Equity Espresso

15/04/2025

Markets edge higher again as sentiment cautiously improves
The ASX200 posted a second straight gain, closing +0.17% higher at 7,761.70, led by Health Care and the big banks. CSL rose +2.56% despite looming U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs, while Westpac and Macquarie helped lift Financials.

📬 Get the full breakdown in today’s newsletter.

14/04/2025

The ASX snapped back with a +1.34% gain today as fears of an all-out trade war gave way to cautious optimism. Investors rotated back into risk assets, with Tech and REITs leading the charge. Miners also climbed thanks to firmer iron ore prices.

The Aussie market got a nice kickup higher today, as tariff tensions appear to be easing, at least compared to the worst-case scenario markets had been fearing. Below, we recap all the tariff shenanigans since our Friday newsletter. The S&P/ASX 200 index finished the session 102.1 pts. (+1.34%) high...

11/04/2025

📉 Markets End a Wild Week in the Red — But It's the Bond Market That Has Everyone Talking

This week was anything but normal. Volatility surged, the ASX200 swung wildly, and gold hit record highs. But the biggest red flag? U.S. bond yields are rising even as equities fall—a rare and troubling signal.

CSL dragged down Health Care, while gold and staples emerged as defensive plays. Energy continued to slide. And behind the scenes, concern is mounting over who’s selling U.S. Treasuries—and why.

We break it all down in today’s Equity Espresso, including key insights from RBA Governor Michele Bullock on how this turbulence stacks up against 2008.

👇 Catch the full market wrap below.

The ASX200 closed 0.82% lower Friday, capping a wild week of market swings. Gold surged past US$3,200/oz, Health Care dragged, and U.S. Treasury yields spiked above 4.50%, puzzling investors.

10/04/2025

Aussie markets just posted their biggest single-day gain since March 2020 — here’s what sparked the rally.

The S&P/ASX 200 surged +4.54% today after a surprise announcement from President Trump suspending reciprocal tariffs for 90 days (excluding China). The decision triggered a Wall Street rally that spilled over into global markets, fueling gains across nearly every sector.

📉 Full breakdown of the tariff twist, sector winners, and broker forecasts inside today’s newsletter.

08/04/2025

📈 Green Day for the ASX — But No One’s Celebrating Yet

Yes, the market bounced back. But after back-to-back sell-offs and rising global tension, today’s rally feels more like a breather than a breakthrough.

The ASX200 jumped +2.27%, snapping a 3-day losing streak. Energy and Tech led the charge, buoyed by oil price stability and broker upgrades — but all eyes remain on the escalating U.S.-China trade war and a potential RBA rate cut.

Investors are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. We break it all down — sector winners, political risks, and what Wall Street’s biggest names are saying about the road ahead.

👇 Catch today’s full recap and insights below.

The ASX bounced back 2.27% after a brutal sell-off, led by Energy and Tech gains. But U.S.-China trade tensions and looming tariff escalations continue to cloud market sentiment.

07/04/2025

🚨 Market Meltdown: ASX Suffers Worst Day Since May 2020
A brutal day on the markets as global tensions, commodity crashes, and a plunging Aussie dollar trigger a sell-off. Investors are rattled, and volatility is back in a big way.

We break down what happened, what’s driving it, and who might benefit from the chaos.

👇 Read the full update below — and don’t miss the “Stocks to Watch” section for potential upside plays.

The ASX plunged 4.23% in its worst one-day fall since May 2020 amid U.S.-China trade war fears. Commodities tumbled, the Aussie dollar sank, and investors fled equities.

07/04/2025

AustralianSuper and other super funds faced a sophisticated cyberattack where criminals impersonated executives and hacked member accounts. Around 9,000 accounts were compromised industry-wide, with AustralianSuper confirming $500,000 in losses, causing widespread panic among members.

04/04/2025

Some countries are fighting back against the global tariffs implemented by the United States

03/04/2025

Australia may have dodged country-specific tariffs, but it’s still facing a 10% global baseline tariff on exports to the U.S. Trump called out Australian beef imports, claiming the U.S. imported $3 billion worth last year—while accusing Australia of banning American beef in return.

02/04/2025

The Queensland government has refused to offer tax deferrals to Star Entertainment as the casino group struggles to secure new financing.

Premier David Crisafulli says their focus is keeping the doors open and people employed—but no bailouts are on the table.
All eyes are now on potential buyers of Star’s assets 👀

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02/04/2025

🧠👗 H&M is going digital — literally.
The fashion giant is rolling out AI-generated “digital twin” models, created to be nearly indistinguishable from real humans — right down to birthmarks and movement patterns.

30 models are expected to be digitised this year, shot under multiple lights and angles.
The future of fashion? It’s pixel-perfect.