ASX 200 rebounds as jobs surprise lifts RBA hike bets; Santos leads energy
Sydney, Jan 22, 2026, 21:49 AEDT — Market closed Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.8% to close at 8,849 on Thursday, ending a three-day skid. Energy and banks pushed gains, while miners slipped 1.6%, weighed down by gold stocks. Santos rose roughly 5%, South32 also gained 5%, but Northern Star tumbled 8.8% after reporting weaker quarterly results. (ABC) The bounce counts…