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Markets1h 19m ago

Australia's share market is edging higher, with the S&P/ASX200 gaining 49.2 points by midday on Wednesday, up 0.55 per cent to 8,966.9.

Australia

Who
Moomoo dealing manager Chris Strazzeri, Ampol, Viva Energy, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie, ARN Media, Karl Sandilands, Flight Centre, Qantas, Virgin Australia
What
Australia's share market is edging higher, with the S&P/ASX200 gaining 49.2 points by midday on Wednesday, up 0.55 per cent to 8,966.9.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:41:54 GMT · 1h 19m ago
Where
Australia ·
Why
Rising gold stocks, falling oil prices below $US80 a barrel, and easing geopolitical tensions are supporting market sentiment.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Lower oil prices, easing geopolitical tensions, and a steady rate environment are broadly supportive of sentiment in the Australian market, though investors remain cautious about local high-growth sectors ahead of a key US rate decision.

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    Australia's share market is edging higher, as gold stocks continue to rebound and oil falls to its lowest price since the Persian Gulf conflict began.
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