The S&P/ASX 200 fell 56 points, or 0.6%, to close at 8,711 on Tuesday, marking a sixth consecutive session of losses and its lowest in near three weeks. Sentiment remained cautious ahead of Australia’s March CPI report due Wednesday, with markets expecting inflation around 4.7%, potentially the highest since the monthly series began in April 2025, on persistent cost pressures that have built since mid-2025. Investors also stayed on the sidelines before the Reserve Bank’s policy review next week. Globally, U.S. stock futures were mixed as the Fed kicks off its two-day meeting later today, while uncertainty over the Middle East conflict added another layer of caution, with traders assessing its potential impact on interest rate outlook. Losses were broad-based, led by non-energy minerals, consumer services, and retail. Aristocrat Leisure dipped 4.2%, followed by Origin Energy (-4.1%), Evolution Mining (-3.1%), and Genesis Minerals (-2.5%). Two of the four major banks also ended lower.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8644 points on April 28, 2026, losing 1.39% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.16% and is up 7.11% 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 April 28 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8644 points on April 28, 2026, losing 1.39% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.16% and is up 7.11% 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 8665.36 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 8144.21 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,648.10 -55.66 -0.63% 2.21% 7.16% Apr/28

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Commonwealth Bank 174.61 1.53 0.88% 7.14% 208.24B Apr/28
BHP Group 55.43 -0.73 -1.30% 45.14% 204.84B Apr/28
Newmont Corporation 159.16 -7.00 -4.21% 90.57% 119.3B Apr/28
Amcor PLC 54.15 -0.48 -0.88% -28.56% 91.02B Apr/28
Westpac Banking 38.62 -0.36 -0.92% 18.25% 90.51B Apr/28
National Australia Bank 40.17 -0.03 -0.07% 11.74% 86.73B Apr/28
ANZ Banking 36.03 0.09 0.25% 21.93% 77.76B Apr/28
Wesfarmers 72.31 -1.55 -2.10% -6.20% 61.51B Apr/28
Macquarie 231.86 -0.16 -0.07% 19.25% 50.51B Apr/28
CSL 128.90 -2.92 -2.22% -47.48% 50.49B Apr/28




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 3.70 3.80 percent Feb 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.10 4.10 percent Apr 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.30 percent Mar 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
The AU200 tracks the performance of 200 large companies based in Australia. It is a market-capitalization weighted and float-adjusted index. The index has a base value of AUD3133.3, equal to the value of the All Ordinary Shares as of March 31, 2000. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8644.10 8766.36 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

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ASX 200 Ends Lower for a Sixth Straight Session
The S&P/ASX 200 fell 56 points, or 0.6%, to close at 8,711 on Tuesday, marking a sixth consecutive session of losses and its lowest in near three weeks. Sentiment remained cautious ahead of Australia’s March CPI report due Wednesday, with markets expecting inflation around 4.7%, potentially the highest since the monthly series began in April 2025, on persistent cost pressures that have built since mid-2025. Investors also stayed on the sidelines before the Reserve Bank’s policy review next week. Globally, U.S. stock futures were mixed as the Fed kicks off its two-day meeting later today, while uncertainty over the Middle East conflict added another layer of caution, with traders assessing its potential impact on interest rate outlook. Losses were broad-based, led by non-energy minerals, consumer services, and retail. Aristocrat Leisure dipped 4.2%, followed by Origin Energy (-4.1%), Evolution Mining (-3.1%), and Genesis Minerals (-2.5%). Two of the four major banks also ended lower.
2026-04-28
Downside Momentum Persists in Australian Stocks
Australian shares fell 57 points, or 0.7%, to 8,709 in Tuesday morning trade, marking a sixth straight decline and the lowest level in three weeks. Sentiment remained cautious ahead of March inflation data due Wednesday, with markets expecting a reading of around 4.7%, potentially the highest since the report began in April 2025, amid persistent price pressures since H2 of 2025 and outside the Reserve Bank’s 2–3% target range. Traders also looked ahead to the central bank’s policy meeting next week, as economists widely anticipate another rate hike. Still, losses were capped by a modest rise in U.S. stock futures after record closes on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Monday, as markets monitored developments in U.S.–Iran negotiations. All sectors in the ASX 200 fell, led by consumer non-durables, non-energy minerals, retail trade, and healthcare. Among notable laggards were Origin Energy (-5.5%), Ramelius Resources (-2.3%), and BHP Group (-1.0%). Three of the four major banks also traded lower.
2026-04-28
ASX 200 Pares Losses at Finish
The S&P/ASX 200 inched down 20 points, or 0.2%, to close at 8,766 on Monday, marking a fifth straight decline and hovering near a two-week low. Sentiment was weighed by weaker U.S. futures and caution over renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which lifted oil prices. Focus also turns to the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday, which would mark Jerome Powell’s final meeting before Kevin Warsh is expected to assume the chair in May. Locally, March inflation data in Australia due later this week has stoked concern over persistent price pressures after February’s reading exceeded the RBA’s 2–3% target. Still, early losses eased after data from top trading partner China showed robust growth in industrial profits for March and Q1. Energy minerals led declines, followed by communications, logistics, and industrial services. Major laggards included Origin Energy (-5.0%), Wisetech Global (-3.2%), Endeavor Group (-2.6%), and Ampol (-1.1%).
2026-04-27