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Australia 200 declines despite positive global economic news and mixed sectors
The Australia 200 index fell 63 points (-0.78%) to 8077, marking its eleventh decline in 14 sessions, despite positive global news. The energy sector dropped 5.9% this week, while the financial sector nears February lows. In contrast, the technology sector gained, buoyed by a rally in the US Tech 100.
asx 200 reaches record high driven by strong financial and tech sectors
The ASX 200 surged to a record high of 8431, up 131 points (+1.59%), driven by optimism from Nvidia"s earnings and strong performance in the financial sector. The Reserve Bank of Australia"s meeting minutes indicated stable policy settings, with little chance of an interest rate cut before May 2025. Local tech stocks also benefited, with notable gains in companies like TechnologyOne and Afterpay"s owner Block.
CMC Markets thrives in Australia while IG excels in Singapore revenue
CMC Markets has seen significant growth in Australia, generating over £62.3 million in revenue in H2 FY23, surpassing its UK earnings for the first time. In contrast, IG Group's Australian revenue has declined from £65 million in H1 FY21 to £41.1 million in H2 FY24, while Plus500 also reported a drop in Australian earnings. Notably, Singaporean traders are the most lucrative for IG, averaging £4,914 in revenue per trader, compared to £3,054 in the UK and £2,977 in Australia.
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