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.
- 20 Oct 2025 Daily Report 20 October 2025
Sentiment on Wall Street improved on Friday, supported by soothing comments from US President Donald Trump and top executives of US regional banks.
- 17 Oct 2025 Daily Report 17 October 2025
US stocks retreated overnight, with losses led by financials, amid fresh concerns over US regional banks.
- 16 Oct 2025 Daily Report 16 October 2025
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed into positive territory towards the end of a choppy session overnight, supported by good earnings results and encouraging comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- 15 Oct 2025 Daily Report 15 October 2025
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower last night, as the gains during the session resulting from dovish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were insufficient to make up for a weak start.
- 14 Oct 2025 Daily Report 14 October 2025
US stocks bounced back on Monday, as hopes for a quick resolution of fresh US-China trade tensions prevailed.
- 13 Oct 2025 Daily Report 13 October 2025
US shares plunged on Friday, while government bond yields fell sharply and the US dollar depreciated, as traders were spooked by renewed escalation of US-China trade tensions.