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

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.
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX Today: S&P/ASX 200 edges up 0.3% to 8,828 as gold miners shine; James Hardie halted, NAB slips — 6 Nov 2025

James Hardie shares plunged 12.7% and trading was paused after its removal from MSCI Australia indexes. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.3% at 8,828.3, led by miners and gold stocks. National Australia Bank reported a flat full-year profit of A$7.09 billion. The Australian dollar traded near US$0.651.

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  • Wheat Markets Show Mixed Trends as Winter Wheats Edge Lower
    April 17, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT. Wheat prices exhibited mixed signals on Friday, with winter wheat varieties easing back after gains in the Thursday session. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat futures held steady to slightly higher, while Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat led increases, gaining up to 17 1/4 cents in nearby contracts. Minneapolis spring wheat futures also rose moderately. U.S. export sales data revealed old crop wheat sales at 100,318 metric tons, down 38.68% from the previous week but up 31.14% year-over-year. Key buyers included Nigeria and Vietnam. New crop sales totaled 131,000 metric tons, led by South Korea and Mexico. FranceAgriMer reported stable crop conditions, with 84% of French soft wheat rated good to excellent. The evolving dynamics reflect ongoing demand and weather assessments impacting trader sentiment.

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XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

XRP Price Today: XRP Climbs to $1.44 as ETF Inflows, Risk-On Mood Lift Ripple-Linked Token

17 April 2026
XRP climbed to about $1.44 in early New York trading Friday, up 2.5% in 24 hours with turnover over $4 billion, outpacing bitcoin and ether. U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs saw $17 million in net inflows on April 15, the highest since February. Ripple announced a partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance for Korea’s first tokenised government bond settlement project. XRP remains about 60% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
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