The ASX 200 slipped 19 points, or 0.2%, to close at 8,954 on Friday, reversing gains from the prior three sessions as U.S. stock futures weakened and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz kept investors cautious ahead of Pakistan-mediated U.S.–Iran talks scheduled for Saturday. Concerns over rising costs also weighed, with Australia’s monthly inflation gauge hitting a record 1.3% in March, reflecting renewed price pressures since late 2025. In the main trading partner China, March inflation came in softer than expected, though producer prices rose for the first time in nearly three years. Sector losses were led by process industries, followed by consumer durables, logistics, and healthcare. Notable decliners included Evolution Mining (-2.7%), Wisetech Global (-2.6%), Transurban Group (-1.9%), and Fortescue (-1.3%). Despite Friday’s retreat, the local market booked its third straight weekly gain, up 4.4%, lifted by extended bargain hunting after the benchmark recently hit a four-month low.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8961 points on April 10, 2026, losing 0.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.48% and is up 17.19% 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 11 of 2026.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8961 points on April 10, 2026, losing 0.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.48% and is up 17.19% 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 8399.53 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 7858.82 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
ASX200 8,960.60 -12.60 -0.14% 2.48% 17.19% Apr/10

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Commonwealth Bank 183.38 0.85 0.47% 18.55% 208.24B Apr/10
BHP Group 53.98 -0.58 -1.06% 52.40% 172.63B Apr/10
Newmont Corporation 167.80 -0.92 -0.55% 101.42% 119.3B Apr/10
Amcor PLC 58.28 -1.16 -1.95% -19.78% 91.02B Apr/10
Westpac Banking 42.77 0.12 0.28% 42.38% 90.51B Apr/10
National Australia Bank 45.36 -0.14 -0.31% 36.46% 86.73B Apr/10
ANZ Banking 38.84 0.09 0.23% 44.07% 77.76B Apr/10
Wesfarmers 76.32 -0.20 -0.26% 3.91% 61.51B Apr/10
Macquarie 225.00 1.11 0.50% 25.73% 50.51B Apr/10
CSL 139.19 -1.04 -0.74% -40.28% 50.49B Apr/10




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 4.10 percent Feb 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
8960.60 8973.20 9202.90 1358.50 1992 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Australia

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ASX 200 Secures 3rd Weekly Gain Despite Friday's Dip
The ASX 200 slipped 19 points, or 0.2%, to close at 8,954 on Friday, reversing gains from the prior three sessions as U.S. stock futures weakened and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz kept investors cautious ahead of Pakistan-mediated U.S.–Iran talks scheduled for Saturday. Concerns over rising costs also weighed, with Australia’s monthly inflation gauge hitting a record 1.3% in March, reflecting renewed price pressures since late 2025. In the main trading partner China, March inflation came in softer than expected, though producer prices rose for the first time in nearly three years. Sector losses were led by process industries, followed by consumer durables, logistics, and healthcare. Notable decliners included Evolution Mining (-2.7%), Wisetech Global (-2.6%), Transurban Group (-1.9%), and Fortescue (-1.3%). Despite Friday’s retreat, the local market booked its third straight weekly gain, up 4.4%, lifted by extended bargain hunting after the benchmark recently hit a four-month low.
2026-04-10
Shares in Australia Retreat But Head for 3rd Weekly Advance
Australian stocks slipped 37 points, or 0.4%, to 8,936 in Friday’s morning session, halting a three-day gain as U.S. equity futures weakened amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran that kept investors cautious. Sentiment was further restrained ahead of CPI and PPI releases in top trading partner China later today. Concerns about cost pressures also emerged, as the monthly inflation gauge hit a record high of 1.3% in March, on renewed price pressures since H2 2025. Meanwhile, Australia’s consumer and business confidence data, along with March labor figures, will be due next week. Most sectors traded lower, dragged by transport, energy minerals, and healthcare. Major decliners included Transurban Group (-4.0%), Wisetech Global (-3.4%), Evolution Mining (-3.0%), and Brambles Ltd. (-1.9%). Despite the pullback, the ASX 200 remains on track for a third consecutive weekly gain, up about 4% so far, supported by bargain hunting after the index recently hit a four-month low.
2026-04-10
ASX 200 Recovers Early Dip, Gains 0.2% at Finish
The ASX 200 edged up 21 points, or 0.2%, to close at 8,973 on Thursday, reversing morning weakness and notching a third consecutive gain. Traders largely brushed aside a modest dip in U.S. futures while weighing whether the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran would hold. Attention turned to upcoming U.S. personal spending and PCE deflator data. Investors also await CPI and PPI reports in top trading partner China, due Friday. Energy minerals, financials, and utilities were mainly higher, offsetting steep losses in tech services, healthcare, and consumer stocks. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 8.7% after delivering solid Q3 results and unveiling two outsourcing partnerships aimed at reshaping costs and technology over seven years. The rally underscored confidence in its agenda to narrow profitability gaps with the major lenders. The “big four” banks rose between 1.1% and 2.2%, while Woodside Energy (4.0%), Ampol (3.5%), and Santos (2.5%) were other notable movers.
2026-04-09