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Markets
LiveAs of 12 Aug 2026, 08:30 am AESTSource: Yahoo Finance
Quotes may be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.
Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
All Ordinaries
9,443.70 AUD
▼ 0.01%
Dow Jones
53,791.85 USD
▼ 0.45%
S&P 500
7,728.20 USD
▼ 0.38%
Nasdaq
26,445.44 USD
▼ 0.92%
NIFTY 50
24,471.70 INR
▼ 0.46%
FTSE 100
10,844.19 GBP
▼ 0.52%
SENSEX
78,154.25 INR
▼ 0.49%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 9,250.60 AUD | -13.00 | ▼ 0.14% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,443.70 AUD | -1.400 | ▼ 0.01% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 53,791.85 USD | -245.1 | ▼ 0.45% |
| S&P 500 | 7,728.20 USD | -29.44 | ▼ 0.38% |
| Nasdaq | 26,445.44 USD | -245.2 | ▼ 0.92% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,471.70 INR | -112.1 | ▼ 0.46% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,844.19 GBP | -56.91 | ▼ 0.52% |
| SENSEX | 78,154.25 INR | -388.2 | ▼ 0.49% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,970.22 JPY | 1,363.51 | ▲ 2.08% |
| DAX | 26,391.42 EUR | 71.97 | ▲ 0.27% |
| Hang Seng | 25,652.82 HKD | -15.21 | ▼ 0.06% |
| CAC 40 | 8,714.94 EUR | -11.09 | ▼ 0.13% |
| SSE Composite | 3,934.09 CNY | -5.947 | ▼ 0.15% |
| Straits Times | 5,754.17 SGD | 55.74 | ▲ 0.98% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,433.00 USD | 71.20 | ▲ 1.63% |
| Silver | 65.02 USD | -0.09000 | ▼ 0.14% |
| Copper | 6.63 USD | 0.03900 | ▲ 0.59% |
| Platinum | 1,755.00 USD | 10.50 | ▲ 0.60% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 83.57 USD | 1.44 | ▲ 1.75% |
| Brent Crude | 89.29 USD | 1.57 | ▲ 1.79% |
| Natural Gas | 2.75 USD | -0.04200 | ▼ 1.50% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 90,127.91 AUD | -459.2 | ▼ 0.51% |
| XRP (AUD) | 1.44 AUD | 0.01120 | ▲ 0.78% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 2,664.32 AUD | 11.97 | ▲ 0.45% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.1031 AUD | 0.004300 | ▲ 4.34% |
| Solana (AUD) | 108.10 AUD | 0.4600 | ▲ 0.43% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7065 USD | 0.0002 | ▲ 0.03% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6117 EUR | 0.0005 | ▲ 0.08% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5223 GBP | -0.0012 | ▼ 0.23% |
| AUD/JPY | 112.5010 JPY | 0.9800 | ▲ 0.88% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.2007 NZD | 0.0010 | ▲ 0.08% |
Interest rates
Published 04-Aug-2026Source: Reserve Bank of Australia
| RBA cash rate target | 4.35% | Jul 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (owner-occupier) | 8.77% | Jul 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Jul 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Jul 2026 |
Markets news
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Oil prices reverse gains in Strait of Hormuz standoff as Wall Street inches up ahead of inflation
Futures ticked up for the S&P 500 as investors await Wednesday's July inflation report, expected to ease slightly to 3.4% from 3.5%.
fortune.com · 11 Aug 2026
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Morning Market Movers: WXM, BW, LIF, CLRO See Big Swings
At 8:55 a.m. ET on Tuesday, premarket trading is seeing notable activity in several stocks (WXM, BW, LIF, CLRO), with early price movements signaling potential opportunities before the opening bell.
rttnews.com · 11 Aug 2026
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Futures Pointing To Modestly Higher Open On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside after ending yesterday's choppy trading session slightly lower.
rttnews.com · 11 Aug 2026
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2 tools to value the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price
Trying to value the Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price? Here are 4 key metrics you need to consider.
raskmedia.com.au · 11 Aug 2026
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Court rules over Strandline Resources staff payments
More than 150 Strandline Resources employees are likely to be paid out of a Commonwealth scheme instead of a $4.75 million trust after a court ruling over the liquidated company.
businessnews.com.au · 11 Aug 2026
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Red Sky Energy takes off on Yarrow drilling plans at Innamincka Dome
Red Sky Energy has released a positive update on the status of the drilling program at the Yarrow and Willowie fields in Central Australia.
themarketherald.com.au · 11 Aug 2026
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Gina Rinehart Reclaims Australia's Richest Person Title as Mining Fortune Grows
Gina Rinehart has again been named Australia's richest person, retaining the top position on the country's two most closely watched wealth rankings in 2026 and extending a run of dominance built on iron ore and, increasingly, a diversified global investment portfolio.
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ASX 200 surges 2% as global markets rally higher
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Sydney Mortgage Brokers Guide 2026: Find Best Home Loan Rates NSW
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Sydney Tax Professionals 2026: Find the Right Accountant or Agent Today
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Renting in Sydney: Costs and Your Rights Explained
A plain-English guide to what renting in Sydney involves, from the upfront costs and bond to the tenancy rules and rights that apply across New South Wales.
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NSW Government Awards $1M+ to 22 Sydney Startups and Small Businesses
Twenty two NSW startups and small businesses share more than one million dollars under the second round of the 2025-26 MVP Ventures Program.
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Hancock Prospecting Builds 5-16% Stakes in Rare Earths, Lithium Companies
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Sydney's Economy Explained: The City's Biggest Industries and Where the Jobs Are
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Sydney's AI Sector Surges While Small Businesses Face Rising Cost Pressures
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Sydney property transactions include Elizabeth Bay apartment and Crown Residences unit
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Sydney's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
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Sydney Investment Flows Hold Steady Despite Network Disruptions
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Sydney Startup Funding Faces Reality Check in 2026
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Sydney Business Costs Rising: Global Forces Impact Local Economy
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ASX weakness hits Sydney-listed banks and miners amid commodity slowdown
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Sydney Tourism Impact on Locals: What to Know
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VapourTech Expands Air-Water Technology Across Sydney's Urban Farms
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Western Sydney construction starts on Bradfield City building and metro projects
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Sydney regions record lowest automation risk in Australia
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Hybrid Work Reshapes Sydney Hiring: Outer Suburbs Gain Ground
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NRL's $5 billion broadcast deal locks Nine and Foxtel in, signalling stability for Sydney's sports media landscape
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