5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

It looks set to be a great session for the ASX 200 today.

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On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was on form and charged higher. The benchmark rose 0.85% to 6,838.3 points.

Will the market be able to build on this on Thursday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to rise again

The Australian share market looks set to open the day higher on Thursday following a stellar night on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open 38 points or 0.55% higher this morning. In late trade on Wall Street, the Dow Jones is up 0.8%, the S&P 500 is up 1.15%, and the NASDAQ is 1.6% higher.

US interest rates decision

The US Federal Reserve has held its interest rate meeting and has decided to leave rates on hold at the target rate of 5.25%-5.50% for the second straight meeting. This went down well with financial markets. As did its commentary about the economy. It said: "Economic activity expanded at a strong pace in the third quarter."

Oil prices soften

It looks set to be a subdued session for ASX 200 energy shares Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) after oil prices edged lower overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is down 0.45% to US$80.65 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is down 0.25% to US$84.82 a barrel. Oil prices hit three-week lows on demand concerns.

Treasury Wine shares to return

All eyes will be on Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) shares if they return from their trading halt. The wine giant has been raising funds to acquire DAOU Vineyards for US$900 million plus potential earnouts of up to US$100 million. Goldman Sachs believes the deal will be pro-forma earnings per share accretive by 3.6% to 6.8% in FY 2025. It has a buy rating and a $13.40 price target on its shares.

Gold price falls

ASX 200 gold shares such as Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) will be on watch after the gold price fell overnight. According to CNBC, the spot gold price is down 0.25% to US$1,989.5 an ounce. Comments out of the US Fed indicating that rate hikes are not over appear to have put pressure on the gold price.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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