The S&P/ASX 200 tumbled 2.9% to close at 8,599 on Monday, hitting its lowest level since December 2025, as escalating tensions in the US–Israeli conflict with Iran dampened global risk appetite and stoked fears of higher oil prices and inflation. A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint, could pose supply challenges for Australia. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the country holds fuel reserves equal to 36 days of petrol, 34 days of diesel, and 32 days of jet fuel, well below the International Energy Agency’s recommended 90 days. Meanwhile, RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned that rising energy prices could unanchor inflation expectations and force interest rates higher. Miners slumped 4.8% to a near two-month low, with BHP Group (-5.1%) leading the losses. Banking stocks also underperformed, falling 2.1% to a near one-month low, with CBA (-1.8%) among the decliners. Meanwhile, energy stocks rose 1.7% to its highest level since July 2024.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8679 points on March 9, 2026, losing 1.95% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.13%, though it remains 8.99% 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 9 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8679 points on March 9, 2026, losing 1.95% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.13%, though it remains 8.99% 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 8519.53 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 7868.27 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,678.50 -252.00 -2.85% -2.13% 8.99% Mar/09

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Commonwealth Bank 169.45 -3.02 -1.75% 14.39% 210.75B Mar/09
BHP Group 50.10 -2.71 -5.13% 27.81% 193.85B Mar/09
Newmont Corporation 159.75 -5.39 -3.26% 129.43% 138.45B Mar/09
Amcor PLC 60.52 -1.31 -2.12% -25.51% 111.67B Mar/09
Westpac Banking 40.10 -0.90 -2.20% 31.91% 90.51B Mar/09
National Australia Bank 46.08 -0.74 -1.58% 35.25% 86.73B Mar/09
Wesfarmers 74.37 -1.45 -1.91% 2.66% 65.93B Mar/09
ANZ Banking 36.78 -0.86 -2.28% 28.06% 65.08B Mar/09
Macquarie 195.45 -4.85 -2.42% -6.16% 53.43B Mar/09
CSL 142.22 -4.05 -2.77% -44.31% 50.49B Mar/09




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 3.80 3.80 percent Jan 2026
Australia Interest Rate 3.85 3.60 percent Feb 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.10 4.10 percent Jan 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
8678.50 8851.00 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

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Australian Shares Close at Over 2-Month Low
The S&P/ASX 200 tumbled 2.9% to close at 8,599 on Monday, hitting its lowest level since December 2025, as escalating tensions in the US–Israeli conflict with Iran dampened global risk appetite and stoked fears of higher oil prices and inflation. A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint, could pose supply challenges for Australia. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the country holds fuel reserves equal to 36 days of petrol, 34 days of diesel, and 32 days of jet fuel, well below the International Energy Agency’s recommended 90 days. Meanwhile, RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned that rising energy prices could unanchor inflation expectations and force interest rates higher. Miners slumped 4.8% to a near two-month low, with BHP Group (-5.1%) leading the losses. Banking stocks also underperformed, falling 2.1% to a near one-month low, with CBA (-1.8%) among the decliners. Meanwhile, energy stocks rose 1.7% to its highest level since July 2024.
2026-03-09
Australian Shares Log Worst Week Since Mid 2022
The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1% to close at 8,851 on Friday, hitting a one-month low and ending the week 3.8% lower, its steepest fall since mid-June 2022, as global risk appetite continued to weaken amid the seventh day of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Tensions escalated further after President Trump said he should have a say in choosing Iran’s next leader, while reports of attacks on oil tankers in Gulf waters and Chinese steps to curb fuel exports drove oil prices higher, stoking concerns that rising energy costs could fuel inflation and weigh on global growth. Locally, miners led losses, down 4.3% on weaker copper prices amid a stronger US dollar and uncertainty over Middle East smelter operations, putting the index on its worst week since September 2022. Gold miners also fell sharply as bullion retreated, while financial stocks edged lower and down 3.3% for the week, its weakest performance since mid-November 2025. Conversely, energy stocks extended their rally.
2026-03-06
Stocks in Australia Hit 4-week Low
ASX200 decreased to 8790.00 Index Points, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Australia Stock Market Index (AU200) lost 0.85%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 10.65%.
2026-03-06