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Australian shares hit a record high of 7938 points following US deflation data for June, which fueled expectations of impending interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This spurred a shift in investor sentiment towards smaller-cap stocks benefiting from lower rates, reflected in declining US bond yields. At 11:40am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.86 per cent higher at 7,957.80.

The Australian sharemarket experienced a risk-on day, with the benchmark briefly climbing above 7900 points in a broad rally led by the big four banks.

At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.88 per cent higher at 7,885.40. The rally, fueled by gains in Wall Street's tech giants, saw local sectors like technology and real estate advance

Australian shares opened lower following a previous day's rally, and at 11:30am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.47 per cent lower at 7,792.60.

The Australian sharemarket saw a broad-based rally on Tuesday, driven by gains in US blue-chip tech stocks, pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index up by 0.9% to 7829.7.

Australian shares opened higher, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index rising 0.7% to 7815.2, driven by a rally in blue-chip tech stocks that also pushed the S&P 500 to a new record high. On the ASX, communication services led gains, with Telstra up over 2% and REA Group up 1.1%, while tech stocks followed the Nasdaq's positive trend.

The Australian sharemarket, particularly impacted by a commodities sell-off, saw significant declines on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 0.8% to 7763.2 points. This downturn was led by a 1.8% fall in mining stocks, driven by a sharp decline in iron ore prices to $107.90 per tonne amidst concerns over Chinese demand and oversupply. Major miners like BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto mirrored these losses. Meanwhile, Rex Minerals surged 56.4% to 43¢ following news of a buyout deal, contrasting with broader market trends.

At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.36 per cent lower at 7,794.30, driven by a decline in iron ore prices.

At 11:30am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.05 per cent lower at 7,827.60, due to declines in mining and property stocks, despite earlier gains in the week.

At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 1.08 per cent higher at 7,823.40, buoyed by a strong performance in New York ahead of the July 4 holiday.

In May, Australian retail trade surged by 0.6 percent, surpassing expectations with strong year-on-year growth of 1.7 percent, attributed partly to early end-of-financial year promotions.

The ASX experienced its second consecutive losing session of the new financial year, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing 0.4% lower due to interest rate concerns.

The ASX 200 is slightly down by 0.1% near midday, with losses in major banks like National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank offsetting gains in energy stocks due to stable oil prices amid concerns over Hurricane Beryl. The broader market remains subdued, contrasting with gains in New York and a rebound in French stocks following the latest parliamentary election results.

On Monday, the Australian sharemarket initially declined slightly with the S&P/ASX 200 Index closing down 0.2% at 7750.7 points, as seven sectors recorded losses.

The Australian sharemarket opened lower due to anticipation surrounding elections in the UK and France, amidst ongoing global uncertainty. At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.29 per cent lower at 7,745, with technology stocks, notably WiseTech, declining by 1.9% and 4% respectively. Investors are also monitoring upcoming French elections, while domestic focus shifts to upcoming economic data releases and Reserve Bank policy minutes tomorrow.

The Australian sharemarket opened lower due to anticipation surrounding elections in the UK and France, amidst ongoing global uncertainty. At 11:35am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.29 per cent lower at 7,745, with technology stocks, notably WiseTech, declining by 1.9% and 4% respectively. Investors are also monitoring upcoming French elections, while domestic focus shifts to upcoming economic data releases and Reserve Bank policy minutes tomorrow.

At 11:30am, the S&P/ASX 200 is 1.18 per cent lower at 7,690.90, following inflation data that exceeded expectations, showing a 4 per cent increase for the year to May.

Australia's sharemarket fell over 50 points on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 dropping 0.7% to 7779.5, following a spike in May's consumer price index to 4%, higher than expected.

Australian shares declined, mirroring losses seen in European and American markets, as investors awaited the release of Australia's monthly CPI data. The upcoming inflation figures, anticipated to increase from 3.6 per cent to 3.8 per cent annually, are crucial amid global economic uncertainties.

Australian shares climbed across the board on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index rebounding 1.4%, its biggest one-day gain since mid-May, nearing its record high.

Australian shares surged shortly after trading began on Tuesday, following Wall Street's lead as equities approached all-time highs, despite Nvidia's continued decline.

The Australian sharemarket experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a series of disappointing company updates, leading to increased investor caution ahead of the upcoming monthly inflation report.

Shares on Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index declined at the opening bell due to concerns over potential inflation acceleration prompting the Reserve Bank to consider raising interest rates, contrasting global easing trends. Healthcare stocks, notably ResMed, suffered significant losses following disappointing trial results. Additionally, weakened commodity prices, including a decline in Singapore iron ore futures, impacted mining shares like BHP.

Oil is set for consecutive weekly gains as a surprise draw in US inventory levels and strong demand signaled buoyant conditions in the world's top oil consumer, with West Texas Intermediate trading above $81 a barrel and Brent near $86.