The ASX 200 advanced 49 points, or 0.6%, to close at 8,653 on Wednesday, halting losses in the prior three sessions amid strength in retail trade, logistics, utilities, and transport. Traders shrugged off weaker U.S. futures, betting the Reserve Bank of Australia may pause cash rates next week after three hikes this year. Meanwhile, business sentiment in May improved, with the reading hitting a three-month high despite staying in negative readings, while business conditions held steady. In main trading partner China, annual inflation was stable at 1.2% in May, with transport costs rising while food prices posted the steepest drop in seven months. Notable gainers included Coles Group (5.0%), CSL Ltd. (3.5%), Woolworths Group (3.2%), and Aristocrat Leisure (2.2%). Three of the big four banks also rose between 0.9% and 2%. In contrast, Sigma Healthcare slumped 5.5% after confirming preliminary talks over a potential acquisition of British pharmacy chain Boots.
Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8628 points on June 10, 2026, gaining 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.85%, though it remains 0.41% 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 June 10 of 2026.
Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8628 points on June 10, 2026, gaining 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.85%, though it remains 0.41% 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 8579.79 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 7965.28 in 12 months time.