Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Friday, dropping 9.40 points or 0.11% to 8,516.30. Over the last five days, the index has gained 1.04%, but is down 2.27% year to date. Global markets weighed on sentiment after Wall Street tumbled with the Dow Jones down 1%, S&P 500 down 1.75%, and Nasdaq down 2.4%. […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-25
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up sharply Wednesday, gaining 154.90 points or 1.85% to 8,534.30. Over the last five days, the index has lost 1.23% and 2.07% year to date. The session reflected a strong rebound driven by standout performers in defensive and resource-linked stocks. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,534.30, […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-24
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Tuesday, gaining 13.50 points or 0.16% to 8,379.40 after setting a new 100-day low. Over the last five days, the index has lost 2.73% and 3.84% year to date. Materials led the advance amid strength in select miners. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,379.40, up […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-23
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Monday, dropping 62.50 points or 0.74% to 8,365.90 and setting a new 100-day low. Over the last five days, the index has lost 2.53% and 4.00% year to date. The session reflected broad-based selling pressure led by materials stocks. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,365.90, […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-20
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Friday, dropping 69.40 points or 0.82% to 8,428.40 and setting a new 50-day low. Over the last five days, the index has lost 2.19% and 3.28% year to date. The session reflected pressure from materials weakness amid global tensions. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,428.40, […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-19
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed sharply lower Thursday, dropping 142.80 points or 1.65% to 8,497.80. Over the last five days, the index has lost 1.52% and 2.48% year to date. Bottom performing stocks in the index were ORA BANDA MINING LTD and WESTGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED, down 14.09% and 12.80% respectively. Index & Breadth The […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-18
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Wednesday, gaining 26.30 points or 0.31% to 8,640.60. The index has lost 1.18% for the last five days, but is virtually unchanged over the last year to date. Information Technology led sector gains while Health Care lagged amid mixed performances across the board. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-17
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Tuesday, gaining 30.90 points or 0.36% to 8,614.30. Over the last five days, the index has lost 0.90% and 9.68% over the last 52 weeks. The session reflected strength in select mining and gold stocks amid mixed sector performances. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,614.30, […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-16
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Monday, dropping 33.70 points or 0.39% to 8,583.40. The index tracked global declines amid Middle East tensions driving oil prices higher and stoking inflation fears. Over the last five days, the index is virtually unchanged, but is down 1.50% for the last year to date. Index & Breadth […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-13
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Friday, dropping 11.90 points or 0.14% to 8,617.10. Over the last five days, the index has lost 2.64% and 11.20% over the last 52 weeks. Geopolitical tensions and surging energy prices pressured the market amid broader risk-off sentiment. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,617.10, down […]
