Tuesday 17th September - ASX up 22pts, PTM/RPL & NHC

17/09/2024

Tuesday 17th September – ASX up 22pts, PTM/RPL & NHC

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Afternoon report 23/04/2025

The Match Out: ASX moves higher on US-China trade talk optimism

Energy and mining stocks led the ASX higher, driven by hopes that tariffs on China could be less severe than first thought after a softer tone toward negotiations from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent overnight. A deal isn’t done, nor have discussions started between the world’s two largest economies, but the market took an inch and ran a mile.

Morning report 23/04/2025

Portfolio Positioning: Scott Bessent installs market calm after the Easter weekend’s ructions

The ASX200 slipped just 0.03% on Tuesday, a big win considering the Dow tumbled almost 1000 points on Monday night. However, the market internals weren’t as strong, with over 75% of the ASX200 closing lower, but when CBA surges +4.2% and BHP, Westpac & Macquarie play minor supporting roles, the local index will find it hard to fall far.