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ANZ will sack 3500 staff from its workforce, with new CEO Nuno Matos seeking to make the bank more efficient. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.52% to 8,803 GOLD: $3,653/oz BITCOIN: $170,632 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 66.2 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.7 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 97 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U.S. stocks kicked off September on the back foot, with all three major indexes closing lower as investors weighed rising bond yields and the latest twists in trade policy. Big Tech names like Nvidia, Amazon, and Apple saw declines during regular trading, but Apple and Alphabet rebounded sharply after hours on key legal rulings. Fabien Yip, Market Analyst, IG breaks down what the appeals court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs means for markets, why profit-taking is hitting bull market winners, and how shifting legal winds could reshape the tech landscape. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The gold price has peaked above $3500, so are we going to continue to see investors piling into categories outside equity markets? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.30% to 8,900 GOLD: $3,480/oz BITCOIN: $169,786 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 65.1 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.6 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 96 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.11 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qantas was the big story of earnings season, with profits jumping 28% to $1.6 billion for the last financial yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Woolies is facing the squeeze in the supermarket wars, with its share price tanking about a drop in profits for the largest listed Consumer Staples company.MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.3% to 8,960 GOLD: $3,382/oz BITCOIN: $171,527 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.7 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.1 British pence AUD/EUR: 55 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 95 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.11 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A tale of two banks is emerging, with Westpac’s quarterly update knocking Commbank’s story out of the water. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.5% to 8,873 GOLD: $3,357/oz BITCOIN: $186,274 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 65.3 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.1 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 95 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst, eToro discusses how much justification there is for US Treasury Scott Bessent to call for a 50 bps rate cut in September, with a view that short-term interest rates should be between 1.5 percentage points and 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level. He weighs whether the Federal Reserve will bow to the rising pressure from the Trump administration. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AGL dragged the Utilities sector and the market back today, but can their outlook improve? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.6% to 8,827 GOLD: $3,365/oz BITCOIN: 182,916 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 65.5 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.3 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 96 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting season has continued, with SGH, Seven West Media and Life360 the highlights of Tuesday company news. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.4% to 8,880 GOLD: $3,351/oz BITCOIN: $182,669 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 65.0 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.2 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 96 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
Copper’s price has taken a huge tumble, so how does that work for the big miners who were pivoting towards the metal? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.2% to 8,742 GOLD: $3,310/oz BITCOIN: $183,594 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.5 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.7 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 96 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.09 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro unpacks what the latest earnings - including from Starbucks, Spotify - indicate about the growth outlook for the US economy. He also previews the FOMC's rate decision as the clock counts down towards the August 1st tariff deadline. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump threatens tariffs on all trading partners and sanctions on Russia. Higher oil prices benefit energy companies like Santos and Woodside. And tomorrow's Australian inflation data could determine whether the RBA cuts interest rates next month. Guest Kyle Rodda provides analysis on geopolitics, monetary policy, and market reactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
Market Analyst on current ag market trends.
A big start to the business week with the US and the European Union announcing a major trade deal. Liz Maddock gets the latest on that from Hebe Chen, Market Analyst at Vantage Australia. And Laurie Lawira speaks to Chief CommSec Economist Ryan Felsman about the CommSec State of the States report.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
A big start to the business week with the US and the European Union announcing a major trade deal. Liz Maddock gets the latest on that from Hebe Chen, Market Analyst at Vantage Australia. And Laurie Lawira speaks to Chief CommSec Economist Ryan Felsman about the CommSec State of the States report.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
This week's TWIRx puts the pedal to the metal—literally. Host Todd Eury dives into the surprising parallels between racing 150+ MPH and building a pharmacy business from the ground up. Special guest Charles Hoopes, co-owner of S&H Motorsports, joins the show alongside Stephen Beckman, CEO of YARAL Pharma, to preview the upcoming “Geezer Race” on Saturday, July 19th, sponsored by YARAL. Charles shares the intense highs and lows of becoming a drag racing team owner—from financial risk to the emotional rollercoaster of chasing a dream. His story mirrors the grit and resilience required to own and operate an independent pharmacy today.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
The Australian sharemarket logged its sharpest one-day loss since early May, as a shift in risk sentiment – driven by sticky US inflation and renewed US tariff rhetoric. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: Down 0.79% or 68.50 points to 8,561.80 GOLD: Up 0.53% to $3,369 USD per ounce BITCOIN: One coin is buying $182,790 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 65 US cents AUD/GBP: 48 British pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 97 Japanese Yen AUD/NZD: $1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
The Australian share market closed at a record 0.7% or 59 points to 8630., following gains on Wall Street as investors continue to dismiss the tariff threat CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 66 US Cents AUD/GBP: 49 British Pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro Cents AUD/JPY: 97 Japanese Yen AUD/NZD: $1.10 New Zealand Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
In this podcast, you'll receive valuable insights from eToro's Market Analyst, Sam North on the significant daily financial news, all within a concise time frame of under 5 minutes.
