The ASX 200 fell 0.2% to close at 8,850 on Monday, extending losses from the previous week as broad-based weakness across most sectors weighed on the index. Major banks were among the key underperformers, with ANZ Group Holdings falling 1.2%, National Australia Bank down 0.8%, and Westpac Banking Corporation declining 0.6%, as strong domestic economic data prompted markets to price in an 80% probability of a 25 bps rate cut in November. In addition, energy stocks Woodside Energy Group dropped 2.9% and Santos fell 1.5% amid falling oil prices. Other notable laggards included QBE Insurance Group (-3.4%), Block, Inc (-1.8%), and REA Group (-1.4%). Meanwhile, the seasonally adjusted number of total dwelling approvals in Australia fell by 8.2% month-over-month to 15,769 units in July 2025, confirming preliminary estimates and reversing June’s 12.2% gain. Approvals for private houses rose by 1.1% to 9,288 units, also in line with initial estimates, following a 1.9% decline in June.
Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8774 points on September 8, 2025, losing 1.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.80%, though it remains 9.83% higher 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 9054.50 in August of 2025. Australia Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 8 of 2025.
Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8774 points on September 8, 2025, losing 1.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.80%, though it remains 9.83% higher 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 8823.30 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 8681.36 in 12 months time.