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

Australian stocks fell Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 1.02%, or 90.5 points, to finish at 8,778.6. The Aussie dollar also dipped 0.56%, landing at $0.6924.

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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 surged to its strongest level since September 2024 on Monday, trading close to $0.6917. This spike followed a broad sell-off in the U.S. dollar, triggered by a sharp rebound in Japan’s yen. Thin liquidity, thanks to holidays in Australia and New Zealand, pushed volatility higher throughout the session.
26 January 2026
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