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Markets
ClosedAs of 26 Sept 2026, 12:30 am AESTSource: Yahoo Finance
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Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
All Ordinaries
8,845.60 AUD
▼ 1.23%
Dow Jones
51,505.55 USD
▼ 0.01%
S&P 500
7,704.24 USD
▼ 0.02%
Nasdaq
26,919.62 USD
▼ 0.06%
NIFTY 50
23,140.50 INR
▼ 1.31%
FTSE 100
10,673.04 GBP
▼ 0.30%
SENSEX
73,895.74 INR
▼ 1.25%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 8,665.00 AUD | -100.3 | ▼ 1.14% |
| All Ordinaries | 8,845.60 AUD | -110.6 | ▼ 1.23% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 51,505.55 USD | -6.040 | ▼ 0.01% |
| S&P 500 | 7,704.24 USD | -1.790 | ▼ 0.02% |
| Nasdaq | 26,919.62 USD | -16.42 | ▼ 0.06% |
| NIFTY 50 | 23,140.50 INR | -306.3 | ▼ 1.31% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,673.04 GBP | -32.26 | ▼ 0.30% |
| SENSEX | 73,895.74 INR | -932.5 | ▼ 1.25% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,364.20 JPY | 850.21 | ▲ 1.30% |
| DAX | 25,357.73 EUR | -52.90 | ▼ 0.21% |
| Hang Seng | 24,510.09 HKD | -324.0 | ▼ 1.30% |
| CAC 40 | 8,065.81 EUR | -15.62 | ▼ 0.19% |
| SSE Composite | 3,888.37 CNY | -48.15 | ▼ 1.22% |
| Straits Times | 5,711.12 SGD | 1.21 | ▲ 0.02% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,301.40 USD | 3.40 | ▲ 0.08% |
| Silver | 64.21 USD | 0.7500 | ▲ 1.19% |
| Copper | 6.73 USD | 0.01400 | ▲ 0.21% |
| Platinum | 1,769.30 USD | 20.20 | ▲ 1.15% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 93.45 USD | -1.160 | ▼ 1.23% |
| Brent Crude | 98.86 USD | -7.740 | ▼ 7.26% |
| Natural Gas | 3.18 USD | -0.1170 | ▼ 3.55% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 119,141.32 AUD | -1325 | ▼ 1.10% |
| XRP (AUD) | 2.24 AUD | 0.04990 | ▲ 2.28% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 3,826.25 AUD | -10.37 | ▼ 0.27% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.1383 AUD | 0.001600 | ▲ 1.18% |
| Solana (AUD) | 170.74 AUD | 3.69 | ▲ 2.21% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7020 USD | -0.0014 | ▼ 0.20% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6154 EUR | -0.0024 | ▼ 0.39% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5294 GBP | -0.0019 | ▼ 0.36% |
| AUD/JPY | 110.4700 JPY | -0.8500 | ▼ 0.76% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.2400 NZD | 0.0004 | ▲ 0.03% |
Interest rates
Published 01-Sep-2026Source: Reserve Bank of Australia
| RBA cash rate target | 4.35% | Aug 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (owner-occupier) | 8.77% | Aug 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Aug 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Aug 2026 |
Markets news
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Insurance Australia Group Settles $2 Billion Credit Suisse Lawsuit Over Greensill Collapse
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Vanadium Miners News For The Month Of September 2026
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Dale Gillham: Why Rate Hikes Alone Won’t Fix Australia’s Economic Squeeze
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Bannerman Energy wraps up strategic financing transaction for Etango uranium project
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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares good value in 2026?
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Healius (ASX:HLS) share price jumps 6% on Agilex Biolabs sale for $160 million
The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price is under the spotlight after the company announced it was selling Agilex Biolabs for $160 million.
raskmedia.com.au · 25 Sep 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
The ASX 200 in AUD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Sydney investors and superannuation and retirement balances.
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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
A plain-English guide to how Australia's largest city economy works, the industries that drive it, and the precincts where employment is concentrated.
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Sydney's AI Sector Surges While Small Businesses Face Rising Cost Pressures
While rising costs and weaker spending squeeze many operators, AI recovery and targeted government measures are delivering gains for specific companies and industries.
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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
A plain-language guide to how Australia's largest and most expensive housing market works, why it costs what it does, and the forces that shape prices and rents over time.
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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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