US rates could be cut sooner than expected, depending on results out of the Non-Farm Payrolls this week. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.02%, 8595 GOLD: $3,356 US/ounce BITCOIN: $166,513 AUD Pro Medicus climbed 7.8% to $307.39 after announcing two contracts in the United States worth more than $200 million in total. BHP jumped 5.6%, Mineral Resources closed 7.8% higher, with Fortescue & Rio Tinto up 1.8%. Up more than 1% was Wisetech Global, James Hardie and Bluescope Steel. G8 fell 7.4% for its third day of losses in a row after one of its former employees was charged with offences related to the alleged abuse of children. Commbank down 2.2%, NAB off 1.1%, and Westpac down 0.7%. ANZ escaped the losses, up half a percent. JB Hi-Fi down 3%, Harvey Norman off 1.5%, and Myer losing 1.6%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.8 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.1 pence AUD/EUR: 55 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Domino’s is on the hunt for a new CEO, with the pandemic darling seeing its share price plunge again today. ASX200: up 0.66% to 8,597 GOLD: $3,335 US/oz BITCOIN: $164,003 James Hardie’s completion of its US$8.4 billion deal for Azek helped it 5.3% higher to $42.93. The hope for rate cuts helped Real Estate stocks, with Goodman rising 2.1%, Scentre up 2.7%, and Dexus rising 3.1%. BHP up 1.7%, Fortescue rising 3.8% and Rio Tinto up just over 2%. Dominos Pizza shares closed down more than 15% to $16.96 after its CEO resigned Helia told the market that ING was negotiating with other providers – down 21% to $4.31. Qantas revealed a cyberattack had stolen the personal data for 6 million customers, with shares closing 2.2% lower to $10.52. Also weaker were QBE, Xero and Next DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Australian healthcare companies performing strongly, do we still need to look overseas for bigger markets? ASX200: down 0.1%, 8550 GOLD: $3,348 US/ounce BITCOIN: $164,720 Xero was a drag on the tech sector, down 5.3% to $184 after confirming to the market it had successfully completed the acquisition of American payments business Melio. Wisetech losing 0.6%, Technology One falling 1.1% and Life360 dropping 1.8%. Adairs lost 3.7% and Nick Scali lost 3.5%. Down more than 1% was Goodman Group, Sigma Healthcare and Northern Star. Pilbara Minerals gained 5.6% on the news that Vanguard had become a substantial shareholder. While Droneshield continued its strong run, up 11.7% to $2.39 today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US Fed has kept interest rates on hold, so will investors look towards safety in the Australian banks while unrest continues? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.09%, 8523 GOLD: $3,368 US/ounce BITCOIN: $161,897 AUD Commonwealth Bank up 1.5% to $182.85 National Australia Bank rose 1.1%, with Westpac 1.8% higher, and ANZ up 0.3% per cent after announcing its retail boss would leave the bank. Aristocrat rose 1.6% to $66.73 Cleanaway closed up 1.1% to to $2.73 Weaker Chinese data sent iron ore majors lower, with BHP off 2% to $36.13 and Fortescue off 1.7% to $14.77. Gold miners fell, with Evolution down 4.5% to $7.78 Utility stocks were also sold off as Origin and AGL both dipped 1.4%. KMD Brands fell more than 3% to hit a record low of 25¢, WiseTech Global dipped 1.9% after announcing that two directors would exit the board. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.7 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.2 pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Uranium stocks have benefited from increased demand for the nuclear energy push around the world. ASX200: down 0.12% to 8,531 GOLD: $3,384 US/oz BITCOIN: $161,708 Boss Energy met its first-year production guidance, shares gained another 4.3% on the news to $4.66 Deep Yellow up almost 4%, Bannerman rising 4.8% Iron ore futures slid to $92 US a tonne, which hurt our big miners. BHP traded 1.2% lower, Fortescue fell 4%, while Rio Tinto lost 1.1%. While down over 1% were ANZ, Origin Energy, and Qantas Cochlear pushed 0.8% higher to $283.78 AUD/USD: 65 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.3 Pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we cover emerging market euphoria, Bitcoin inflows, Circle's IPO ambitions, and Plasma's token sale. Carlos and Ryan also give us their takeaways from Solana's Accelerate conference, and the buzz around Solana Mobile's new phone, Seeker. Finally, we dive into U.S. regulatory shifts around perps trading, and the rapidly developing MegaETH ecosystem. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources Plasma Token Sale Announcement: https://www.plasma.to/insights/announcing-the-xpl-public-sale-using-sonar-by-echo -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity. Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors 0xResearch! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates. Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast -- Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:47) Is Euphoria Seeping Into the Market? (4:53) Circle's IPO and Plasma's Token Sale (13:53) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (14:01) Takeaways From Solana's Accelerate Conference (23:00) Regulation For US Based Perps (30:53) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (32:02) Solana's New Phone (44:41) Marinade Ad (45:13) The MegaETH Ecosystem (1:00:58) Dunking on People at Permissionless -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
28 Apr 2025. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at the Dubai World Trade Centre shares details behind the figure, including the number of jobs supported by its large-scale events. The recent slide of the US dollar is prompting investors to reassess their portfolio strategies, particularly those heavily weighted toward US-based assets. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at Etoro, gives his take. Plus, are ongoing tariffs impacting the retail grocery sector in the UAE? We ask Halima Jumani, the CEO of Kibsons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.