Investment
Daily Australian and global market wrap covering equities, bonds, currencies, and the news driving investor sentiment.
Daily Market Update: 01 April 2026
Australian market reboundThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) snapped a three-day losing streak, rising 20.80 points to 8481.80, as improved geopolitical...
Daily Market Update: 31 March 2026
Australian market weakness The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) closed lower as the worsening conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices and drove investors...
Daily Market Update: 30 March 2026
Australian market overview Australian equities ended a volatile week on a firmer footing overall, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) snapping a...
Daily Market Update: 27 March 2026
ASX edges lower as Middle East uncertainty tempers risk appetiteThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) edged lower by 8.60 points to 8,525.70, retreating 0.1 per...
Daily Market Update: 26 March 2026
Australian market rebounds on easing geopolitical tensions and softer inflationThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) surged 1.9 per cent, adding 154.90 points...
Daily Market Update: 25 March 2026
Australian market rebounds but loses momentum on geopolitical uncertaintyThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) edged higher by 13.50 points, or 0.2 per cent, to...
Daily Market Update: 24 March 2026
Australian market declineThe S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell 62.50 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 8365.90, marking its lowest close since May 2025 amid...
Daily Market Update: 23 March 2026
Australian market sell-off deepens Australian equities ended the week sharply lower, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) dropping 69.40 points, or 0.8...
Daily Market Update: 20 March 2026
ASX (ASX:XJO) tumbles 1.7% as oil surge and rate fears wipe $50bn from market; energy soars, gold miners crushed The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Thursday...
Daily Market Update: 19 March 2026
ASX (ASX:XJO) edges higher ahead of Fed decision; BHP (ASX:BHP) and Woodside (ASX:WDS) name new CEOs The Australian sharemarket rose on Wednesday as investors...
Daily Market Update: 18 March 2026
ASX (ASX:XJO) rises after RBA hikes rates in split decision; banks rally, tech and retail slide The Australian sharemarket climbed on Tuesday after the Reserve...