S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index Rises 0.40% This Week to 8716.60 — Data Talk

The S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index is up 34.53 points or 0.40% this week to 8716.60

--Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Aug. 7, 2026

--Up for two consecutive weeks

--Up 51.59 points or 0.60% over the last two weeks

--Largest two-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Aug. 14, 2026

--Today it is up 55.69 points or 0.64%

--Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

--Snaps a two-trading-day losing streak

--Up seven of the past 10 trading days

--Off 5.99% from its record close of 9271.60 hit Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

--Off 5.99% from its 52-week high of 9271.61 hit Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

--Up 4.19% from its 52-week low of 8365.92 hit Monday, March 23, 2026

--Down 2.70% from 52 weeks ago

--Off 5.99% from its 2026 closing high of 9271.61 hit Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

--Up 4.19% from its 2026 closing low of 8365.92 hit Monday, March 23, 2026

--Month-to-date it is down 0.83%

--Year-to-date it is up 2.29 points or 0.03%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 09, 2026 06:59 ET (10:59 GMT)