Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher for the third consecutive session this week, gaining 48.10 points or 0.54% to finish at 9,007.00. Technology and real estate investment trusts led the charge, with the Information Technology Index surging 2.27% and the A-REIT Index climbing 1.51%, reflecting renewed appetite for growth assets. The session benefited from […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-17
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 21.80 points or 0.24% to 8,958.90 as shares rose led by miners. BHP surged to a record on stronger first-half results, boosting the broader market. Over the last five days, the index has gained 1.03% and sits 1.71% off its 52-week high. Index & Breadth […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-16
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Monday, gaining 19.50 points or 0.22% to 8,937.10. Tech stocks led gains amid a positive start to the week following last week’s 2.4% rally. Global markets showed mixed results with US indices finishing nearly flat after cooler inflation data. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,937.10, […]
The Rising Australian Dollar
Over the past year, the Australian dollar has strengthened notably against major global currencies, reaching over the US$0.70 mark in early 2026. This represents its highest level since February 2023. But what has been driving this move, and why has the AUD outperformed many of its global peers? The answer lies in a combination of […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-13
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Friday, dropping 125.90 points or 1.39% to 8,917.60 after setting a new 50-day high. The session reflected broader Asia-Pacific weakness tracking sharp Wall Street losses on AI-related worries, with technology and healthcare sectors leading declines. Over the last five days, the index gained 2.40% despite the pullback. […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-12
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Thursday, gaining 28.70 points or 0.32% to 9,043.50 and setting a new 50-day high. Over the last five days, the index has gained 1.74% and is currently 0.79% off of its 52-week high. This positive session followed a less enthusiastic performance on US markets, with the Dow Jones […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-11
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up sharply Wednesday, gaining 147.40 points or 1.66% to 9,014.80. Financial stocks led the charge with a 3.48% surge driven by strong earnings from Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Momentum built throughout the session, pushing the index back over 9,000 points for the first time since October. Index & Breadth […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-10
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 2.70 points or 0.03% at 8,867.40 on Tuesday. The index traded in a narrow range reflecting mixed sector performances amid a flat global lead from Wall Street where the Nasdaq rose 0.9%. Over the last five days, the index remains virtually unchanged and 2.72% below its 52-week high. […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-09
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up sharply on Monday, gaining 161.30 points or 1.85% to 8,870.10 after setting a new 20-day low. The index surged in its biggest gain since April, recapturing much of Friday’s $60 billion market losses as investors returned to technology and mining stocks. All sectors posted positive moves amid a […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-02-06
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed sharply lower Friday, dropping 180.40 points or 2.03% to 8,708.80 and setting a new 20-day low. The index has lost 1.81% for the last five days, but is virtually unchanged over the last year to date. Resource and tech sectors led the decline amid slumping commodity prices and negative […]
