Market Commentary – March 2026
Quarter in Review: High Volatility Amidst Global Tensions
The Australian equity market experienced a transformative first quarter in 2026, marked by extreme performance swings. After reaching a record high of 9,202 points in February, the S&P/ASX 2
December 2025 Quarter in Review
The Australian ASX200 closed 1.52% lower at 8,714 over the December Quarter. Despite reaching a new all-time high in October amidst surging commodity prices, particularly gold, the market softened in November and December as interest rate speculation shifted towards
September 2025 Quarter in Review
The ASX 200 gained 3.59% for the quarter. The key drivers of the market expansion during the quarter were: