The CoreQuant
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I believe in the transformative power of storytelling. Every article I write is an opportunity to connect with you, to share a piece of my world, and to inspire you to see things from a new perspective. Whether it’s through a heartfelt personal essay or a deep dive into a trending topic, my aim is to create content that leaves a lasting impact.
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ASX Pre-Market: Friday, 11 September 2026
ASX 200 futures point to a fourth consecutive day of losses after oil topped US$107 a barrel and US bond yields hit their highest since October 2023, sending Wall Street to its longest losing streak since June ahead of Friday's critical US CPI print.
ASX Post-Market Wrap: 10 September 2026
ASX shares endured their weakest session in more than three months as every sector fell and oil climbed back above US$100 a barrel. The ASX 200 dropped 1.03%, with miners, technology and consumer stocks leading losses. Rising European yields and renewed inflation concerns added to the unease, leaving investors watching the ECB and Middle East closely.
ASX Pre-Market: Thursday, 10 September 2026
ASX SPI 200 futures point to a sharply weaker open, down 88 points, or 0.99%, to 8,816, after oil topped US$100 a barrel and a disappointing US Treasury bond buyback sent global yields higher, pushing Wall Street to a third straight losing session.
The Wall Street Wrap: September 9, 2026
Stocks fell for a third straight session as Treasury yields climbed after the Treasury Department tripled its bond buyback program and oil topped $101 a barrel amid escalating Iran tensions. Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone in a landmark CEO debut for John Ternus, while Comcast and Charter sank on broadband competition worries and the IAEA referred Iran to the UN Security Council.
When the Hedge Becomes the Bet: Inside Wall Street's Race to Own Prediction Markets
A billion dollars just bet that prediction markets are the future of finance. The order book tells a messier story, one still dominated by sports, not the hedging and forecasting Wall Street is pitching. Here's what the money's actually buying, and why the real test is still ahead.
ASX Pre-Market: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
A fresh round of US strikes near Iran's Kharg Island oil hub has sent Brent toward US$99 and WTI above US$93, dragging Wall Street lower overnight even as SPI 200 futures point to a firmer ASX open after Tuesday's 20-day-low session.
The Wall Street Wrap: September 8, 2026
Stocks fell Tuesday as oil extended its longest rally since March and Middle East tensions escalated further, with the Dow posting back-to-back losses ahead of this week's inflation data. Semiconductors bucked the trend as Amgen sank on an FTC antitrust brief, while Canada's retaliatory tariffs and a widening Yemen-Saudi conflict added to the day's list of flashpoints.
ASX Post-Market Wrap: 8 September 2026
Oil's surge past $95 a barrel drove Australian shares to a 20-day low, hitting rate-sensitive banks and property hardest as markets priced higher odds of an RBA hike. Inflation at 3.5% keeps pressure on policymakers, while HSBC's forecast of a 13% house-price fall added to the day's gloomy mood.