Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 snapped a three-day losing streak to close 0.75% higher at 8,848.7 points, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a surprise rise in Australian employment that outweighed emerging rate hike expectations. US markets opened strongly overnight, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 1.21% and the Nasdaq Composite advancing 1.18%, providing […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-21
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Wednesday, dropping 33.00 points or 0.37% to 8,782.90. The index crossed below its 125-day moving average amid a third straight session of declines influenced by weak US markets, where the Dow Jones fell 1.76% and the Nasdaq plunged 2.39%. The market has lost 0.43% over the last […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-20
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Tuesday, dropping 58.60 points or 0.66% to 8,815.90. The index traded in a narrow range over the session amid mixed sector performances, with utilities leading gains while financials and materials lagged. Over the last five days, the index is virtually unchanged, but is currently 3.28% below its 52-week […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-19
Market Overview The ASX 200 closed lower on Monday, retreating 29.40 points or 0.33% to 8,874.50 after a strong prior week that saw gains across all five trading days. The session marked a pullback following the ASX 200’s recent 50-day high, with weakness concentrated in technology and discretionary sectors offsetting strength in gold and utilities. […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-16
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Friday, gaining 42.20 points or 0.48% to 8,903.90 and setting a new 50-day high. Over the last five days, the index has gained 2.13% and is currently 2.32% off its 52-week high. Information Technology and A-REIT sectors led the advance while Energy lagged. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-13
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Tuesday, gaining 49.10 points or 0.56% to 8,808.50 and setting a new 20-day high. Materials led the advance with a 2.02% rise, while energy lagged with a 1.16% decline. Over the last five days, the index has gained 1.45% and is currently 3.36% off its 52-week high. Index […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-12
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher on Monday, gaining 41.6 points or 0.48% to finish at 8,759.4. The broader All Ordinaries Index rose 46.8 points or 0.52% to 9,017.7. The session was led by strength in gold, consumer discretionary and consumer staples stocks, with the benchmark closing at its highest level of 2026 so […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-08
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Tuesday, dropping 45.80 points or 0.52% to 8,682.80. The index crossed below its 50-day moving average amid losses in banks and utilities that offset gains in miners. This marked the worst session in three weeks as investors eyed upcoming inflation data. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-07
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher on Wednesday, gaining 12.80 points or 0.15% to 8,695.60 and crossing above its 50-day moving average. Strong performers in materials and information technology sectors offset declines in energy and financials amid retreating gold prices and a firmer Australian dollar. Over the last five days, the index is virtually […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-01-06
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower on Tuesday, dropping 45.80 points or 0.52% to 8,682.80. The index crossed below its 50-day moving average amid losses in banks and utilities that offset gains in miners. This marked the worst session in three weeks as investors eyed upcoming inflation data. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 […]
