AM 09 Sep 26: ASX poised to open higher, Wall Street drops

AM 09 Sep 26: ASX poised to open higher, Wall Street drops

September 8, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the ASX's potential rise despite Wall Street's decline due to inflation concerns and explores the resilience of Australian shopping centres against online retail.

Wall Street returned from the long weekend on the back foot as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices closer to US$100 a barrel and reignited inflation concerns. The ASX is poised to buck the trend with a slightly stronger open after yesterday’s sharp fall. Plus, why Australian shopping centres continue to thrive despite the rise of online retail. James Gruber, Equity Market Strategist at CommSec takes you through all the key numbers. Check out our Market News page Follow us on: Instagram LinkedIn YouTube TikTok 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: CommSec

Guest: James Gruber

Topics covered

Keywords

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Middle East

More episodes of CommSec Market Update

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the CommSec Market Update podcast page.