Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 1 July: US markets hit records | SPI down 3

Wall Street ended the quarter on a high as both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached record levels. Putting the bow on their best quarter in over a year, buoyed by possible trade deals and rate cuts. S&P 500 up 0.52%, Nasdaq up 0.47%. Dow was choppy in the early stages of the session, falling and rising intermittently, but found strength to finish near the high. Up 276 points. Most sectors up, Energy and Cyclicals the exception. The former is deflating from the recent, sharp drop in oil while the latter was weighed down by Tesla and Amazon, the two largest companies, falling 1.8% each. REITS was the best performing sector, falling yields and expectations of rate cuts benefitting the sector. Financials gained, additionally boosted by their victory in the Fed’s annual health check which prepared the stage for stock buybacks and dividends.Resources mixed. Oil mixed as Brent and WTI diverged. Weakening dollar offered some support but there were little major gains. Nickel, zinc, iron ore all fell.ASX to open flat. SPI futures down 3 points (-0.0%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.