Definition
Australia's main stock index: the 200 largest companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
The story
Banks and mining companies carry big weights, so the index is sensitive to commodity prices and China's demand for raw materials. On Nov 4, 2026, it fell 0.6% to 8,834.50, per AP (the Associated Press).
Why markets watch it
As one of the first markets to open each day, it's an early read on global sentiment.
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