Gold ($US/oz)

07/10/2025

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Afternoon report 08/10/2025

The Match Out: ASX eases as retailers and tech stocks drag; gold pauses after record high

The ASX eased modestly during the session as losses across retail and technology stocks outweighed strength in healthcare. Investors also took profits from gold miners after the precious metal briefly broke through the US$4000/oz barrier for the first time.

Morning report 08/10/2025

Portfolio Positioning: The US Government remains shut, but markets are calm

The ASX200 peeled away 0.3% on Tuesday, the first “real” day of trading this week, although losses weren’t overly broad-based, with 40% of the main board closing higher. While the retailers led the decline, it was noticeable to see some profit-taking wash through many pockets of the market as the US government lockdown drags on, even some gold names closed lower, despite the precious metal posting fresh highs.