ASX 200
9,263.60 AUD
▲ 0.39%
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Markets
LiveAs of 10 Aug 2026, 06:00 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
9,445.10 AUD
▲ 0.42%
Dow Jones
54,036.93 USD
▼ 0.57%
S&P 500
7,757.64 USD
▲ 0.44%
Nasdaq
26,690.62 USD
▲ 1.24%
NIFTY 50
24,570.65 INR
▼ 0.27%
FTSE 100
10,901.09 GBP
▲ 0.12%
SENSEX
78,499.17 INR
▼ 0.58%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 9,263.60 AUD | 35.80 | ▲ 0.39% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,445.10 AUD | 39.70 | ▲ 0.42% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 54,036.93 USD | -312.2 | ▼ 0.57% |
| S&P 500 | 7,757.64 USD | 34.09 | ▲ 0.44% |
| Nasdaq | 26,690.62 USD | 327.18 | ▲ 1.24% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,570.65 INR | -65.35 | ▼ 0.27% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,901.09 GBP | 12.79 | ▲ 0.12% |
| SENSEX | 78,499.17 INR | -455.6 | ▼ 0.58% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,606.71 JPY | -76.55 | ▼ 0.12% |
| DAX | 26,319.45 EUR | 193.15 | ▲ 0.74% |
| Hang Seng | 25,668.03 HKD | -247.8 | ▼ 0.96% |
| CAC 40 | 8,714.93 EUR | 15.22 | ▲ 0.17% |
| SSE Composite | 3,940.04 CNY | 39.69 | ▲ 1.02% |
| Straits Times | 5,698.43 SGD | 117.06 | ▲ 2.10% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,399.70 USD | 59.00 | ▲ 1.36% |
| Silver | 63.50 USD | 0.1700 | ▲ 0.26% |
| Copper | 6.59 USD | 0.02100 | ▲ 0.32% |
| Platinum | 1,759.60 USD | 9.50 | ▲ 0.54% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 78.18 USD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.00% |
| Brent Crude | 83.55 USD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.00% |
| Natural Gas | 2.66 USD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.00% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 92,148.60 AUD | 306.65 | ▲ 0.33% |
| XRP (AUD) | 1.47 AUD | 0.003100 | ▲ 0.21% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 2,717.04 AUD | 6.51 | ▲ 0.24% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.09966 AUD | 0.0001000 | ▲ 0.05% |
| Solana (AUD) | 109.22 AUD | 1.72 | ▲ 1.60% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7067 USD | 0.0010 | ▲ 0.14% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6111 EUR | 0.0005 | ▲ 0.08% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5228 GBP | -0.0009 | ▼ 0.17% |
| AUD/JPY | 111.4790 JPY | 0.2600 | ▲ 0.23% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.1975 NZD | -0.0012 | ▼ 0.10% |
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% | Jun 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Jun 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Jun 2026 |
Markets news
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Vanguard's VNQ vs. VNQI: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy?
VNQ delivered stronger recent returns, while VNQI offers a higher dividend yield and broader geographic diversification across 30-plus countries.
finance.yahoo.com · 9 Aug 2026
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Return of the forgotten SMIDdle: Antipodes looks beyond the big
The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) represents “approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set”, according to the official blurb. But the investable universe extends well past the 2,461 stocks in the known ACWI galaxy to a region that remains a largely unexplored, dark outer-…
investmentnews.co.nz · 9 Aug 2026
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4 quick ways to assess the CBA share price
Trying to value the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price? Here are 4 key metrics you need to consider.
raskmedia.com.au · 9 Aug 2026
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Are Resmed CDI (ASX:RMD) shares good value in 2026?
Want to value the Resmed CDI (ASX:RMD) share price? Here are 6 key metrics you need to consider.
raskmedia.com.au · 9 Aug 2026
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A deep dive into WTC shares
Is the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price undervalued? Here are 3 reasons you might want to consider WTC shares.
raskmedia.com.au · 9 Aug 2026
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2 tools to value the Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price
Trying to value the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price? Here are 4 key metrics you need to consider.
raskmedia.com.au · 9 Aug 2026
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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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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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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.