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NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps 3% — what to watch next for National Australia Bank stock

NAB shares surged 3.04% to A$42.45 on Thursday after Australia reported a surprise gain of 65,200 jobs in December, sending the unemployment rate to 4.1%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.8%. Investors shifted rate expectations ahead of next week’s CPI data and the RBA’s February decision. NAB also warned of rising investment scams using fake identities on social media.
22 January 2026
NAB share price drops as ASX banks slide again — what to watch before Thursday’s open

NAB share price drops as ASX banks slide again — what to watch before Thursday’s open

National Australia Bank fell 1.62% to A$41.18 Wednesday, with 2.94 million shares traded, extending a recent slide in major Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.37%, pulled lower by financial stocks, while gold surged past $4,800 an ounce. Wall Street’s sharp drop and renewed tariff risks pressured local markets. NAB announced plans to close its Knox data centre and appointed Mahya Knox as chief AI officer.
21 January 2026
NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

NAB share price drops again as trade jitters bite — what National Australia Bank investors watch next

National Australia Bank shares fell 0.85% to A$41.86, their second straight decline, as about 1.23 million shares changed hands Tuesday. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.66% at 8,815.9. NAB named Mahya Knox chief AI officer, while its Knox data centre closure will relocate at least 270 staff. Markets are watching Thursday’s jobs report and the Feb. 3 RBA meeting for rate signals.
20 January 2026
Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac share price today: WBC slips as CEO equity awards land; traders eye tariff noise

Westpac shares fell 0.98% to A$38.59 Tuesday, extending losses as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.66%. Company filings showed CEO Anthony James Miller received 91,383 new share rights and acquired 18,967 shares on Jan. 13. Other top executives were also granted fresh share rights. Markets tracked U.S.-EU trade tensions and local rate signals ahead of Wednesday’s open.
20 January 2026
Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Australia mortgage shock: CBA and Macquarie lift fixed home loan rates ahead of RBA decision

Commonwealth Bank of Australia raised fixed home loan rates by up to 0.70 percentage points, with its three-year fixed rate now at 6.04%. Macquarie Bank also increased fixed rates, while NAB currently offers the lowest big-four fixed rate at 5.39%. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets Feb. 2–3, following a key inflation report due Jan. 28. The RBA cash rate remains at 3.6%.
16 January 2026
NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

NAB share price edges up as banks lift ASX into weekend; RBA and Q1 update in focus

NAB shares closed up 0.73% at A$42.67 Friday, leading gains among Australian banks as the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.48% to 8,903.9. Traders are watching rate expectations ahead of the Reserve Bank’s Feb. 3 decision. UBS issued a pre-stabilisation notice for NAB’s planned euro subordinated notes. NAB’s housing report showed dwelling prices up 8.2% in 2025 and advertised rents rising 5.9% in December.
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.
NAB shares slip into the weekend as traders brace for rates, data and the next update

NAB shares slip into the weekend as traders brace for rates, data and the next update

NAB shares closed at A$41.02 on Friday, down 0.2%, leading declines among Australia’s major banks as the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.03%. Investors are watching U.S. jobs data and upcoming Australian labour and inflation figures for signals on interest rates. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18. No new company filings or statements affected the stock this week.
11 January 2026
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.

Stock Market Today

  • Nifty Surges Above 24,500, Sensex Firm at 79,200 on Broad Sector Gains
    April 21, 2026, 7:17 AM EDT. Indian equity markets closed higher on April 21, 2026, with the Nifty50 rising 0.87% to 24,576.60 and the Sensex up 0.96% at 79,273.33. Strong buying momentum led by the banking and FMCG sectors buoyed investor sentiment amid robust corporate earnings and dividend news. The Nifty Bank index gained 1.39%, powered by ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank. Leading gainers included Nestle India (+8.43%) and Hindustan Unilever (+4%), while lead decliners were SBI Life Insurance (-3.46%) and Bharat Electronics (-1.32%). Market breadth favored risers 23 to 7. Analysts see continued bullish momentum with key support around 24,350 and targets approaching 25,750 for Nifty50 and near 58,300 for Bank Nifty.

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Silver Price Today Drops Below $79 as Dollar, Oil Risks Shake Traders

Silver Price Today Drops Below $79 as Dollar, Oil Risks Shake Traders

21 April 2026
Spot silver dropped below $79 an ounce Tuesday, with Kitco quoting $78.87 bid, down 0.93%, as a stronger dollar and higher yields pressured precious metals. Silver remains up 14% for the month and over 140% year-on-year, making it vulnerable to profit-taking. Oil prices eased after a Monday spike, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stayed limited amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Germany’s ZEW investor morale index fell to minus 17.2 in April.
Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

21 April 2026
U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $2.67 per mmBtu early Tuesday after settling at $2.689 on Monday, ending a four-session rally. Storage levels remain above normal, with 1,970 billion cubic feet reported April 10, capping price gains despite colder forecasts. LNG exports are near record highs but terminals have little spare capacity. The EIA projects inventories will stay above the five-year average through October.
Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

21 April 2026
Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel Tuesday as traders focused on possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, despite ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped 69 cents to $94.79, while U.S. WTI for May lost $1.12 to $88.49. The IEA said Middle East outages cut global oil supply by 10.1 million barrels per day in March, the largest disruption on record. U.S. crude exports are rising but cannot fully replace lost Middle East shipments.
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