Actual
8807
Daily Change
86.98 1.00%
Monthly
0.85%
Yearly
-2.10%
Q4 Forecast
8657
Australia Stock Market Index - Summary

The ASX 200 jumped 90 points, or 1.0%, to finish at 8,807 on Friday, reaching a near five-week high that snapped two days of declines. Stronger U.S. stock futures lifted sentiment as traders rotated out of major tech names into broader sectors. Locally, softer-than-expected labor data in Australia cooled bets on a near-term hike by the Reserve Bank. However, the upside was limited by growing caution ahead of Chinese September activity and Q3 GDP data due next week. Gains were broad, led by tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial services. Heavyweights BHP jumped 3.5% after management and the supervisors' union at the Escondida copper mine in Chile reached a last-minute deal earlier this week, avoiding a strike at the world's largest copper. Gold miners also advanced, boosted by Northern Star Resources (3.3%) and Evolution Mining (3.0%). Other standouts included South32 (3.6%), REA Group (3.1%), and CSL (2.8%). Markets rose 1% for the week, the third straight weekly gain.

Australia Stock Market Index - Stats

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8807 points on October 16, 2026, gaining 1.00% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.85%, though it remains 2.10% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Historically, the Australia Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 9296.70 in August of 2026. Australia Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 18 of 2026.

Australia Stock Market Index - Forecast

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8807 points on October 16, 2026, gaining 1.00% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.85%, though it remains 2.10% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. The Australia Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 8656.99 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 8110.09 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,806.70 86.98 1.00% 0.85% -2.10% Oct/16

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
BHP Group 60.03 2.03 3.50% 37.68% 243.52B Oct/16
Commonwealth Bank 154.38 -1.77 -1.13% -8.28% 196.2B Oct/16
Amcor PLC 62.09 0.69 1.12% -1.21% 105.51B Oct/16
Newmont Corporation 166.17 6.37 3.99% 10.81% 104.95B Oct/16
Westpac Banking 35.15 -0.56 -1.57% -9.24% 87.55B Oct/16
National Australia Bank 39.32 -0.39 -0.98% -9.19% 86.84B Oct/16
ANZ Banking 38.89 -0.12 -0.31% 6.23% 77.76B Oct/16
Wesfarmers 79.31 0.81 1.03% -10.72% 61.51B Oct/16
Macquarie 249.35 2.67 1.08% 9.96% 50.51B Oct/16
CSL 192.20 5.30 2.84% -12.04% 42.12B Oct/16




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 4.00 3.50 percent Aug 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.60 4.35 percent Sep 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.70 4.70 percent Sep 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
The Australia Stock Market Index is one of the leading benchmarks for the Australian equity market and is widely followed by investors, financial institutions, and policymakers as an indicator of economic and market conditions in Australia. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. Users seeking official real-time, delayed, or settlement data should obtain it directly from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) or authorized market data providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8806.70 8719.72 9296.70 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

News Stream
ASX 200 Marks 3rd Straight Weekly Rise, Up 1%
The ASX 200 jumped 90 points, or 1.0%, to finish at 8,807 on Friday, reaching a near five-week high that snapped two days of declines. Stronger U.S. stock futures lifted sentiment as traders rotated out of major tech names into broader sectors. Locally, softer-than-expected labor data in Australia cooled bets on a near-term hike by the Reserve Bank. However, the upside was limited by growing caution ahead of Chinese September activity and Q3 GDP data due next week. Gains were broad, led by tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial services. Heavyweights BHP jumped 3.5% after management and the supervisors' union at the Escondida copper mine in Chile reached a last-minute deal earlier this week, avoiding a strike at the world's largest copper. Gold miners also advanced, boosted by Northern Star Resources (3.3%) and Evolution Mining (3.0%). Other standouts included South32 (3.6%), REA Group (3.1%), and CSL (2.8%). Markets rose 1% for the week, the third straight weekly gain.
2026-10-16
Australian Stocks Head for 3rd Straight Weekly Rise
Australian shares jumped 96 points or 1.1% to 8,818 in early Friday trade, rebounding after two sessions of weakness and reaching a five-week high as Wall Street recovered overnight, with tech stocks stabilising after a recent sell-off. In top trading partner China, PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng reaffirmed a moderately loose policy stance, signaling continued growth support while balancing financial stability. Locally, September employment unexpectedly fell, tempering bets on further RBA tightening. However, gains were capped by caution ahead of China’s Q3 GDP release next week. Nearly all sectors advanced, led by commercial services, non-energy minerals, manufacturing, and logistics. The big four banks rallied sharply, rising 1.9% to 3.3%. Maggie Beer Holdings gained 3.6% after scrapping its hamper sale plan, while Woolworths surged 4.3%, QBE Insurance rose 2.7%, and Computershare added 2.2%. For the week, markets are tracking a third straight weekly gain, up nearly 1% so far.
2026-10-15
Stocks in Australia Hit 5-week High
ASX200 increased to 8809.00 Index Points, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Australia Stock Market Index (AU200) gained 1.25%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 2.9%.
2026-10-15