The ASX 200 closed slightly firmer at 8,978 on Friday, clawing back losses from the prior session as strength in tech, non-energy minerals, and utilities offset broader caution. Sentiment was lifted by a rally in U.S. stock futures after Amazon’s upbeat earnings and a rebound in chip stocks on Wall Street Thursday. Gains, however, were capped by weaker factory activity in China, with July’s official PMI underscoring slowing demand from Australia’s key trading partner. Miners gained on higher copper prices, lifting Rio Tinto (1.0%) and South32 (0.8%), while gold producers Evolution Mining (1.8%) also advanced. However, the big four banks fell between 0.1% and 0.4%. Still, Australian equities booked their first weekly gain in a month, up 2.3%, and a fourth straight monthly rise, supported by robust private credit growth in June. Inflation worries also eased after softer June and Q2 readings, reinforcing views that the central bank’s three rate hikes this year are beginning to bite.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8977 points on July 31, 2026, gaining 0.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.91% and is up 3.63% compared to the same time last year, 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 9202.90 in February of 2026. Australia Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 2 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8977 points on July 31, 2026, gaining 0.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.91% and is up 3.63% compared to the same time last year, 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 8856.51 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 8276.61 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,976.80 9.09 0.10% 2.91% 3.63% Jul/31

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
BHP Group 60.31 1.16 1.96% 53.77% 204.84B Jul/31
Commonwealth Bank 177.53 -0.72 -0.40% 1.41% 192.32B Jul/31
Newmont Corporation 134.97 4.52 3.46% 40.17% 104.95B Jul/31
Westpac Banking 37.87 -0.28 -0.73% 13.21% 93.59B Jul/31
Amcor PLC 64.50 -1.02 -1.56% -11.89% 91.12B Jul/31
National Australia Bank 41.33 -0.22 -0.53% 7.52% 86.97B Jul/31
ANZ Banking 37.31 -0.20 -0.53% 20.86% 77.76B Jul/31
Wesfarmers 89.36 0.14 0.16% 5.17% 61.51B Jul/31
Macquarie 253.09 3.09 1.24% 18.39% 50.51B Jul/31
CSL 123.06 -4.87 -3.81% -53.40% 50.49B Jul/31




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 3.80 4.00 percent Jun 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.35 4.35 percent Jun 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.40 percent Jun 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
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Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8976.80 8967.71 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

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ASX 200 Marks Fourth Monthly Gain, Up 2.3% in July
The ASX 200 closed slightly firmer at 8,978 on Friday, clawing back losses from the prior session as strength in tech, non-energy minerals, and utilities offset broader caution. Sentiment was lifted by a rally in U.S. stock futures after Amazon’s upbeat earnings and a rebound in chip stocks on Wall Street Thursday. Gains, however, were capped by weaker factory activity in China, with July’s official PMI underscoring slowing demand from Australia’s key trading partner. Miners gained on higher copper prices, lifting Rio Tinto (1.0%) and South32 (0.8%), while gold producers Evolution Mining (1.8%) also advanced. However, the big four banks fell between 0.1% and 0.4%. Still, Australian equities booked their first weekly gain in a month, up 2.3%, and a fourth straight monthly rise, supported by robust private credit growth in June. Inflation worries also eased after softer June and Q2 readings, reinforcing views that the central bank’s three rate hikes this year are beginning to bite.
2026-07-31
Australia Stocks Eye Fourth Monthly Rise
Australian shares advanced 34 points, or 0.4%, to 9,001 in early Friday trade, rebounding from the prior session’s weakness after Wall Street rallied overnight, as heavyweight chipmakers surged on renewed bets the AI-driven bull run still has legs. Gains were led by tech, non-energy minerals, industrial services, and utilities, though healthcare and consumer non-durables weighed. However, gains were capped by lingering caution over whether three rate hikes this year from the Reserve Bank will prove sufficient, with their full impact yet to filter through the economy. Standouts included BHP Group (2.4%), Lynas Rare Earths (4.7%), and Sandfire Resources (3.2%), while the big four banks added between 0.1% and 0.6%. Local markets are on track for weekly gains of more than 2%, reversing three straight weekly declines and setting up a fourth monthly rise. Momentum has been underpinned by easing inflation concerns and signs of resilience in manufacturing and services activity through July.
2026-07-31
ASX 200 Falls 0.8% at Close
The ASX 200 slipped 71 points, or 0.8%, to finish at 8,968 on Thursday, halting a three-day rally and retreating from a near five-month high. Profit-taking followed Wall Street’s plunge on Wednesday, as traders weighed the U.S. Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady, with three officials favoring a 25bps hike. Geopolitical tensions added pressure after Iran’s surprise strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan. At home, the Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter noted headline inflation is easing, though housing and services costs remain sticky. Losses were widespread, led by tech, logistics, retail, and non-energy minerals. Softer iron ore and copper prices dragged BHP Group (-1.4%) and Fortescue (-0.9%). Gold miners tumbled, with steep losses in Northern Star Resources (-3.5%) and Evolution Mining (-2.8%). Two of the big four banks slipped between 0.5% and 0.8%. Bucking the trend, Domino Pizza surged 8.6% after reaffirming its annual profit outlook despite write-downs.
2026-07-30