US S&P 500 Index v Russell 2000 (small-cap) Index

07/07/2026

US S&P 500 Index v Russell 2000 (small-cap) Index

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Weekend report 25/07/2026

Weekend Q&A: Hold on tight, it’s inflation week, just as oil tests US$100

The ASX 200 finished a choppy week down just -0.3%, with the US-Iran conflict and a strong employment report pushing up bond yields, weighing on local risk assets. A Wall Street-led technology sell-off, driven by renewed concerns over the returns on AI capital expenditure, spilled over to the ASX, sending the local technology sector down 6.6% for the week. Healthcare also came under pressure, falling 5.7%, while strength in energy (+5.9%) and materials (+1.7%) helped limit the broader market's losses.

Afternoon report 24/07/2026

The Match Out: Inflation concerns hit the ASX, Tech the major casualty

The ASX 200 finished firmly lower today as renewed escalation in the Middle East pushed oil back toward US$100/barrel, reigniting inflation and interest-rate concerns. The Aussie 3-year bond yield was up +10bps to 4.72%, while the 10 year yield pushed through 5%, settling at 5.08%.