ASX 200
8,665.00 AUD
▼ 1.14%
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Markets
ClosedAs of 26 Sept 2026, 12:30 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
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
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said on Friday it had agreed to settle an A$2.8 billion ($1.96 billion) Credit Suisse lawsuit over losses linked to the
insurancejournal.com · 25 Sep 2026
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Vanadium Miners News For The Month Of September 2026
Vanadium price update: China spot V2O5 & ferrovanadium rise, VRFB demand surges, and major deals/stockpile moves—get the latest market insights now.
seekingalpha.com · 25 Sep 2026
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Dale Gillham: Why Rate Hikes Alone Won’t Fix Australia’s Economic Squeeze
In February 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Australia faced…
themarketherald.com.au · 25 Sep 2026
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Bannerman Energy wraps up strategic financing transaction for Etango uranium project
Bannerman Energy has completed the transaction related to the funding, development and operation of the Etango uranium project in Namibia.
themarketherald.com.au · 25 Sep 2026
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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares good value in 2026?
Want to value the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price? Here are 6 key metrics you need to consider.
raskmedia.com.au · 25 Sep 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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Boresight drone startup targets global market from Townsville base
Local defence technology company secures funding to scale production of low-cost target drones and counter-drone training.
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Farmers secure partial win in Queensland gas mining dispute over water source
The state government has backed down on controversial changes to gas mining approvals above critical underground water reserves, marking a policy reset following farmer pressure.
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Resources, Energy Stocks Slide as ASX 200 Drops to 8,806
Local investors in Townsville's resources and energy exposures confront softer equity benchmarks and sliding gold prices despite firmer crude.
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ASX 200 Climbs 0.24% as Global Markets Surge Forward
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Townsville investors and super balances.
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Townsville entrepreneurs adapt as Australia's wealth surges globally
As Australia's median wealth climbs to third-highest globally, local entrepreneurs on Flinders Street are adapting to a wealthier customer base while navigating international regulatory pressures.
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Townsville Council Backs Major Projects Creating Jobs and Economic Growth
New development support policy signals council commitment to attracting investment that benefits the local economy.
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Telstra Outage Cuts Triple-Zero Access, Mobile Service Across Townsville
The July 9 outage disrupted triple-zero access and daily services across the city, leaving locals to manage without reliable mobile connections.
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What today's market moves mean for Townsville hip pockets, mortgages and savings
From the family budget to the superannuation balance, here is how a mixed global session filters through to everyday life in Townsville.
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What today's market moves mean for Townsville household budgets
From mortgage stress to the weekly shop, here is how a mixed global session filters down to what Townsville families actually feel in their pockets.