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ASX 200 edges higher, closing at 8,732 points on October 5, 2026.
The S&P/ASX 200 index inched up by 0.6% to close at 8,732 points on October 5, 2026. The market was buoyed by gains in the banking and mining sectors, with Westpac and Macquarie both rising by 1.2%, and Rio Tinto increasing by 1.4%. Despite these gains, the broader market sentiment remained cautious amid global economic uncertainties.
Key points
- Banking sector gains: Westpac and Macquarie both rose by 1.2%.
- Mining sector strength: Rio Tinto increased by 1.4%.
- Overall market sentiment remains cautious amid global economic uncertainties.
Sources
- ASX edges higher supported by miners, housing market weakens as auction clearance rates fall — as it happenedABC News · October 5, 2026
- Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.05%Investing.com · October 5, 2026
- ASX 200 Market Outlook: Record High Faces Key Options PivotFOREX.com · October 5, 2026
- ASX 200 Market Wrap: Fresh 7-Month Low for CBA, FMG Weathers the StormFOREX.com · October 5, 2026
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