The Match Out: ASX drifts lower, Evolution Mining (EVN) whacked

Gold stocks copped it on the chin following a pullback in Gold prices overnight and weaker-than-expected production numbers from sector pin-up Evolution Mining (EVN) today, continuing a soft period for the resources sector more generally. The $US rallied overnight on higher bond yields, a Fed Governor suggesting that priced rate cuts in the United States are simply too excessive, a view we concur with. Upward pressure on the greenback puts downward pressure on commodities, although this is a move we would fade rather than follow.

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Afternoon report 16/06/2025 17:31

The Match Out: ASX flat, Energy stocks soar while Gold wobbles

A very interesting session today for the ASX despite a small move at the index level. Escalation in the Israel/Iran conflict underpinned a str0ng move higher for energy stocks, with a bid for Santos (STO) thrown in the mix for good measure.

Morning report 16/06/2025 09:44

Macro Monday: Tensions in the Middle set to dominate markets in June

In the past, last week's outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran was the kind of geopolitical flashpoint that might have triggered a full-blown market meltdown. Yet, so far, in a year where crises have come in waves, primarily courtesy of Trump 2.0, traders from London to New York have opted to hold their breath rather than flee en masse.

Weekend report 15/06/2025 08:27

Weekend Q&A: Israel-Iran conflict awakens the Bear

Even after slipping 0.2% on Friday, following Israel's attack on Iran, the ASX200 managed to finish last week up +0.1%, posting its 5th consecutive weekly gain - overall impressive considering the unfolding conflict. Israel’s airstrikes on Iran added a fresh wave of uncertainty among investors, following closely on the heels of Trump's promise that he intends to impose unilateral tariffs on dozens of US trading partners in the coming weeks. A weekend is a long-time when conflict breaks out, but whatever unfolds in the Middle East over the coming days/weeks, it’s likely to test the mettle of the current bull market and potentially provide an opportunity to buy weakness for the 2H of 2025:

Afternoon report 13/06/2025 17:22

The Match Out: Middle East conflict sparks risk-off selling as Energy & Gold stocks jump higher

The local market was lined up for a positive and potentially quiet session with a lack of earnings or corporate news on the docket and positive sentiment from U.S markets overnight with ASX futures pointing up +46pts at 8am - it was anything but, as news broke shortly after the market opened that airstrikes were carried out by Israel on Iranian nuclear missile sites.

Morning report 13/06/2025 10:06

What Matters Today: Around the World with 7 ETFs’

The ASX 200 surrendered early gains as “Trump tariff talk” weighed on the already “stretched” market. Ever since he's heard the “TACO” phrase, the president has been talking a lot tougher. Only time will tell if the acronym is true or not, i.e. “Trump Always Chickens Out”.

Afternoon report 12/06/2025 17:09

The Match Out: ASX fails to launch, awaits U.S-China trade deal confirmation

Despite a U.S-China trade deal now all but done, global markets overnight and the local index today are apprehensive to move higher - the ASX tried its best to break out but ran out of steam without the specifics of the deal and both sides yet to officially sign off.

Morning report 12/06/2025 16:31

What Matters Today: Can the Supermarkets emulate the Big Four Banks?

Wednesday saw the ASX 200 post a fresh all-time high at 8639 before reversing most of the early morning gains to close back below the psychological 8600 barrier.

Afternoon report 11/06/2025 17:36

The Match Out: ASX all-time highs short-lived as investors sell the fact on trade talk resolution

Today marked another intra-day record for the ASX 200, though this time it couldn’t hold with the market closing -47pts off the morning high. It had a feeling of buy the rumour sell the fact as Chinese and U.S trade officials walked away from two days of negotiations having agreed on a preliminary plan to ease trade tensions, emphasising resolving issues around rare earths minerals and magnets shipping, with the U.S expecting to lift export restrictions in a ‘balanced way’.

Morning report 12/06/2025 17:33

Portfolio Positioning: The unloved Bull Market confounds the numerous bears

The ASX200 posted a record close on Tuesday as broad-based buying took the index up 0.8%, with the heavyweight financials leading the market higher; the “Big Four” gained an average of 1.2%. The market adopted a clear “risk on” theme as it approached all-time highs, while abandoning some of the year's best-performing defensives, as underweight fund managers appeared increasingly exposed to the rising market.

Afternoon report 10/06/2025 17:49