The ASX 200 slipped 60 points, or 0.7%, to close at 8,749 on Thursday, erasing modest gains from the previous session and touching its lowest level in two weeks. A stronger-than-expected rise in Australia's employment during May added weight to expectations that the Reserve Bank will keep its hawkish stance, with Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser stressing that inflation remains “too high” and that more work may be needed. Still, losses were capped by firmer U.S. stock futures after Wall Street’s third straight drop for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, led by tech. Non-energy minerals, energy, electronic tech, and industrial services dragged, with gold miners sliding as bullion hit a seven-month low, amid steep falls from Evolution Mining (-3.9%) and Northern Star Resources (-3.1%). Also, the big four banks shed between 1.2% and 3.7%. Energy names Woodside (-3.3%) and Santos (-2.6%) dipped as oil retreated to pre-Iran war levels. Judo Capital plunged 39% after cutting its 2026 earnings outlook.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8751 points on June 25, 2026, losing 0.65% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.07% and is up 2.34% 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 9202.90 in February of 2026. Australia Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 25 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8751 points on June 25, 2026, losing 0.65% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.07% and is up 2.34% 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 8808.98 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 8140.06 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,746.90 -59.70 -0.68% 1.03% 2.29% Jun/25

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
BHP Group 58.52 -0.98 -1.65% 62.02% 204.84B Jun/25
Commonwealth Bank 162.70 -2.09 -1.27% -14.69% 192.32B Jun/25
Newmont Corporation 134.37 -4.23 -3.05% 51.51% 119.3B Jun/25
Westpac Banking 35.06 -0.72 -2.01% 1.42% 93.59B Jun/25
Amcor PLC 60.60 2.02 3.45% -13.37% 91.12B Jun/25
National Australia Bank 37.45 -1.30 -3.35% -6.12% 86.97B Jun/25
ANZ Banking 34.86 -0.78 -2.19% 17.22% 77.76B Jun/25
Wesfarmers 89.47 2.20 2.52% 6.79% 61.51B Jun/25
Macquarie 249.99 -0.13 -0.05% 15.75% 50.51B Jun/25
CSL 117.65 2.66 2.31% -50.98% 50.49B Jun/25




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 4.00 4.20 percent May 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.35 4.35 percent Jun 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.50 percent May 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
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Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8750.90 8808.40 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

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ASX 200 Down 0.7% at Finish
The ASX 200 slipped 60 points, or 0.7%, to close at 8,749 on Thursday, erasing modest gains from the previous session and touching its lowest level in two weeks. A stronger-than-expected rise in Australia's employment during May added weight to expectations that the Reserve Bank will keep its hawkish stance, with Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser stressing that inflation remains “too high” and that more work may be needed. Still, losses were capped by firmer U.S. stock futures after Wall Street’s third straight drop for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, led by tech. Non-energy minerals, energy, electronic tech, and industrial services dragged, with gold miners sliding as bullion hit a seven-month low, amid steep falls from Evolution Mining (-3.9%) and Northern Star Resources (-3.1%). Also, the big four banks shed between 1.2% and 3.7%. Energy names Woodside (-3.3%) and Santos (-2.6%) dipped as oil retreated to pre-Iran war levels. Judo Capital plunged 39% after cutting its 2026 earnings outlook.
2026-06-25
Australian Shares Retreat Ahead of Labor Market Data
Australian stocks dropped 39 points or 0.4% to 8,773 on Thursday morning session after closing slightly higher in the prior session. The decline followed extended weakness on Wall Street's S&P 500 and Nasdaq overnight after a major rout in the tech sector earlier this week. Locally, nerves grew ahead of labor market figures for May, after April’s jobless rate rose to 4.5%, the highest since late 2021, while employment unexpectedly fell. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank's Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that inflation remains too high, stressing more policy work is needed to return to the 2–3% target. Wednesday's print showed Australia's headline inflation eased to 4.0% in May from April's 4.2%, but core inflation accelerated to 3.6%. Non-energy minerals, energy minerals, and industrial services faced selling pressure, with notable laggards from BHP Group (-0.7%), Worley (-9.0%), Predictive Discovery (-7.2%), and Capricorn Metals (-4.0%). The big four banks shed between 0.8% and 2.9%.
2026-06-25
ASX 200 Closes Slightly Higher
The ASX 200 edged up 21 points or 0.2% to finish at 8,808 on Wednesday, snapping a four-session slide as softer May headline inflation supported sentiment despite core readings running a touch hot. In Asia, markets mainly advanced as U.S. stock futures ticked up amid easing tensions in the Middle East, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually normalising. Later this week, focus will turn to the U.S. PCE price index and final GDP figures. Gains in local markets were broad across tech services, healthcare, consumer, and commercial sectors, offset by weakness in energy and mining. Three of the big four banks rose between 0.1% and 1.2%, while Wisetech Global rebounded 14.5% after its prior slump. Other standouts included Lynas Rare Earths (4.3%), PLS Group (3.6%), and Pro Medicus (3.9%). In contrast, Woodside Energy slipped 1.4%, and Santos fell 1.0%. Traders now await Thursday’s labor market and household spending data for further cues on domestic resilience.
2026-06-24