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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 retakes 9,000 as NAB hits record, BlueScope bid keeps deal talk alive

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 retakes 9,000 as NAB hits record, BlueScope bid keeps deal talk alive

The ASX 200 closed up 0.54% at 9,007 on Wednesday, driven by record gains in National Australia Bank after a strong quarterly update and a jump in TechnologyOne on upgraded guidance. Wage growth held steady at 0.8% for the quarter. Investors await U.S. Federal Reserve minutes later in the day. BlueScope Steel traded below a raised takeover offer, signaling skepticism about the bid.
18 February 2026
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XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

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XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

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European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
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