The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 155 points, or 1.85%, to close at 8,534 on Wednesday, its strongest daily advance since February 9 and extending the prior session’s advance. The rally tracked a rebound in U.S. futures after President Donald Trump signaled progress in talks to end the Middle East war, including concessions from Tehran, lifting global risk appetite. Domestically, Australia's annual inflation eased unexpectedly, with headline CPI edging lower to 3.7% in February from 3.8% in the prior two months, while trimmed mean CPI slipped to 3.3%, below forecasts and January's reading of 3.4%. Markets now price a roughly 50% chance of an RBA rate hike to 4.35% in May. Mining stocks gained, with Rio Tinto jumping 1.6% after a AUD 2 billion government pledge to support Boyne smelter operations. Financials rose 1.3%, while gold miners surged 8.2%, driven by Evolution Mining (8.5%). In contrast, energy lagged, with Santos down 2.3% and Woodside off 3.2%.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8500 points on March 25, 2026, gaining 1.44% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 7.36%, though it remains 6.27% higher than a year ago, 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 March 25 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8500 points on March 25, 2026, gaining 1.44% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 7.36%, though it remains 6.27% higher than a year ago, 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 8408.27 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 7726.31 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,534.30 154.90 1.85% -6.99% 6.69% Mar/25

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Commonwealth Bank 172.32 1.20 0.70% 14.70% 208.24B Mar/25
BHP Group 50.09 1.57 3.24% 26.75% 172.63B Mar/25
Newmont Corporation 149.27 12.28 8.96% 98.66% 119.3B Mar/25
Amcor PLC 57.31 0.78 1.38% -23.59% 91.02B Mar/25
Westpac Banking 40.41 0.69 1.74% 28.53% 90.51B Mar/25
National Australia Bank 42.66 -0.09 -0.21% 25.54% 86.73B Mar/25
ANZ Banking 36.95 0.50 1.37% 25.51% 77.76B Mar/25
Wesfarmers 73.50 0.37 0.51% 2.00% 61.51B Mar/25
Macquarie 205.00 9.95 5.10% -0.31% 50.51B Mar/25
CSL 140.90 1.51 1.08% -44.29% 50.49B Mar/25




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 3.70 3.80 percent Feb 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.10 3.85 percent Mar 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.10 percent Feb 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
The AU200 tracks the performance of 200 large companies based in Australia. It is a market-capitalization weighted and float-adjusted index. The index has a base value of AUD3133.3, equal to the value of the All Ordinary Shares as of March 31, 2000. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8500.10 8379.40 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

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ASX 200 Soars to Strongest Gain Since Early February
The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 155 points, or 1.85%, to close at 8,534 on Wednesday, its strongest daily advance since February 9 and extending the prior session’s advance. The rally tracked a rebound in U.S. futures after President Donald Trump signaled progress in talks to end the Middle East war, including concessions from Tehran, lifting global risk appetite. Domestically, Australia's annual inflation eased unexpectedly, with headline CPI edging lower to 3.7% in February from 3.8% in the prior two months, while trimmed mean CPI slipped to 3.3%, below forecasts and January's reading of 3.4%. Markets now price a roughly 50% chance of an RBA rate hike to 4.35% in May. Mining stocks gained, with Rio Tinto climbing 1.6% after a AUD 2 billion government pledge to support Boyne smelter operations. Financials rose 1.3%, while gold miners surged 8.2%, driven by Evolution Mining (8.5%). In contrast, energy lagged, with Santos down 2.3% and Woodside off 3.2%.
2026-03-25
Australia Shares Jump as Iran Talks Loom
Australian stocks climbed 107 points, or 1.3%, to 8,486 in Wednesday morning trade, extending gains for a second session amid a rally in U.S. equity futures. Sentiment was buoyed by reports that Washington, via Pakistan, had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the Middle East conflict, with regional mediators awaiting Tehran’s response ahead of possible high-level talks Thursday. However, caution prevailed before the release of Australia's inflation data for February later today, after January’s reading held at 3.8% for a second month, above the Reserve Bank’s target and market forecasts. Most sectors advanced, led by non-energy minerals, logistics, consumers, and transport. Rio Tinto rose 1.7% after striking a deal with the Queensland government to keep its Boyne aluminum smelter open, shifting toward renewable power to offset rising fossil fuel costs. Other notable movers included Evolution Mining (5.9%), Lynas Rare Earth (2.5%), BHP Group (2.3%), and Macquarie Group (2.1%).
2026-03-25
Australian Shares Pare Gains
The S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.2% higher to finish at 8,379 on Tuesday, surrendering part of its earlier gains as market sentiment softened following Iran’s denial of talks with the US. Washington postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure by five days, citing talks with Tehran. However, Iran denied any negotiations, accusing the US of spreading misleading information that could distort global markets. Domestically, the manufacturing PMI fell to a five-month low of 50.1 in March 2026, while the services PMI contracted for the first time since January 2024, at 46.6. Meanwhile, the European Union and Australia sealed a free-trade deal, ending nearly a decade of talks to strengthen ties and uphold a rules-based order challenged by the Trump administration. Heavyweight mining stocks were among the top performers, namely BHP Group (3.4%), Rio Tinto (3%), and Fortescue (3.7%). In contrast, banking stocks led the declines, with CBA, Westpac, and NAB falling 1.1% to 4%.
2026-03-24