Bullish
ASX 200 rises 0.60% to 8,947.8, led by consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors.
The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a one-month high, up 0.60% to 8,947.8, driven by gains in consumer discretionary and healthcare sectors. RBA Governor Michele Bullock's comments on moderating demand and easing labor market conditions led to a dovish shift in rate hike expectations, boosting investor sentiment.
Key points
- Consumer discretionary sector outperformed, with Guzman y Gomez up 6.51% and Baby Bunting rising 5.53%.
- Healthcare sector rebounded, with CSL Limited recovering approximately one-third from its early-June low, restoring billions in market value.
- Materials sector underperformed, with BHP Group down 1.36% and Rio Tinto falling 2.25%, ahead of its HY26 earnings report.
- Energy sector declined, with oil prices falling below $US82 a barrel, impacting stocks like Woodside Energy and Santos.
Sources
- ASX 200 report: 28 July 2026IG AE · July 28, 2026
- ASX Health Care Sector Update: Tuesday, July 28, 2026Industry News · July 28, 2026
- ASX opens lower as energy, utilities weighIndopremier · July 28, 2026
- Evening Wrap: ASX 200 rises as RBA Governor Bullock eases rate hike fearsMarketIndex · July 28, 2026
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