Morning Report 04 Oct 24: Dow Jones closes nearly 200 points lower as oil spikes 5%
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October has had a rocky start, with Middle East conflicts raising concerns over oil supply. Strong U.S. services sector data has pushed the U.S. dollar to a six-week high. In company news, Levi Strauss shares fell after delivering a disappointing revenue outlook, though the company hopes its new campaign for Levi's Jeans featuring Beyoncé will boost sales. Meanwhile, Tesla's top data executive is departing ahead of their upcoming Robotaxi event. Locally, Australian shares are expected to slip as material stocks decline, with home lending data set to be released today. 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.