Daily Pre-Market Macro Data – Update  8/9/2025 9:00AM

# Resource Reason Overnight 3EMA Trend
1 ASX SPI 200 Index Futures See if the futures for our market rose or fell in overnight trade and observe the overall trend. Down 15 Partial
2 US S&P 500 Chart See if the main index in the US rose or fell in overnight trade and to observe the overall trend. Down Positive
3 US NASDAQ 100 Chart Moving up the risk sentiment scale, see if this index rose or fell in overnight trade and observe the overall trend. Down Positive
4 US Russell 2000 Index Index of US listed small cap companies. Up Postive
5 Bitcoin Chart Currently a good measure for peak risk sentiment. See what happened overnight and observe the overall trend, especially in the short-term. Up Partial
6 US Dollar Index Chart Almost all commodities in the world are denominated in $USD. If the dollar is rising, this is generally bad for commodities and vice versa. Observe overnight movements and overall trend. Down Negative
7 10 Year Bond Yield Higher Bond Yields make bonds more attractive than shares on a relative value basis. Therefore generally, rising yields are bad for stocks and vice versa. Yields are also indicative of future interest rates which basically indicate future inflation and growth expectations. Down Negative
8 Volatility Index Simply put, the VIX can be thought as the cost of insurance for a portfolio. During times of turmoil, the price rises and vice versa. Down Negative
9 US Sector Performance See what sectors drove the market performance overnight in the US as they will likely correlate to what happens on our market in the day ahead. 10 Up, 10 Down  

Resources Watchlists, Charts and other Information

# Resource About Overnight 3EMA Trend
1 Gold Gold is a precious metal traditionally used as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty due to its intrinsic value and stability. It is also widely utilised in jewellery, electronics, and as a standard in global financial reserves. Up Postive
2 Silver Silver is a versatile precious metal valued for its industrial applications in electronics, solar panels, and medical devices, as well as for its use in jewellery and as an investment asset. It is often considered a more affordable alternative to gold for investors seeking a hedge against economic instability. Up Positive
3 Copper Copper is essential for its conductivity, corrosion resistance, and malleability, used in electrical wiring, construction, and medical devices. Its price on commodities markets reflects global economic health and industrial demand. Up Negative
4 Crude Oil Crude oil, a key energy source, is extracted, refined into fuels and plastics, and serves as a critical feedstock for the chemical industry. Its price, influenced by global supply, demand, and geopolitics, significantly impacts global markets. Down Negative
5 Lithium Lithium is a critical metal primarily used in the production of rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and other electronic devices. Its increasing demand is driven by the global shift towards renewable energy and electric mobility, making it a key component in the transition to a sustainable future. Up Positive
6 Uranium Uranium is a heavy metal primarily used as fuel in nuclear power plants to generate electricity. Its role is significant in producing low-carbon energy, making it crucial in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Down Positive
7 Iron Ore Iron ore is vital for steel production, crucial to construction and manufacturing. Extracted and refined, it drives industrial growth and infrastructure development. Its price, closely tied to global markets, impacts economies significantly. Down Positive
8 Zinc Zinc is essential for galvanizing steel, battery production, and alloy formation due to its anti-corrosion properties. Widely used in construction, automotive, and agriculture, zinc’s demand and price are linked to global economic activity. Up Positive
9 Nickel Nickel is crucial for stainless steel, high-strength alloys, and batteries, especially in electric vehicles. Its demand in aerospace, military, and chemical industries makes it a vital commodity, with prices influenced by industrial growth and battery technology. Down Negative
10 Aluminium Aluminium is a lightweight, durable metal with a great strength-to-weight ratio. Used in transportation, construction, packaging, and electronics, it excels in fuel efficiency, corrosion resistance, and recyclability. Its conductivity makes it crucial for power transmission. Up Positive
11 Thermal Coal Thermal coal, or steam coal, is used mainly for electricity generation by producing heat to convert water into steam for turbines. Abundant and cheap, it’s a major energy source, but its combustion causes environmental concerns due to CO2 emissions. Down Negative

Other Macro Information

# Resource Reason
1 AFR News Headlines A summary of all the headlines from the Australian Financial Review (AFR) news website.
2 Gold Seasonality The monthly performance of US$ Gold since the year 2004.
3 Global 100 ETF ASX:IOO Seasonality The iShares Global 100 ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of 100 large-capitalization global equities.
4 NASDAQ Seasonality The monthly performance of the NASDAQ index since the year 2000.
5 Current Central Bank Rates Central bank rates and recent movements for the major economies of the world.