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Money, business and the local economy in Ballarat.
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Markets
ClosedAs of 26 Sept 2026, 12:30 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
8,845.60 AUD
▼ 1.23%
Dow Jones
51,505.55 USD
▼ 0.01%
S&P 500
7,704.24 USD
▼ 0.02%
Nasdaq
26,919.62 USD
▼ 0.06%
NIFTY 50
22,776.10 INR
▲ 1.58%
FTSE 100
10,673.04 GBP
▼ 0.30%
SENSEX
73,067.81 INR
▲ 1.61%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 8,665.00 AUD | -100.3 | ▼ 1.14% |
| All Ordinaries | 8,845.60 AUD | -110.6 | ▼ 1.23% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 51,505.55 USD | -6.040 | ▼ 0.01% |
| S&P 500 | 7,704.24 USD | -1.790 | ▼ 0.02% |
| Nasdaq | 26,919.62 USD | -16.42 | ▼ 0.06% |
| NIFTY 50 | 22,776.10 INR | 354.20 | ▲ 1.58% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,673.04 GBP | -32.26 | ▼ 0.30% |
| SENSEX | 73,067.81 INR | 1,158.11 | ▲ 1.61% |
| Nikkei 225 | 66,364.20 JPY | 850.21 | ▲ 1.30% |
| DAX | 25,357.73 EUR | -52.90 | ▼ 0.21% |
| Hang Seng | 24,510.09 HKD | -324.0 | ▼ 1.30% |
| CAC 40 | 8,065.81 EUR | -15.62 | ▼ 0.19% |
| SSE Composite | 3,842.20 CNY | 11.75 | ▲ 0.31% |
| Straits Times | 5,711.12 SGD | 1.21 | ▲ 0.02% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,301.40 USD | 3.40 | ▲ 0.08% |
| Silver | 64.21 USD | 0.7500 | ▲ 1.19% |
| Copper | 6.73 USD | 0.01400 | ▲ 0.21% |
| Platinum | 1,769.30 USD | 20.20 | ▲ 1.15% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 93.45 USD | -1.160 | ▼ 1.23% |
| Brent Crude | 98.86 USD | -7.740 | ▼ 7.26% |
| Natural Gas | 3.18 USD | -0.1170 | ▼ 3.55% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 119,141.32 AUD | -1325 | ▼ 1.10% |
| XRP (AUD) | 2.24 AUD | 0.04990 | ▲ 2.28% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 3,826.25 AUD | -10.37 | ▼ 0.27% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.1383 AUD | 0.001600 | ▲ 1.18% |
| Solana (AUD) | 170.74 AUD | 3.69 | ▲ 2.21% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7020 USD | -0.0014 | ▼ 0.20% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6154 EUR | -0.0024 | ▼ 0.39% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5294 GBP | -0.0019 | ▼ 0.36% |
| AUD/JPY | 110.4700 JPY | -0.8500 | ▼ 0.76% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.2400 NZD | 0.0004 | ▲ 0.03% |
Interest rates
Published 01-Oct-2026Source: Reserve Bank of Australia
| RBA cash rate target | 4.36% | Sep 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (owner-occupier) | 8.77% | Aug 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Aug 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Aug 2026 |
Markets news
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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
Local employers and job seekers adapt to evolving economic conditions influenced by statewide and national reforms.
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Global Telecom Disruptions Force Ballarat Businesses to Review Operations
Nationwide service disruptions and updated international arrival processes are prompting local companies to review operations in a city known for its active commercial environment.
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Ballarat Property Recovery Aligns With Local Tech Job Expansion
Rising house prices and sales volumes in Q4 2025 occur alongside new technology positions and investor interest in the rental sector.
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Olympic champion opens second Ballarat swim school to tackle regional water safety
Shayne Reese's expansion signals confidence in Ballarat's appetite for professional aquatic training and drowning prevention.
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Mars Wrigley and Alstom Anchor Ballarat Manufacturing Growth
Major advanced manufacturing firms are sustaining output and employment gains that lifted the region's GRP to $8.3 billion in 2022-23.
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Ballarat businesses confront rising costs, infrastructure gaps in 2026.
Local companies face rising costs and infrastructure concerns as the region adjusts to new policy and service pressures in 2026.
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Ballarat's Business Events Boom Creates Jobs and Attracts Talent
Growing business community gatherings are influencing employment opportunities and talent retention in Ballarat’s dynamic economy.
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Ballarat Transforms: Key Sectors Gain Momentum Amid Economic Shift
As Ballarat navigates broader Australian market shifts, new economic possibilities are taking shape locally, with select sectors seeing positive momentum.
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Ballarat Property Market Trends Signal Opportunities for Local Businesses
Tight supply and rising prices in Q4 2025 point to shifts that employers tracking staff retention should monitor.
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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
Strong output and visitor numbers add pressure on services as the city absorbs more residents and demand.
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Ballarat energy sector poised for thousands of new jobs as renewables boom
Government plan signals major expansion of future-proof employment opportunities in clean energy sector.
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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
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