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 […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-12
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Thursday, dropping 114.50 points or 1.31% to 8,629.00. The index has lost 3.48% for the last five days but is virtually unchanged over the last year to date. Global cues were mixed with Wall Street slipping overnight amid oil price volatility. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-11
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Wednesday, gaining 50.90 points or 0.59% to 8,743.50. The index has lost 1.77% for the last five days, but is virtually unchanged over the last year to date. Materials stocks led gains amid strength in mining names. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,743.50, up 50.90 […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-10
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed up Tuesday, gaining 93.60 points or 1.09% to 8,692.60 after setting a new 50-day low. The index has lost 4.24% for the last five days, but is virtually unchanged over the last year to date. Energy and technology stocks led the recovery amid ongoing global tensions. Index & Breadth […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-09
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed sharply lower Monday, dropping 252.00 points or 2.85% to 8,599.00 and setting a new 50-day low. Over the last five days, the index has lost 6.54% and 8.19% over the last 52 weeks. The broad sell-off saw Materials and Information Technology sectors lead losses amid weak commodity sentiment. Index […]
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-03-06
Market Overview The S&P/ASX 200 closed lower Friday, dropping 89.30 points or 1.00% to 8,851.00 and crossing below its 50-day moving average. The index has lost 3.78% for the last five days, but sits 3.82% below its 52-week high. Materials stocks led the decline amid sector weakness. Index & Breadth The S&P/ASX 200 closed at […]
