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Australian Economy News 27 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

WiseTech Global Ltd stock price bounces from 52-week low after RBA rate hike; earnings next

WiseTech Global Ltd stock price bounces from 52-week low after RBA rate hike; earnings next

WiseTech Global shares rose 1.7% to A$57.38, rebounding after hitting a 52-week low. The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, its first increase in two years. Investors are watching for WiseTech’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Feb. 25.
3 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price edges up after RBA hike as CBA earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price edges up after RBA hike as CBA earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.7% at A$152.57 after the Reserve Bank raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. CBA reported a A$5.12 billion cash net profit after tax for the half year and set aside A$68 million for extra customer payments. The ASX 200 ended 0.9% higher. CBA’s full half-year results are due Feb. 11.
3 February 2026
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BHP share price rises after RBA hike; here’s what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP share price rises after RBA hike; here’s what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$50.13 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates for the first time in two years, lifting its cash rate to 3.85%. The Australian dollar jumped above 70 U.S. cents. BHP will report half-year results on Feb. 17. Rio Tinto and Fortescue also posted gains.
3 February 2026
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Santos share price pops to A$7.01 into weekend as Queensland gas permits land; Feb results next

Santos share price pops to A$7.01 into weekend as Queensland gas permits land; Feb results next

Santos shares closed up 2.49% at A$7.01 Friday after Queensland approved new gas exploration permits for the company. Canberra plans to require LNG exporters to reserve 15–25% of gas for domestic buyers from 2027. Brent crude settled at $70.69 a barrel. Santos will report full-year results on Feb. 18.
31 January 2026
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Xero shares drop 3% as rate-hike bets return in Australia — what to watch next week

Xero shares drop 3% as rate-hike bets return in Australia — what to watch next week

Xero shares fell 3.1% to A$94.90 on Thursday, trading between A$98.14 and A$94.01 as rising inflation fueled expectations of a February RBA rate hike. The stock sits about 51% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching the RBA meeting set for Feb. 2–3, with markets now pricing in a 70% chance of a 25 basis point increase.
29 January 2026
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Fortescue (FMG) share price dips as Alta Copper buyout clears vote and RBA hike bets return

Fortescue (FMG) share price dips as Alta Copper buyout clears vote and RBA hike bets return

Fortescue shares closed down 0.2% at A$21.59 after correcting its Alta Copper stake to 36% and confirming shareholder approval for its buyout offer. The deal awaits court and Canadian approvals. Traders are focused on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 policy decision and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.
29 January 2026
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Wesfarmers share price slips after Australia inflation shock — what investors watch next

Wesfarmers share price slips after Australia inflation shock — what investors watch next

Wesfarmers shares fell 0.65% to A$84.19 after higher-than-expected inflation data pushed Australia’s annual CPI to 3.8% in December. Traders see a 73% chance the Reserve Bank will hike rates at its Feb. 3 meeting. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.09% as rate hike bets weighed on retailers. Wesfarmers reports half-year results Feb. 19.
28 January 2026
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RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

RBA rate call hangs on CPI: Big banks split as Australia inflation data looms

Commonwealth Bank warned Tuesday that underlying inflation may run hotter than expected, reviving the chance of a Reserve Bank rate hike in February. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will release key inflation data Wednesday, with investors focused on the trimmed mean measure. Markets remain volatile as households brace for possible higher mortgage repayments.
27 January 2026
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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
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