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ASX 200 News 21 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips as miners slide, banks cushion the fall

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 slips as miners slide, banks cushion the fall

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.4% at 8,889.20, snapping a two-day rally as miners and gold stocks slumped. BHP fell 3.9%, Northern Star dropped 4.6%, and Maas Group plunged 26.6% after a major asset sale. Financials and consumer stocks rose, while traders eyed earnings and a delayed U.S. data calendar.
5 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps as RBA hikes rates and miners rebound

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.89% at 8,857.10 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%, the first hike in two years. Miners, tech, and banks led gains as investors adjusted to the new rate outlook. Major banks will lift variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points by mid-February. The index traded between 8,778.60 and 8,896.60 during the session.
3 February 2026
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Australia stock market sinks as ASX 200 hit by gold rout — what to watch before the RBA call

Australia stock market sinks as ASX 200 hit by gold rout — what to watch before the RBA call

Sydney, February 2, 2026, 21:50 AEDT — Market closed Australian stocks fell Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 1.02%, or 90.5 points, to finish at 8,778.6. The Aussie dollar also dipped 0.56%, landing at $0.6924. (Market Index) The benchmark’s decline was its sharpest in two months, closing at its lowest point since Jan. 12. The slide came as gold prices took a sharp hit, dragging down miners. Investors also braced for a likely quarter-point rate hike from the central bank this week, following December’s hotter-than-expected inflation. (Indo Premier) Gold’s decline kept pushing lower into the Asian session. Spot gold dropped
2 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

Sydney, Jan 30, 2026, 21:55 AEDT — Market closed Australian shares closed lower on Friday as miners gave back early gains and slipped by the session’s end. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 58.4 points, or 0.65%, finishing at 8,869.1. Meanwhile, the All Ordinaries fell 0.78% to 9,164.8. The Australian dollar dropped to 70.02 U.S. cents from 70.87 late Thursday. (CommBank) The late-day dip capped a volatile month, as investors locked in gains and eyed the weeks ahead. Markets are now pricing in more than a 75% chance of a 25 basis point hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which currently
30 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

Sydney, Jan 29, 2026, 21:50 AEDT — Market closed Australian shares dipped slightly on Thursday, weighed down by declines in rare earth and tech stocks, despite miners and energy sectors gaining on stronger commodity prices. The S&P/ASX 200 ended 6.4 points lower at 8,927.5. (ABC News) The modest shift carried weight after inflation data surprised on the upside, pushing the Reserve Bank of Australia closer to a potential rate hike soon. Headline CPI climbed 3.8% year-over-year through December, with “trimmed mean” inflation — which excludes the most extreme price changes — hitting 3.3%. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Rate-sensitive areas of
29 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 snaps winning streak as inflation jolts RBA rate-hike bets

Sydney, Jan 28, 2026, 21:53 (AEDT) — Market closed. Australian shares slipped slightly on Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak as hotter inflation data raised bets on an imminent rate hike. The S&P/ASX 200 dipped 7.7 points, or 0.09%, closing at 8,933.9. The broader All Ordinaries fell 0.19% to 9,250.6. (commbank.com.au) Rates are back in focus. Australia’s trimmed-mean CPI, which excludes volatile price swings, climbed 0.9% in the December quarter. That pushed the yearly rate to 3.4%, exceeding the Reserve Bank’s 2% to 3% target range. Swaps now price in a 73% chance of a 25-basis-point hike at the RBA’s
28 January 2026
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ASX 200 hits three-month high as miners ride record gold and BHP retakes top spot

ASX 200 hits three-month high as miners ride record gold and BHP retakes top spot

Sydney, January 27, 2026, 22:01 AEDT — After-hours update Australian shares climbed nearly 1% on Tuesday, led by miners and gold-related stocks. BHP Group retook the top spot by market cap from Commonwealth Bank. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 81.5 points, or 0.92%, closing at 8,941.6, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 0.86% to finish at 9,268.5. (Market Index) The metals rally remains crucial, carrying much of the weight for the local benchmark. On Monday, gold climbed past $5,100 an ounce as investors sought refuge. “Gold prices continue to be supported by elevated geopolitical and economic uncertainty,” said Ryan McIntyre, president
27 January 2026
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Australia stock market closed today: ASX 200 waits on CPI, Fed as gold hits record

