S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index Rises 1.35% This Month to 8908.10 — Data Talk

The S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index is up 118.75 points or 1.35% this month to 8908.10

--Largest one-month point and percentage gain since July 2026

--Up nine of the past 11 months

--This week it is up 112.87 points or 1.28%

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

--Up four of the past five weeks

--Today it is up 16.35 points or 0.18%

--Up for two consecutive trading days

--Up 60.80 points or 0.69% over the last two trading days

--Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

--Up five of the past six trading days

--Off 3.92% from its record close of 9271.60 hit Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

--Highest closing value since Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026

--Off 3.92% from its 52-week high of 9271.61 hit Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

--Up 6.48% from its 52-week low of 8365.92 hit Monday, March 23, 2026

--Rose 0.30% from 52 weeks ago

--Off 3.92% from its 2026 closing high of 9271.61 hit Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

--Up 6.48% from its 2026 closing low of 8365.92 hit Monday, March 23, 2026

--Year-to-date it is up 193.79 points or 2.22%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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October 30, 2026 07:19 ET (11:19 GMT)