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Australia stock market sinks as ASX 200 hit by gold rout — what to watch before the RBA call

Australia stock market sinks as ASX 200 hit by gold rout — what to watch before the RBA call

Australian shares fell sharply Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 1.02% to 8,778.6, its lowest close since January 12, as gold miners led declines. Spot gold slid 3.2% to $4,708 an ounce amid forced selling, while BHP dropped 2.3% and Santos lost 3.3%. The Aussie dollar slipped to $0.6924. Investors await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision.
2 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1 as miners and gold stocks slumped, with Rio Tinto down 3.5% and BHP off 1.8%. Hotter-than-expected core inflation pushed markets to price in a 75% chance of an RBA rate hike next week. The Australian dollar slipped to 70.02 U.S. cents. Whitehaven reported a 21% jump in quarterly coal output to 11 million tonnes.
30 January 2026
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Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

The Australian dollar hit $0.6917, its strongest since September 2024, as thin Australia Day holiday trading amplified volatility. A sharp drop in the U.S. dollar and record highs in gold and silver fueled the move. Traders now see a 63% chance of an RBA rate hike in February, with the cash rate steady at 3.60%. The ASX cash market was closed for the holiday.
26 January 2026

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  • Singular Health Group Applies for Quotation of Additional ASX Shares
    June 28, 2026, 8:02 PM EDT. Singular Health Group Ltd has applied for the quotation of 2,571,222 new ordinary fully paid shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This move aims to expand the company's market presence and increase liquidity. The application signifies the firm's intent to raise capital or satisfy existing commitments through share issuance. Investors will monitor the impact on share supply and potential dilution. The announcement reflects Singular Health's ongoing efforts to support its growth and operational strategies.

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