Welcome back to another episode of the 360 Money Matters Podcast! We are back again with our monthly ‘Market Wrap’ segment.

In this episode, we discuss the latest market trends, focusing on various global and domestic economic factors impacting investment decisions. We begin with a wrap-up of the U.S. market, highlighting a 4.36% increase in the S&P 500 driven by optimism around potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. We then touch on the Australian market, noting a 2.05% rise in the ASX 200, despite fluctuating commodity prices and uncertainties surrounding the RBA's interest rate decisions. We also cover the economic challenges in Europe, with slow growth prompting the ECB to lower rates, and concerns about China's economic slowdown, reflected in a 1.3% drop in the Shanghai Composite. Despite these global uncertainties, we explore how these factors might influence the Australian market and the potential implications for investors.

Discover what these shifts could mean for your portfolio and why staying informed is more crucial than ever. Don't miss out—listen now!

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Episode Highlights

• S&P 500 up 4.36% for the month

• The US Presidential Race

• Australian market update

• RBA and government spending impacts on inflation

• Geopolitical concerns affecting markets

• Shanghai Composite down 1.3% for the month, 8% for the year

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