Markets @ Midday - Friday 27th May

27/05/2022

Markets @ Midday – Friday 27th May

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Afternoon report 15/12/2025

The Match Out: Commodities cool, ASX closes lower in volatile session

The ASX traded lower on Monday, giving back 70% of Fridays strong rally. Selling was broad based, with 10 of 11 sectors in the red with a sharp commodity selloff headlining the weakness as copper, iron ore and lithium stocks got whacked. Market’s now look ahead to Australia’s mid-year budget update and central bank meetings in the UK, Europe and Japan.

Morning report 15/12/2025

Macro Monday: The Tech Sector may surprise many this week

Over the past three months, Australian financial markets have had to adjust to a sudden reversal in expectations for the RBA cash rate, shifting from the anticipation of cuts to projected hikes in 2026. A complete 180, which has caused significant volatility at the stock and sector levels as investors have had to alter their positioning.