gold ⬆️ 0.98% Silver ⬆️ 1.21% Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.87% #auspol #ausecon

#WallStreet started the week with fresh highs Monday, as S&P500 rose 0.47% ahead of Wed’s Fed rate decision. Markets pricing in 96% chance of 0.25% cut by Fed this week. Positive news on US/China trade talks in Madrid also buoyed markets… #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

This #4Corners episode on the ‘Exclusive Brethren’ religious organisation is astonishing. Allegations of cult like behaviour, rape, misogyny, financial irregularities & links to high profile Australian politicians - this is a huge story. ICYMI, PLEASE watch this program on iView #auspol

In #Australia , local #ASX expected to open lower today & likely give up Friday’s gains. US $ firmed over weekend, indicating a Fed rate cut not yet a certainty. Economic data from China today may guide market, commodity prices up.. Gold ⬆️ 0.26% Silver ⬆️ 1.53% Iron Ore ⬆️ 0.37% #auspol #ausecon

After more record highs last week on #WallStreet - S&P500 ⬆️ 1.36% on week, best since early August - all eyes will now be on The Fed. US central bank announces its latest interest rate decision Wed, with retail sales data Tuesday also key.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-ra...

Americans need to hear this - two highly respected UK news journalists discussing the US reaction (and rhetoric being used) to the horrific #CharlieKirk killing.. #PoliSky youtu.be/SbWDypOhN7M?...

#WallStreet took a breather Friday, with S&P500 ⬇️ 0.05% on the day but up 1.36% on a record breaking week. Traders now pricing in a 90% chance that Fed will cut interest rates next week, despite Thursday’s sticky inflation data. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , local #ASX should open higher this morning after US markets hit new highs overnight. Today’s data on housing & income may impact trader sentiment - commodities mixed in overnight trade.. Gold ⬇️ 0.21% Silver ⬆️ 0.93% Iron Ore ⬇️ 1.26% #auspol #ausecon

#US stocks hit record highs again Thursday, with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.85% despite rising unemployment & inflation. Inflation rose to 2.9% in August, but traders speculated Fed will still cut rates next week - although only a 0.25% cut is now likely… #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , futures market predicting #ASX will open lower today after yesterday’s modest gains. Today’s overseas visitor data may help traders assess health of local tourism market. Commodity prices up in overnight trade.. Gold ⬆️ 0.45% Silver ⬆️ 0.57% Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.17% #auspol #ausecon

More gains on #WallStreet Wednesday, with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.30% on back of tech stock surge. #Oracle was main driver, ⬆️ 36% after CEO flagged massive orders from AI firms for its cloud services. Sluggish wholesale inflation data also a positive. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

ABC’s Laura Tingle captures the global mood in the wake of #Israel ‘s strike on #Qatar . “Netanyahu and his far-right allies have no political interest or intention to have a ceasefire.” This act has effectively blown up the peace negotiations themselves.. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

In #Australia , expect local #ASX to open higher this morning after a positive lead on Wall Street overnight. Prospect of lower US interest rates is fuelling markets across the globe. Commodities mixed after recent bull run.. Gold ⬇️ 0.32% Silver ⬇️ 1.13% Iron Ore ⬆️ 0.68% #auspol #ausecon

More records on #WallStreet Tuesday, with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.27% to reach a new high. Ironically it was a downward revision to jobs data that caused surge, with traders speculating Fed may now cut rates by 0.5% next week to counter slowing economy.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , futures market is predicting #ASX will open slightly lower today after bank stocks dragged index down yesterday. July’s business turnover data out today (may guide market, along with rising commodity prices.. Gold ⬆️ 1.38% Silver ⬆️ 0.81% Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.00% #auspol #ausecon #stocks

#WallStreet started the week higher Monday, with S&P500 ⬆️ 0.21% on hopes of a jumbo rate cut. Markets have already priced in a .25% cut, with some speculating Fed could cut by 0.5% next week. Friday’s inflation figures will be key… #EconSky #markets #stocks finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

In #Australia , local #ASX is expected to open lower today after Friday’s falls on Wall Street. Commodity prices may guide market today, with Gold & Silver continuing their recent bull run but Iron Ore down in weekend trade.. Gold ⬆️ 1.12% Silver ⬆️ 0.82% Iron Ore ⬇️ 0.26% #auspol #ausecon

Inflation will dominate #US market sentiment this week, with S&P500 looking to bounce back from Friday’s falls. Thursday’s August’s inflation data will be main focus, with a rise above July’s 2.7% expected. Next Fed rate cut hinges on this.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/inflati...

Yesterday saw #Russia launch another huge missile bombardment on #Ukraine , which included a rocket hitting a Danish land mine clearing expedition - killing two. These words - from a Ukrainian friend of mine in Kyiv who worked with the organisation- tell the story way better than i could..

US stocks fell Friday, with S&P500 ⬇️ 0.32% on weaker than expected jobs data. August saw just 22,000 US jobs created, prompting unemployment rate to rise to 4.3% - highest since Oct 2021. Next Fed interest cut in September now seems certain.. #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

This is almost Orwellian… #auspol #PoliSky www.bbc.com/news/article...

In #Australia , expect local #ASX to open higher today, building on yesterday’s gains after a positive lead on Wall Street overnight. No major economic data due today, so markets will likely ride US wave & react to commodity prices.. Gold ⬇️ 0.43% Silver ⬇️ 1.12% Iron Ore ⬆️ 1.29% #auspol #ausecon

A fresh record high for S&P500 Thursday, with benchmark index ⬆️ 0.83% despite mixed economic data. Services sector activity rose, but this was offset by disappointing private sector payroll data. All eyes now on Friday’s August jobs report..👀 #EconSky #markets finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...

I didn’t think Australian politicians would sink this low. This women has no place in parliament with views like this, and draping herself in the Aussie flag is just another dog whistle to the ‘patriots’ embarrassing us all. Do better Jacinta Price.. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

In #Australia , local #ASX expected to open higher after yesterday’s falls. Market may be led by today’s household spending data, with any increase over June’s 0.5% rise seen as positive. Commodities largely up in overnight trade.. Gold ⬆️ 0.74% Silver ⬆️ 0.90% Iron Ore ⬇️ 0.49% #auspol #ausecon

#WallStreet bounced back Wednesday, with S&P 500 ⬆️ 0.51% as tech stocks led the way. News #Google had overcome key antitrust case intact fueled rise. Job openings data disappointed - Sept rate cut now more likely. Friday’s jobs data still key.. #EconSky #usecon finance.yahoo.com/news/live/st...