US Russell 3000 Index

21/03/2022

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Afternoon report 08/05/2026

The Match Out: Peace trade unwinds as the ASX gives back the week’s gains

A tough day on the ASX today, with geopolitical risk firmly back in the driver's seat. Fresh US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher and unwound the peace trade that had supported market over the last few days.

Morning report 08/05/2026

ETF Friday: Four ASX ETFs that could attract the next wave of buying as investors look for value

The ASX200 delivered a second consecutive strong day, extending the weeks recovery from Tuesdays low to more than 3%. The gains were again spearheaded by the miners, on the back of stronger metal prices, with BHP Group (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) on their own contributing 50% of the index’s move. The advance was more broad based than on Wednesday with over 70% of the main board closing higher.