Actual
9233
Daily Change
-31.00 -0.33%
Monthly
4.81%
Yearly
4.38%
Q3 Forecast
9153
Australia Stock Market Index - Summary

The ASX 200 slipped 31 points, or 0.3%, to close at 9,233 on Monday, marking a second consecutive weakness as declines in financials, consumer durables, and industrial services weighed. Sentiment stayed cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy decision. While markets expect cash rates to remain at 4.35% after three hikes this year, inflation risks linger amid geopolitical uncertainty. Financials were hit hard by a 5.4% drop in Westpac after the lender flagged halved investor housing credit growth next year and a 20% slide in mortgage applications, alongside softer quarterly cash earnings of AUD 1.8 billion. Peers ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, and NAB also shed about 2%. Still, miners provided some offset, supported by firm metal prices, with BHP up 1.2% and Rio Tinto adding 0.6%. Meantime, Treasury Wine Estates surged 4.8% after announcing plans to shrink its U.S. North Coast vintages from 2026 and write down bulk wine inventory.

Australia Stock Market Index - Stats

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 9233 points on August 10, 2026, losing 0.33% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.81% and is up 4.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Historically, the Australia Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 9296.70 in August of 2026. Australia Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 10 of 2026.

Australia Stock Market Index - Forecast

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 9233 points on August 10, 2026, losing 0.33% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.81% and is up 4.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. The Australia Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 9153.40 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 8537.33 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 9,232.60 -31.00 -0.33% 4.81% 4.38% Aug/10

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
BHP Group 63.52 0.55 0.87% 55.42% 204.84B Aug/10
Commonwealth Bank 174.27 -3.74 -2.10% -2.42% 192.32B Aug/10
Newmont Corporation 159.40 6.58 4.31% 49.42% 104.95B Aug/10
Westpac Banking 36.28 -1.65 -4.35% 5.74% 93.59B Aug/10
Amcor PLC 67.16 -0.88 -1.29% -8.87% 91.12B Aug/07
National Australia Bank 41.57 -0.66 -1.56% 7.08% 86.97B Aug/10
ANZ Banking 37.09 -0.64 -1.70% 18.73% 77.76B Aug/10
Wesfarmers 89.45 -0.65 -0.72% 0.95% 61.51B Aug/10
Macquarie 263.54 -0.91 -0.34% 23.45% 50.51B Aug/10
Fortescue Metals 17.99 -0.03 -0.17% -7.36% 48.33B Aug/10




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 3.80 4.00 percent Jun 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.35 4.35 percent Jun 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.40 percent Jun 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
The Australia Stock Market Index is one of the leading benchmarks for the Australian equity market and is widely followed by investors, financial institutions, and policymakers as an indicator of economic and market conditions in Australia. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. Users seeking official real-time, delayed, or settlement data should obtain it directly from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) or authorized market data providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
9232.60 9263.60 9296.70 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

News Stream
Westpac Slide Pulls ASX 200 Down 0.3% at Finish
The ASX 200 slipped 31 points, or 0.3%, to close at 9,233 on Monday, marking a second consecutive weakness as declines in financials, consumer durables, and industrial services weighed. Sentiment stayed cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy decision. While markets expect cash rates to remain at 4.35% after three hikes this year, inflation risks linger amid geopolitical uncertainty. Financials were hit hard by a 5.4% drop in Westpac after the lender flagged halved investor housing credit growth next year and a 20% slide in mortgage applications, alongside softer quarterly cash earnings of AUD 1.8 billion. Peers ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, and NAB also shed about 2%. Still, miners provided some offset, supported by firm metal prices, with BHP up 1.2% and Rio Tinto adding 0.6%. In the meantime, Treasury Wine Estates surged 4.8% after announcing plans to shrink its U.S. North Coast vintages from 2026 and write down bulk wine inventory.
2026-08-10
Australia Stocks Ease Further as New Week Opens
Australian shares fell 45 points, or 0.5%, to 9,218 in early trading on Monday, extending losses for a second session as U.S. stock futures weakened amid growing doubts that the U.S. and Iran will soon reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Caution also lingered ahead of the Reserve Bank’s policy decision later this week, as sticky costs cloud the outlook despite three hikes so far this year. New data from main trading partner China added to the unease, with July inflation easing to a six-month low and producer prices rising the least in three months, underscoring soft demand. Financials led declines: the big four banks fell between 1.4% and 4.6% after Westpac’s soft Q3 earnings update. Insurers followed lower, with QBE (-2.3%), Insurance Australia (-2.5%) and AUB Group (-1.7%) among the laggards. Losses also spread to consumer durables, commercial services and logistics. Offsetting the weakness, BHP (1.1%), Northern Star Resources (1.8%) and Evolution (1.5%) posted solid gains.
2026-08-10
ASX 200 Logs Second Straight Weekly Rise, Up 3.2%
The ASX 200 eased 0.1% to close at 9,264 on Friday, snapping a five-session run of gains as traders booked profits after the index hit fresh highs twice this week. Weaker U.S. stock futures also weighed on sentiment amid geopolitical headwinds following reports that Iran may move to restrict “hostile” vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial services, healthcare, tech, and financials slipped, offset by resilience in non-energy minerals and manufacturing. The big four banks fell between 1.0% and 1.6%, while other notable laggards included Fortescue (-2.3%) and Qantas (-1.1%). Still, markets posted a second successive weekly gain, up 3.2%, boosted by steady buying and a rebound in Australia's June exports. In top trading partner China, exports and imports continued to rise at double-digit rates in July, though both eased from June’s pace. Traders now await next week’s Reserve Bank interest rate decision as slowing activity and sticky costs persist despite three hikes this year.
2026-08-07