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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.
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.
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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  • TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In May 2026: Neptune Digital Assets, Orecap Invest
    May 19, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT. The Canadian TSX market shows resilience in 2026, aided by strong sectors like energy and technology. Penny stocks, small-cap or newer firms trading at low prices, attract investors seeking growth potential backed by solid financials. Neptune Digital Assets (market cap CA$120.58 million) reported mixed Q2 results with net income of CA$2.16 million despite falling sales, maintaining financial stability through cash reserves and diversifying into gold and silver tokens. Orecap Invest Corp. (market cap CA$33.53 million) posted CA$6.18 million net income in Q1 2026 while remaining pre-revenue, sustaining financial health with no debt and experienced management, despite auditor concerns. Both firms highlight the nuanced investment opportunities within the TSX penny stock realm amid ongoing market uncertainties.

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