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ASX:CBA 26 December 2025 - 16 January 2026

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

NAB share price jumps 1% after ASX close as rate and rotation bets collide

National Australia Bank shares rose 1.1% to A$42.36 on Thursday, rebounding after earlier losses among Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,861.70, its highest since November, as miners set a new record and financials gained. Investors await Australia’s December quarter CPI on Jan. 28 and the Reserve Bank’s policy meeting on Feb. 2–3. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
15 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

ASX 200 rose 0.14% to 8,820.6, its highest close since November, as energy and mining stocks advanced on record oil and copper prices. Major banks fell, with Commonwealth Bank down 1.3%, amid ongoing concerns over rising interest rates. Neuren Pharmaceuticals surged 6% after strong DAYBUE sales projections. Gold and silver miners rallied as bullion hit record highs.
14 January 2026
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CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA shares stop falling — but the next CPI print could jolt Commonwealth Bank stock

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed up 0.03% at A$153.27 Thursday, trading about 1.0 million shares after a sharp fall the previous session. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said inflation remains too high, keeping rate hike risks in play. Interest-rate swaps imply a 35% chance of a February hike. CBA will report half-year results and announce an interim dividend on Feb. 11.
8 January 2026
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ASX 200 closes higher after inflation cools; banks drag while Lynas jumps 14%

ASX 200 closes higher after inflation cools; banks drag while Lynas jumps 14%

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.15% to 8,695.6 Wednesday as miners and rare-earth stocks offset losses in banks after inflation slowed to 3.4% in November. Lynas Rare Earths surged 14.5% following China’s new export controls, while Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and NAB dropped up to 2%. The Australian dollar slipped to 67.28 U.S. cents. Investors await further CPI data due Jan. 28.
7 January 2026
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ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ share price slides as sticky core inflation keeps RBA rate path in focus

ANZ Group Holdings fell 1.5% to A$35.43, closing at its session low and underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.28%. The move followed flat November inflation data, keeping rate hike bets in play. Australia’s other major banks also closed lower. Interest-rate futures now price about a one-in-three chance of a Reserve Bank hike in February.
7 January 2026
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Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares slide 2.2% as bank sell-off deepens ahead of Australia CPI test

Westpac shares fell 2.2% to A$38.19 on Tuesday, with about 4 million shares traded, as investors braced for an inflation report due Wednesday. The decline tracked losses across major Australian banks and followed a 0.5% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Money markets priced a 33% chance of a February rate hike after recent inflation data. Westpac’s first-quarter results are set for February 13.
6 January 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Flatlined — Miners Just Printed a Record Close

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Flatlined — Miners Just Printed a Record Close

The S&P/ASX 200 closed nearly flat at 8,728.60, while the All Ordinaries edged down to 9,034.7 in the quietest session in over a year. Materials surged 1.8% to a record, with BHP and Fortescue up 1.6% each and Rio Tinto hitting an intraday high at A$150.14. Energy stocks fell as Woodside dropped 1.2% and Santos 1.1%. Traders await November CPI data on Wednesday.
5 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock (ASX: CBA): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and What Could Move the Share Price Next (26 December 2025)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will pay about $68 million in additional “goodwill” refunds to concession customers after ASIC scrutiny, following $270 million in incorrect fees since 2019. The ASX is closed for Boxing Day, with CBA shares last indicated near A$161.39. The bank says payments begin in February 2026 and total goodwill refunds will reach roughly $93 million.
26 December 2025
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  • US Stocks, Bonds, and Gold Slide Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
    March 20, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT. US stocks and bonds declined sharply as the Iran war intensified, pushing oil prices up and gold to its worst week in 40 years. The Russell 2000 index fell 2.7%, nearing correction territory (a 10% drop from peak). The Dow dropped 444 points (0.96%), S&P 500 fell 1.51%, Nasdaq slumped 2.01%, with the Nasdaq nearly in correction at down 9.65% since late October. The conflict raised energy prices, elevating inflation concerns and complicating central bank policies. Treasury yields surged, with the 10-year yield reaching 4.39%, the highest since July. Gold plunged 2% on Friday, marking a 10% weekly loss. Brent crude rose 3.26% to $112.19 per barrel. Market uncertainty persists over conflict duration and oil prices, with investors cautious about further downside.
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