Australia stock market closed today: ASX 200 waits on CPI, Fed as gold hits record

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 21:48 (AEDT) — The market has closed. Australian shares didn’t trade Monday, with the ASX closed for Australia Day. On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 finished 11.4 points higher, up 0.13%, at 8,860.1. (Australian Securities Exchange) The holiday lull puts extra pressure on Wednesday’s consumer price index (CPI) release — the main inflation gauge. It’s scheduled for 11:30 a.m. AEDT, coming on the heels of last week’s unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, which has markets speculating if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hike again in early February. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Offshore rates will
26 January 2026
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ASX 200 today ends higher as Life360 jumps 27% and gold tops $4,900 ahead of CPI

ASX 200 today ends higher as Life360 jumps 27% and gold tops $4,900 ahead of CPI

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 22:03 AEDT — Market closed. Australia’s stock market edged up on Friday, boosted by a strong rally in tech stocks and gains in materials that outpaced a drop in financials. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.13% higher at 8,860.1. Technology climbed 3.83%, while materials added 1.44%; financials dipped 0.50%. Despite the gains, the benchmark ended the week down 0.49%. (Market Index) Local traders head into a long weekend as the ASX shuts Monday for Australia Day, reopening Tuesday. All eyes are turning to the December-quarter CPI report due Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. AEDT. That data could
23 January 2026
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ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy

Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 21:49 AEDT — Market closed Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.8% to close at 8,849 on Thursday, ending a three-day skid. Energy and banks pushed gains, while miners slipped 1.6%, weighed down by gold stocks. Santos rose roughly 5%, South32 also gained 5%, but Northern Star tumbled 8.8% after reporting weaker quarterly results. (ABC) The bounce counts as global risk appetite remains volatile, driven by headlines, with Australian equities following the flow. Markets found footing after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed plans to seize Greenland by force and backed off threatened tariffs on several European allies, pushing
22 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips again as banks drag; Rio, gold stocks soften the blow

Sydney, Jan 21, 2026, 21:56 AEDT — The market has closed. Australia’s ASX 200 slipped 33 points, or 0.37%, to 8,782.9 on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive drop as investors moved away from riskier assets. Gold prices stayed firm above $US4,870 an ounce, buoying the materials sector, while financial stocks dragged lower. (CommBank) The drop is significant as the market juggles two tensions: domestic rate pressure and tariff-fueled swings overseas. When these forces clash, banks and property stocks tend to take the initial hit, with miners and gold companies often cushioning the blow. Financials dropped 1.6%, with Commonwealth Bank hitting
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

AppLovin stock price rebounds 8% as tech steadies, Feb. 11 earnings loom

AppLovin stock price rebounds 8% as tech steadies, Feb. 11 earnings loom

7 February 2026
AppLovin shares jumped 8.3% to $406.72 Friday, trading over 6.5 million shares after a volatile session. The move followed a broader AI-driven tech rebound that lifted software stocks. Investors now await AppLovin’s Feb. 11 earnings and outlook for signals on ad demand and future growth.
CoreWeave stock price jumps 20% as CRWV rebounds on ARENA launch, earnings date looms

CoreWeave stock price jumps 20% as CRWV rebounds on ARENA launch, earnings date looms

7 February 2026
CoreWeave shares surged 20% to $89.95 in after-hours trading Friday after the company launched its ARENA platform for testing AI workloads at scale. Volume exceeded 36 million shares. The move follows a rough week for the stock and comes ahead of CoreWeave’s earnings report on Feb. 26. A regulatory filing showed Chief Development Officer Brannin McBee sold shares on Feb. 2 under a prearranged plan.
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