See the latest developments in the financial markets and a summary of key macroeconomic data from around the globe and in Australia. Our Daily Reports focus on data that has been published during the previous trading day.
- 27 Mar 2026 Daily Report 27 March 2026
Global stocks were again a sea of red yesterday, while oil prices climbed as investors turned sceptical over the prospects of a quick resolution of the conflict in the Middle East. Following the US market close, President Donald Trump announced in a social media message that he is extending the deadline for Iran, most likely referring to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, until 6 April.
- 26 Mar 2026 Daily Report 26 March 2026
US stocks bounced back last night, while Brent futures fell on hopes for ceasefire talks between the US and Iran.
- 25 Mar 2026 Daily Report 25 March 2026
Wall Street saw renewed slight declines last night, reflecting confusion about the direction and duration of the conflict in the Middle East.
- 24 Mar 2026 Daily Report 24 March 2026
Wall Street bounced back overnight, while oil prices fell sharply and US government bond yields edged lower, amid hopes for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
- 23 Mar 2026 Daily Report 23 March 2026
The global shares were again a sea of red on Friday, as investors remained concerned about the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
- 20 Mar 2026 Daily Report 20 March 2026
The declines in global shares continued overnight, though the scale of losses was trimmed towards the end of the US session, after President Donald Trump repeated that he was not planning a ground invasion of Iran, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to refrain from launching further strikes on energy facilities.