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ASX:ANZ 30 September 2025 - 10 November 2025

Shutdown Drags On But Wall Street Hits Records – Here’s What’s Driving Markets

Asian Stocks Rebound on Tech Surge: Nikkei and Kospi Jump as U.S. Shutdown Breakthrough Lifts Sentiment—China Lags Despite CPI Tick-Up (Nov. 10, 2025)

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.3% to 50,911.76 and South Korea’s Kospi jumped 3.0% to 4,073.24, led by gains in chipmakers like Tokyo Electron and SK Hynix. The rally followed progress in Washington toward ending the U.S. government shutdown and upbeat comments from Nvidia on AI chip demand. Chinese shares lagged despite positive inflation data.
10 November 2025
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Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: Lithium surge and tech rebound push S&P/ASX 200 to 8,835 (+0.75%); ANZ hits record despite profit slide — 10 Nov 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.75% to 8,835.9 on Monday, marking its strongest session in nearly a month as miners, lithium stocks, and tech led gains. Lithium producers surged after a 5% jump in China carbonate prices. ANZ hit a record high despite weaker earnings. The Australian dollar firmed to around US$0.653 as commodity prices climbed and global markets rallied on hopes for a U.S. government shutdown resolution.
10 November 2025
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Commodities Rollercoaster: Oil Dips as OPEC+ Plans Output Hike, Gold Rockets to Records, Grain Markets Slip (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Commodities Rollercoaster: Oil Dips as OPEC+ Plans Output Hike, Gold Rockets to Records, Grain Markets Slip (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Brent and WTI crude fell 1–2% as Kurdistan resumed exports and OPEC+ prepared to raise output, reversing gains from earlier U.S. inventory draws and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil hubs. Gold surged to new highs near $3,778/oz on Fed rate cut bets. U.S. grain futures slipped as Midwest harvests accelerated and USDA projected a record corn crop. European gas storage neared 90% full, easing winter supply fears.
30 September 2025
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  • Dollar Rallies on Strong US Economic Data Before FOMC Meeting
    April 29, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT. The U.S. dollar rose 0.24% supported by better-than-expected March housing starts and core capital goods orders, signaling economic resilience ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Crude oil prices jumped 4%, pushing inflation expectations higher and reinforcing a hawkish outlook for U.S. monetary policy. Despite expectations the Fed will keep rates steady, geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving safe-haven demand for the dollar. The euro weakened 0.19%, pressured by declining Eurozone economic confidence and weaker-than-forecast German consumer prices, while oil price gains add inflation risks for Europe. The yen hit a four-week low against the dollar amid these dynamics. Market odds suggest no Fed rate hike today, with expectations for rate cuts in 2026, contrasting with anticipated hikes by the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan.

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Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

Silicon Motion Stock Jumps After Q1 Sales Double and AI Storage Outlook Tops Estimates

29 April 2026
Silicon Motion reported first-quarter revenue of $342.1 million, up 105% from a year earlier, and forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates. Shares rose $45.09 to $194.27 in New York trading. The company cited strong demand for embedded storage controllers and AI-related enterprise storage. CEO Wallace Kou said its MonTitan SSD controller platform will enter volume production this quarter.
Starbucks Stock Surges After Earnings Beat Makes Niccol’s Turnaround Look Real

Starbucks Stock Surges After Earnings Beat Makes Niccol’s Turnaround Look Real

29 April 2026
Starbucks raised its fiscal 2026 outlook after global comparable store sales rose 6.2% in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. Shares jumped about 10% to $107.03. North American operating margin fell to 9.9% from 11.6% due to higher labor and product costs. The company now expects at least 5% comparable sales growth for the year.
Teradyne Stock Slides After Record AI Quarter. The Guidance Is Why.

Teradyne Stock Slides After Record AI Quarter. The Guidance Is Why.

29 April 2026
Teradyne shares fell 16% to $319.10 Wednesday after the chip-testing company forecast lower second-quarter revenue and profit, despite posting record first-quarter sales of $1.282 billion, up 87% from a year earlier. About 70% of revenue came from AI-related demand, but management warned of “lumpy growth” due to large customer programs.
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