
ASX 200 Slides as Oil, Yields and Rate Risks Hit Sentiment
The ASX 200 suffered its worst week in six months as surging oil, higher bond yields and renewed rate-hike bets drove a broad risk-off move.
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The ASX 200 suffered its worst week in six months as surging oil, higher bond yields and renewed rate-hike bets drove a broad risk-off move.

ASX energy and technology stocks show signs of stabilising as traders focus on the key 9,000 level ahead of options expiry.

With the new trading week underway, the Nasdaq 100 has managed to reach new highs. However, the session’s gain is barely above 0.5%, a moderate move compared with previous weeks, when the index posted advances of more than 1.00% in a single session.

Recent sessions have started to show a more neutral tone in SPX price action, with the index hovering around its all-time highs and displaying consistent sideways movement.

Risk appetite remained firm in the first half of Thursday’s session. Investors, for now at least, seem content to look through the noise coming out of the Middle East and remain focused on the underlying fundamentals.

The ASX 200 rebounds from volatile lows but faces resistance near key technical levels, while Graphene Manufacturing (GMG) attempts a bullish turnaround.

The ASX 200 closed at another record high, but a major options barrier at 9,200 — alongside signs of fatigue in CBA and stretched momentum — suggests upside may be limited near-term.

The ASX 200 rallied after strong Commonwealth Bank earnings, while CSL plunged on a sharp profit slump. Options positioning suggests 9000 remains a key battleground into expiry.

The start of the trading week has been unfavorable for the S&P 500, as recent sessions have been marked by a growing sense of neutrality, resulting in a decline of more than 1.2% on the day.

Microsoft reports Q4 earnings after the US close on January 28, with markets focused on Azure growth, AI monetisation and margins as valuation sensitivity rises across the Nasdaq.

S&P 500 futures were pointing to a firmer open at midday in London, after extending yesterday’s rebound, with AI-related names like Micron and Broadcom leading the charge in pre-market trade.

The ASX 200 slips as CBA tests key support near 150 and Rio Tinto shows early reversal risk amid rising tariff-driven volatility.

Apple reports Q4 earnings on January 29, with investors focused on Services momentum, margin resilience and guidance tone as iPhone growth slows.
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