Market Close 06 Aug 25: New highs unlocked for Aussie market

Aussie stocks cracked fresh record highs today, with the ASX 200 lifting past 8,800 points for the first time ever. Markets are buoyed by optimism around US rate cuts and easing trade uncertainty, even as Trump’s new tariffs come into effect tomorrow. Meanwhile, a tagging error by the ASX sparked confusion for TPG Telecom, and gold stocks rallied on the final day of the Diggers and Dealers forum. Plus, REA Group soared on strong earnings, IDP Education bounced, and Pinnacle and News Corp surged.  The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.