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ASX 200 hits record close as miners offset Coles slide; Australia stocks turn to GDP, RBA

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.60 on Friday, up 0.25%, capping its strongest February since 2019. Miners gained while financials and consumer staples fell, with Coles down 7.4% after a profit drop. January inflation held at 3.8%, above the Reserve Bank’s target. The Australian dollar ended near $0.7106, up 2% for the month.

27 February 2026

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ANZ shares jump after $1.94bn profit boost as cost cuts land and ASX nears record

ANZ reported unaudited first-quarter cash profit of A$1.94 billion, up 17% from the prior half’s average excluding significant items, as expenses fell 8%. The stock surged 6.7% at the open. AMP dropped 23.6% despite meeting profit estimates, with investors focusing on inflows. The ASX 200 rose 0.4% in early trade.

12 February 2026

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

ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1 as miners and gold stocks slumped, with Rio Tinto down 3.5% and BHP off 1.8%. Hotter-than-expected core inflation pushed markets to price in a 75% chance of an RBA rate hike next week. The Australian dollar slipped to 70.02 U.S. cents. Whitehaven reported a 21% jump in quarterly coal output to 11 million tonnes.

30 January 2026

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ASX 200 Edges Higher as Miners Rally and Rate Jitters Grow – Australia Stock Market Today, 11 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 12.6 points at 8,592 on Thursday, rising 0.15% after a volatile session. Miners led gains as iron ore stayed above $100 a tonne, while tech stocks fell. The US Fed cut rates by 25 basis points but signaled slower easing ahead. Australia’s unemployment rate held at 4.3%, fueling debate over a possible RBA hike in early 2026.

11 December 2025