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Markets
ClosedAs of 30 Aug 2026, 08:00 am AESTSource: Yahoo Finance
Quotes may be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.
Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
All Ordinaries
9,294.30 AUD
▼ 0.48%
Dow Jones
53,559.99 USD
▲ 0.18%
S&P 500
7,711.76 USD
▲ 0.47%
Nasdaq
26,402.42 USD
▲ 1.04%
NIFTY 50
24,175.65 INR
▲ 0.35%
FTSE 100
10,824.26 GBP
▼ 0.49%
SENSEX
77,264.51 INR
▲ 0.43%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 9,092.30 AUD | -35.50 | ▼ 0.39% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,294.30 AUD | -44.50 | ▼ 0.48% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 53,559.99 USD | 96.11 | ▲ 0.18% |
| S&P 500 | 7,711.76 USD | 36.06 | ▲ 0.47% |
| Nasdaq | 26,402.42 USD | 272.22 | ▲ 1.04% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,175.65 INR | 84.85 | ▲ 0.35% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,824.26 GBP | -53.84 | ▼ 0.49% |
| SENSEX | 77,264.51 INR | 330.91 | ▲ 0.43% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,405.56 JPY | 273.58 | ▲ 0.41% |
| DAX | 26,569.99 EUR | 284.03 | ▲ 1.08% |
| Hang Seng | 25,584.79 HKD | -68.18 | ▼ 0.27% |
| CAC 40 | 8,401.18 EUR | 81.31 | ▲ 0.98% |
| SSE Composite | 3,952.18 CNY | -4.391 | ▼ 0.11% |
| Straits Times | 5,699.93 SGD | -21.66 | ▼ 0.38% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,529.90 USD | -79.80 | ▼ 1.73% |
| Silver | 67.79 USD | -1.640 | ▼ 2.37% |
| Copper | 6.66 USD | 0.07200 | ▲ 1.09% |
| Platinum | 1,854.30 USD | 9.00 | ▲ 0.49% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 83.40 USD | -0.1300 | ▼ 0.16% |
| Brent Crude | 88.10 USD | -1.600 | ▼ 1.78% |
| Natural Gas | 2.89 USD | -0.01900 | ▼ 0.65% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 109,077.07 AUD | 470.41 | ▲ 0.43% |
| XRP (AUD) | 1.94 AUD | 0.01390 | ▲ 0.72% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 3,421.68 AUD | 13.35 | ▲ 0.39% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.1188 AUD | -0.0001000 | ▼ 0.07% |
| Solana (AUD) | 146.64 AUD | 1.35 | ▲ 0.93% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7164 USD | -0.0017 | ▼ 0.24% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6181 EUR | 0.0022 | ▲ 0.36% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5286 GBP | 0.0005 | ▲ 0.09% |
| AUD/JPY | 114.6340 JPY | 0.2800 | ▲ 0.24% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.2107 NZD | 0.0035 | ▲ 0.29% |
Interest rates
Published 04-Aug-2026Source: Reserve Bank of Australia
| RBA cash rate target | 4.35% | Jul 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (owner-occupier) | 8.77% | Jul 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Jul 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Jul 2026 |
Markets news
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Sezzle Inc (SEZL) Director Kyle Brehm Sells 1,000 Shares
On August 27, 2026, Kyle Brehm, a Director at Sezzle Inc (SEZL), sold 1,000 shares of the company's stock, according to a recent SEC Filing. Following this tran
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Lynas Rare Earths: Stronger Operations, But Costs Are Catching Up (LYSDY) (LYSCF)
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4 quick ways to assess the BOQ share price
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raskmedia.com.au · 29 Aug 2026
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Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX:ABV) (FY 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and Strategic Expansion Fuel Growth
Revenue: Record revenue of $23.5 million, up 23% year-over-year.Gross Margin: Improved to 49.3%, up from 48% in the prior year.Underlying EBITDA: Rose 38% to $2
gurufocus.com · 29 Aug 2026
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COH and Woolworths Group Ltd: 2 ASX shares to dig into
The Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) share price and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price are in focus in 2026. Here's how you could put a value on them.
raskmedia.com.au · 29 Aug 2026
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Are Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares good value in 2026?
Want to value the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price? Here are 6 key metrics you need to consider.
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Spotlight Ballarat Details Consumers Need to Track for Local Shopping
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Labour Market Shifts Reshape Ballarat's Talent Landscape, Employers Adapt
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Global Telecom Disruptions Force Ballarat Businesses to Review Operations
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Ballarat businesses confront rising costs, infrastructure gaps in 2026.
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Ballarat's Business Events Boom Creates Jobs and Attracts Talent
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Ballarat Property Market Trends Signal Opportunities for Local Businesses
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Ballarat’s Housing Market Shows Clear Signals as Investment and Prices Rebound
After months of decline, Ballarat’s property sector sees renewed activity and rising values, according to latest data.
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Ballarat's Affordable Housing Sector Confronts Growing Pressures in 2026
The ongoing pressures shaping affordability schemes are creating headwinds for Ballarat’s property market this year.
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Ballarat Residents Drive Small Shop Recovery Through Everyday Local Spending Choices
Everyday choices at the counter shape how small operators recover from service hiccups.
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Ballarat economy confronts headwinds from rapid expansion this year
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Ballarat energy sector poised for thousands of new jobs as renewables boom
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Global Market Trends Drive Ballarat Business Strategy Shifts
Local business gatherings increasingly reflect worldwide economic trends and challenges, influencing strategy and collaboration across the Ballarat region.
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Ballarat's Job Vacancies Drop, Creating Major Recruitment Challenges for Employers
With manufacturing and retail central to Ballarat's workforce, businesses face a tightening labour market as vacancies drop and recruitment hurdles increase.