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The ASX gained 1% in trade after news of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel sent a wave of confidence through the market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The markets wait for any news out of Iran following an attack by the US; the oil price spikes; looking at the defence stocks that may benefit; the rise of the ‘infinite workday’; Australia Post to raise prices; Metcash loses sales of tobacco; how to save $7000 this end of financial year; and Di Colledge joins us for the Market Wrap   Host: Scott Haywood Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us who hold serious assets should get up to date with our wills, with the End of Financial Year the perfect opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metcash – the largest operator of IGA stores – has said the illegal tobacco trade is hurting its bottom line. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.36%, 8474 GOLD: $3,363 US/ounce BITCOIN: $159,214 AUD Energy & Utilities rose on war threats: Woodside was flat, with Santos 1% higher, with LNG seller Origin also lifting just under 1%. Metcash rose 2.7% after revealing an 8.9% uplift in group revenue to $17.3 billion. BWP Trust rose 1.9 per cent to $3.65   Reece Holdings up more than 2% to $16.57 TPG and Medibank rose more than 1% ANZ Bank fell 0.6%, National Australia Bank shed a few cents to close at $38.88. Fortescue gave up 1% BHP fell 1.5% per cent to $35.64  Rio Tinto fell marginally but still closed above $100 a share at $101.83. Drone Shield fell more than 4% to $1.83 CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.9 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.2 pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The threat of war has hurt global markets, but it doesn’t always have to mean a loss, especially if you’re invested in defence industry products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US attack on Iran has put markets on edge, with the ASX closing lower again on the threat of war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exiting politics and straight into the banking lobby – Simon Birmingham gets a new gig. Missing out on a face-to-face meeting with the US, does Anthony Albanese now turn to other markets on trade? It could affect your credit score under new laws, so should we be more wary of BNPL services? Lacking action all week, the ASX 200 finishes Friday trade in the red. Interviews with Leigh Howard, Asialink Business CEO & Carrie Cheung, Head of Insights at Equifax Email us your thoughts to moneynews@nine.com.au Developed & Hosted by: Tom StoreySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s unemployment rate steady at 4.1%; the US Fed keeps interest rates on hold; the salaries of top CEOs revealed; Trump’s tariffs hit the auto sector; preparing your will around the end of financial year; ratings surveys put Kyle & Jackie O’s Melbourne adventure at risk; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap   Host: Scott Haywood Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weak set of radio ratings figures have put the pressure on the existence of Kyle & Jackie O in the Melbourne market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us who hold serious assets should get up to date with our wills, with the End of Financial Year the perfect opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Fed has kept interest rates on hold, so will investors look towards safety in the Australian banks while unrest continues? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.09%, 8523 GOLD: $3,368 US/ounce BITCOIN: $161,897 AUD Commonwealth Bank up 1.5% to $182.85 National Australia Bank rose 1.1%, with Westpac 1.8% higher, and ANZ up 0.3% per cent after announcing its retail boss would leave the bank. Aristocrat rose 1.6% to $66.73 Cleanaway closed up 1.1% to to $2.73 Weaker Chinese data sent  iron ore majors lower, with BHP off 2% to $36.13 and Fortescue off 1.7% to $14.77. Gold miners fell, with Evolution down 4.5% to $7.78 Utility stocks were also sold off as Origin and AGL both dipped 1.4%. KMD Brands fell more than 3% to hit a record low of 25¢,  WiseTech Global dipped 1.9% after announcing that two directors would exit the board. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.7 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.2 pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Australia’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, but is there a case now for the RBA to cut interest rates again?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A steady unemployment rate was expected, but with work shifting away from the government sector, it could be up to the RBA to cut interest rates to stimulate private business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers outlines his tax reform vision for the second term of the Labor government; the business of sport attracts even more money; Amazon’s boss fires a warning shot at white collar workers; uranium stocks get a boost; preparing for EOFY sales; ‘skinfluencers’ rise in popularity; and Grady Wulff joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Assistant Producer: Karl Bianco Technical Producer: Simon Owens Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As End of Financial Year sales approach, should we be looking at this as an opportunity to spend, or is it a trap?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports are a big business in Australia, but with a new team coming to Tasmania, will the spending give the economy a boost?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uranium stocks have benefited from increased demand for the nuclear energy push around the world.   ASX200: down 0.12% to 8,531 GOLD: $3,384 US/oz BITCOIN: $161,708 Boss Energy met its first-year production guidance, shares gained another 4.3% on the news to $4.66 Deep Yellow up almost 4%, Bannerman rising 4.8% Iron ore futures slid to $92 US a tonne, which hurt our big miners. BHP traded 1.2% lower, Fortescue fell 4%, while Rio Tinto lost 1.1%. While down over 1% were ANZ, Origin Energy, and Qantas Cochlear pushed 0.8% higher to $283.78 AUD/USD: 65 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.3 Pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 Yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The market is still flooded with uncertainty, with no wild swings up or down this week, but good news on the uranium front has helped a couple of companies really outperform the rest of the ASX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians will spend $1.1 billion on the outlay for their football teams in the annual State of Origin contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Droneshield’s share price has exploded so far this year, so does the threat of war help their outlook? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.08%, 8541 GOLD: $3,395 US/ounce BITCOIN: $162,400 AUD Santos edged marginally higher to $7.76 despite Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers warning a $30 billion takeover deal from a UAE based group “has got a long way to run yet”. Gold miners Newmont rose 2.5% and Northern Star rose by 1.5% Uranium stocks were up again, with Deep Yellow up 5.7% and Boss Energy rising more than 3% Life360 was more than 1% higher after a broker upgrade. Pro Medicus dropped just under 1% to $272 a share, while Cochlear dropped 1.6% to $281.66.  Genesis Minerals also fell more than 2% to $4.67 James Hardie fell 2.9% to $38.77. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 65.3 AUD/GBP: 48.2 pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 94 yen AUD/NZD: 1.07 Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.