Market Close 24 Apr 26: Markets brace for jam-packed week

The ASX200 slipped for a fourth day and is down about 1.8% this week despite a 3.5% month to date gain. Energy led as oil topped US$106 a barrel while materials and gold lagged. Suncorp secured A$2.4 billion in reinsurance and IGO cut spodumene guidance. Markets now focus on US big tech results Fed decision and Australian quarterly inflation. Steve Daghlian and Laura Besarati are Market Analysts at CommSec. Each episode, they break down the day's market movements and explain what the numbers really mean. 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.