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ASX 200 hits 11-week high as banks rebound and tech rallies in Australia stock market

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,903.9, its highest since October, led by gains in banks and tech. Westpac rose 1.8% to A$39.19, Macquarie climbed 2.6% to A$211.86. Energy and lithium stocks fell as oil and China lithium futures dropped. Investors now await key jobs data due Jan. 22.

16 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