Morning Report 25 Jun 25: US markets rise on news of Iran-Israel ceasefire

Global markets rallied and investors celebrated after news of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The Dow Jones jumped 500 points, the S&P 500 edged near record highs, and the NASDAQ 100 hit an all-time high, helped by falling bond yields following comments from Jerome Powell. Oil prices tumbled 6% on the ceasefire news, and gold dropped 2% as demand for safe havens faded. Cruise operator Carnival raised its profit outlook, with the sector shrugging off recent jitters, while Uber launched its self-driving taxi service. Meanwhile, Coinbase shares soared as bitcoin hit a one-week high. Closer to home, Aussie shares are expected to post modest gains on Wednesday, ahead of key local inflation data. 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.