Morning Report 13 Mar 25: US share markets rebound as cool inflation data eases tariff jitters

CommSec Market Update

US markets are showing signs of recovery from recent lows, buoyed by cooling inflation data. Tech stocks saw notable moves, with Intel jumping on reports that TSMC has pitched a foundry joint venture to Nvidia. Energy stocks also surged, with nuclear power companies gaining as Amazon and others pledged to triple capacity. Meanwhile, oil prices rose 2% on tighter US supplies, lifting broader commodity markets. Elsewhere, the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, citing concerns over the ongoing trade war. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to rebound from seven-month lows, while the Aussie dollar strengthens as markets digest the latest US inflation data.

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