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ASX 200 today: Australia shares seen softer after tariff uncertainty jars banks, tech

ASX 200 today: Australia shares seen softer after tariff uncertainty jars banks, tech

ASX 200 futures traded around 8,988 early Tuesday, about 0.4% below Monday’s close after the index fell 0.61% on U.S. tariff uncertainty. Growth stocks and banks dropped, while resources and gold miners outperformed. The Australian dollar slipped 0.2% to 70.68 U.S. cents. Traders await January inflation data due Wednesday.
Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

Top ASX Stocks to Buy Today (18 December 2025): Lithium Upgrades, Gold Surge, and Woodside in Focus

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.16% by 10:21am AEDT as tech stocks extended losses for an eighth session, mirroring a 1.4% drop in the Nasdaq overnight. Lithium futures in China jumped nearly 8%, with broker upgrades boosting local lithium stocks. Spot gold traded near US$4,374/oz, and silver hit a record US$65.8/oz, lifting precious metals shares. Banks and miners remained steady.
18 December 2025
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

ASX today: 7 things to know before the Sydney open — Nov 17, 2025 (SPI futures, AUD, iron ore, oil, gold, and the RBA week ahead)

S&P/ASX 200 futures slipped 0.03% to 8,636.5 on Friday, pointing to a subdued open as Wall Street ended mixed and iron ore held near US$104/t. The Australian dollar stayed around 0.655 after strong October jobs data. Brent crude rose to US$64.39/bbl, while gold retreated from record highs. RBA minutes and wage data are due this week.
16 November 2025
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

Australian sharemarket today: S&P/ASX 200 closes at 8,799.5, down 0.22% — CBA extends slide, Life360 tumbles; energy and materials firm

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.22% at 8,799.5 on Wednesday, as losses in banks and tech outweighed gains in miners and defensives. Commonwealth Bank dropped about 3% to a seven-month low after its quarterly update. Life360 slumped further, while Mineral Resources surged on a US$765 million lithium deal with POSCO. The All Ordinaries slipped 0.21% to 9,079.4.
Westpac’s $7 Billion Windfall Ignites ASX Rally Despite Mining Slump – Nov 3, 2025

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

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2% at 8,895 on Monday, lifted by gains in banks and tech stocks. Westpac surged 2.8% to a record after beating profit forecasts, while Megaport jumped 7.6% on a broker upgrade. Gold and rare earth miners lagged, with Lynas plunging 8.1%. Trading was cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank’s policy decision.

Stock Market Today

  • Sensex, Nifty Drop 1% as Hormuz Strait Tensions Impact Indian Markets
    April 7, 2026, 1:42 AM EDT. Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty each fell about 1 percent on Tuesday amid geopolitical tensions. The retreat followed a U.S. deadline to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, increasing uncertainty around the West Asia conflict. Sensex dropped up to 824 points intraday with Nifty falling over 248 points, led by losses in financials, autos, real estate and pharma sectors. Major stocks like Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare and Dr Reddy's faced heavy selling pressure. Analysts noted the weakness reflects nerves over the situation but said some buying interest emerged at lower price levels, signaling cautious resilience.
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