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Australian Economy News 23 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

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

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

Sydney, Jan 28, 2026, 17:41 AEDT — After-hours Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) shares slipped 0.65% to close at A$84.19 on Wednesday. Traders attributed the dip to the unexpected inflation data, as the company itself released no new announcements during the session. (Wesfarmers) Timing is crucial. Australia’s consumer price index climbed 3.8% in the year ending December 2025, the statistics bureau reported,…
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

SYDNEY, Jan 27, 2026, 18:56 (AEDT) Australia’s interest-rate outlook narrowed sharply Tuesday, after Commonwealth Bank signaled underlying inflation could come in hotter than expected. The update revived the possibility of a rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia as soon as February. The inflation report set for Wednesday is the final key data before the RBA’s Feb. 2–3 meeting,…
27 January 2026
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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price jumps as Australia inflation data looms

Sydney, Jan 27, 2026, 17:20 AEDT — Market closed Macquarie Group shares climbed 2.3% on Tuesday, closing at A$215.19. The rally came after the long weekend and outpaced gains in the wider market. The stock had last traded at A$210.41 on Jan. 23. (MarketScreener) This matters because Australia’s consumer price index for the December quarter drops Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.…
27 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps after holiday break as Australia CPI and RBA decision loom

NAB share price jumps after holiday break as Australia CPI and RBA decision loom

Sydney, Jan 27, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — After-hours Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd ended Tuesday up 1.3%, or 53 Australian cents, closing at A$42.88. The stock traded between A$42.42 and A$43.15 throughout the session before pushing higher near the close. (Investing) This matters because investors are scrambling to figure out where Australian interest rates will head next. Banks usually…
27 January 2026
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BHP share price jumps near A$50 as miner edges past CBA again — what to watch next

BHP share price jumps near A$50 as miner edges past CBA again — what to watch next

MELBOURNE, January 27, 2026, 17:03 AEDT — The market has closed. BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares rose Tuesday, overtaking Commonwealth Bank in market value as a broad rally in resources lifted major stocks. BHP plays a crucial role in the Australian market and serves as a bellwether for China-exposed commodities, particularly iron ore. Following Monday’s market holiday, miners saw renewed…
27 January 2026
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Woodside Energy share price: ASX shut for Australia Day, oil holds gains as WDS heads into Q4 update

Woodside Energy share price: ASX shut for Australia Day, oil holds gains as WDS heads into Q4 update

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 17:33 AEDT — Market closed. Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS.AX) shares finished Friday down 0.5%, closing at A$24.08. Australia’s market remained shut Monday in observance of the Australia Day public holiday. (Investing) The break matters because it tightens the week for local traders preparing for Woodside’s earnings release. Settlement and reporting schedules will shift as a…
26 January 2026
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CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

CBA share price: Australia Day closure tees up CPI and February earnings test for Commonwealth Bank stock

Sydney, January 26, 2026, 16:49 AEDT — Trading has wrapped up for the day. Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares will not trade on Monday, with the ASX cash market shut for the Australia Day holiday. Investors won’t get a fresh look at the stock until trading resumes Tuesday. The week ahead is short, but inflation and interest rate forecasts remain…
26 January 2026
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BHP share price in focus: China iron ore curbs and Chile strike set up next ASX session

BHP share price in focus: China iron ore curbs and Chile strike set up next ASX session

Sydney, Jan 26, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Markets have closed for the day. BHP Group Ltd shares enter Tuesday’s session facing a fresh twist in a familiar battle: offloading iron ore while its biggest customer resists. Australia’s cash market will be shut on Monday for the Australia Day public holiday, so miners will have to digest offshore news until local…
26 January 2026
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Fortescue stock steadies after cost spike jolts FMG — what to watch after the long weekend

Fortescue stock steadies after cost spike jolts FMG — what to watch after the long weekend

Sydney, Jan 24, 2026, 16:56 AEDT — Market closed Fortescue Ltd shares (FMG.AX) closed Friday at A$21.51, up 0.14%, bouncing back slightly after a 5.1% drop the day before that knocked more than A$1 off the price. The ASX cash market will be closed Monday for Australia Day and will reopen on Tuesday. (Investing.com Australia) Fortescue’s December-quarter production update triggered…
24 January 2026
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ANZ share price slips after Suncorp job-cut row as RBA rate bets tighten

ANZ share price slips after Suncorp job-cut row as RBA rate bets tighten

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 17:30 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of ANZ Group Holdings Ltd finished Friday 0.5% lower, closing at A$36.21. The stock fluctuated between A$35.85 and A$36.33 during the session, with roughly 3.9 million shares traded. (Investing) The bank starts a holiday-shortened week facing two challenges: renewed political scrutiny over the Suncorp Bank integration and a…
23 January 2026
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Telstra share price flat at A$4.72 — CPI, RBA and February results are next

Telstra share price flat at A$4.72 — CPI, RBA and February results are next

SYDNEY, January 23, 2026, 17:19 AEDT — The market has closed. Telstra Group Ltd (TLS.AX) shares closed Friday flat at A$4.72, fluctuating narrowly between A$4.705 and A$4.76 during a quiet session for the Aussie telecom giant. Roughly 22.9 million shares traded hands. (Eoddata) Telstra’s lack of clear direction is significant since it’s frequently seen as a dividend play in Australia.…
23 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slips as rate-hike bets keep traders on edge

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price slips as rate-hike bets keep traders on edge

Sydney, Jan 23, 2026, 16:50 AEDT — Market closed Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares slipped A$1.14, or 0.76%, ending Friday at A$149.47 after climbing the day before. The stock traded in a range from A$148.00 to A$149.93 and is still down about 7% from its 2026 opening price. (Investing) Markets remain closed as attention turns to next week’s inflation figures…
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer Highlights ASML's Unmet Shortage Amid Strong Demand
    January 28, 2026, 3:08 AM EST. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML), a key semiconductor equipment maker, faces a shortage of its advanced EUV chip machines that cannot be met, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer. The company's shares have surged 103% over the past year, boosted by strong demand for AI-related chips. Bernstein and UBS both reaffirmed bullish outlooks, citing higher earnings estimates and structural growth drivers. ASML's upcoming earnings report on January 28 is expected to surpass consensus forecasts. Despite its strengths, some investors are eyeing other AI stocks as potentially better investments with lower risks. ASML remains integral to the supply of next-generation semiconductor technology amid global chip demand.
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