The ASX 200 rose 30 points, or 0.3%, to close at 8,823, lifted by gains in miners, energy names and consumer stocks. Traders sought to reverse recent weakness, as sentiment steadied despite weaker U.S. stock futures amid heightened Middle East tensions, with President Donald Trump downplaying prospects for near-term talks as U.S. forces marked an 11th night of strikes on Iran Tuesday. Locally, focus turned to Australia's labor data and July flash PMIs, respectively due on Thursday and Friday. Miners advanced 2.5% on firmer copper, supported by strong Chinese demand and falling inventories. BHP rose 2.3%, and Rio Tinto gained 2.5%. Meanwhile, energy stocks climbed 1.7%, led by Woodside (1.3%) and Santos (1.0%). Also, Evolution Mining surged 4.3%, and Northern Star added 3.5%. In contrast, Lynas Rare Earths slid 3.6% to a five-month low after flagging cost overruns at its Malaysian expansion project and posting weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8823 points on July 22, 2026, gaining 0.34% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.41% and is up 0.98% 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 July 22 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8823 points on July 22, 2026, gaining 0.34% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.41% and is up 0.98% 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 8649.15 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 8100.88 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,823.00 29.70 0.34% 0.41% 0.98% Jul/22

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
BHP Group 59.76 1.47 2.52% 42.80% 204.84B Jul/22
Commonwealth Bank 171.69 1.20 0.70% -0.93% 192.32B Jul/22
Newmont Corporation 135.66 4.54 3.46% 44.78% 104.95B Jul/22
Westpac Banking 36.34 0.12 0.33% 9.76% 93.59B Jul/22
Amcor PLC 60.86 -0.82 -1.33% -16.40% 91.12B Jul/22
National Australia Bank 39.27 -0.03 -0.08% 5.56% 86.97B Jul/22
ANZ Banking 35.73 0.03 0.08% 16.88% 77.76B Jul/22
Wesfarmers 89.90 -1.94 -2.11% 8.16% 61.51B Jul/22
Macquarie 254.93 0.18 0.07% 13.16% 50.51B Jul/22
CSL 117.94 -3.44 -2.83% -55.58% 50.49B Jul/22




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Australia Inflation Rate 4.00 4.20 percent May 2026
Australia Interest Rate 4.35 4.35 percent Jun 2026
Australia Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.50 percent May 2026

Australia Stock Market Index
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Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8823.00 8793.30 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

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Miners, Energy Stocks Drive ASX Higher Despite Middle East Tensions
The ASX 200 rose 30 points, or 0.3%, to close at 8,823, lifted by gains in miners, energy names and consumer stocks. Traders sought to reverse recent weakness, as sentiment steadied despite weaker U.S. stock futures amid heightened Middle East tensions, with President Donald Trump downplaying prospects for near-term talks as U.S. forces marked an 11th night of strikes on Iran Tuesday. Locally, focus turned to Australia's labor data and July flash PMIs, respectively due on Thursday and Friday. Miners advanced 2.5% on firmer copper, supported by strong Chinese demand and falling inventories. BHP rose 2.3%, and Rio Tinto gained 2.5%. Meanwhile, energy stocks climbed 1.7%, led by Woodside (1.3%) and Santos (1.0%). Also, Evolution Mining surged 4.3%, and Northern Star added 3.5%. In contrast, Lynas Rare Earths slid 3.6% to a five-month low after flagging cost overruns at its Malaysian expansion project and posting weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue.
2026-07-22
Australian Stocks Rise Modestly
Australian shares added 22 points or 0.3% to 8,815 in early trade on Wednesday, reversing weakness in the prior four sessions amid gains in non-energy minerals, energy minerals, and consumer services. A rebound on Wall Street overnight supported sentiment as traders shrugged off geopolitical risks, focusing instead on the tech sector. However, gains were limited by caution ahead of domestic labor market data for June and July flash PMI readings later this week. Miners jumped, as copper prices hit their highest in more than six weeks due to firm demand in top consumer China and sharp declines in inventories. BHP Group climbed 2.9% to its highest level since July 16, and Rio Tinto added 2.5%. Gold stocks also rose, with solid gains from Evolution Mining (4.6%) and Northern Star Resources (3.3%). Conversely, the four major banks fell modestly, while Technology One (-3.6%), Wisetech Global (-2.7%), and Seek (-1.5%) were among top laggards from the tech sector.
2026-07-22
ASX 200 Muted into Close
The ASX 200 ended almost flat to finish at 8,793 on Tuesday, after a third session of weakness, with gains in non-energy minerals, tech, and energy minerals offsetting losses in healthcare, retail trade, and financials. Traders anticipated Australia's labor market data after May’s solid jobs growth contrasted with a near four-year high in the jobless rate. Markets recovered from early losses amid stronger U.S. stock futures on reports of mediation in the Middle East, with President Trump said to be considering a 10-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In top trading partner China, officials pledged to meet full-year growth targets despite soft Q2 results, ahead of Politburo meetings in late July. Nextdc surged 8.0% on stronger utilisation. Energy stocks also advanced, boosted by Woodside Energy (1.1%) and Origin Energy (1.3%). On the downside, the big four banks fell between 0.6% and 1.5%, while Pro Medicus (-3.3%), Sonic Healthcare (-2.7%), and PLS Group (-1.9%) also dragged.
2026-07-21