Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8529 points on July 16, 2025, losing 1.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.14%, though it remains 5.85% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

During the firs quarter of 2025, the average daily trade value on the Australian equity market amounted to 8.5 billion Australian dollars. The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has experienced significant growth and volatility in recent years, with daily trading values reaching unprecedented levels. In the first quarter of 2020, the average value of daily trades surged to over 9.4 billion Australian dollars, a substantial increase from the previous quarter's 6.5 billion. This spike, likely triggered by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, marked a turning point in market activity that persisted well beyond the initial shock.

ASX Market Capitalization data was reported at 2,902,032.000 AUD mn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,024,358.000 AUD mn for Feb 2025. ASX Market Capitalization data is updated monthly, averaging 2,902,032.000 AUD mn from Jan 2024 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,129,246.000 AUD mn in Jan 2025 and a record low of 2,793,267.000 AUD mn in Dec 2024. ASX Market Capitalization data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z002: Australian Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization.

The average value of daily trades on Australian equity markets jumped sharply in the first quarter of 2020, increasing from around 6.5 billion Australian dollars in the previous quarter to over 9.4 billion Australian dollars. While this spike was likely due to the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, values did not return back to their trend value for the previous two years. While the quarterly average between Q1 2017 and Q4 2019 was around 6.4 billion U.S. dollars, the average between the first quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2024 was over eight billion Australian dollars. In general, between 80 and 85 percent of these the total values traded was on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), with the remainder being on the Chi-X Australia platform, which is operated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in Australia was reported at 19.3 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Key information about Australia Market Capitalization

• Australia Market Capitalization accounted for 1,878.429 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 1,953.275 USD bn in the previous month
• Australia Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,088.660 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 46.183 USD bn in Feb 1985

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Australian Securities Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization prior to January 2024 includes only domestically listed companies.

Between January 2010 and June 2025, the total market capitalization of domestic companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) grew from **** trillion Australian dollars to **** trillion Australian dollars. While the overall trend was upward, the growth curve was far from linear. The two most notable periods of decline were from March to September 2011, and the crash of March 2020 caused by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, rose to 8607 points on July 15, 2025, gaining 0.43% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.69% and is up 7.60% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Key information about Australia S&P/ASX 200

• Australia S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,172.4 points in Feb 2025, compared with 8,532.3 points at the previous month end
• Australia Equity Market Index: Month End: ASX: S&P/ASX 200 data is updated monthly, available from May 1992 to Feb 2025, with an average number of 4,604.3 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,532.3 points in Jan 2025 and a record low of 1,428.8 points in Oct 1992

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO) is recognised as the investable benchmark for the Australian equity market, it addresses the needs of investment managers to benchmark against a portfolio characterised by sufficient size and liquidity. The S&P/ASX 200 is comprised of the S&P/ASX 100 plus an additional 100 stocks. It forms the basis for the S&P/ASX 200 Index Future and Options and the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

The S&P/ASX 200 index, the most prominent index of stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), lost over one fifth of its value between the end of February and the end of March 2020, owing to the economic impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has since recovered, and surpassed its pre-corona level in April 2021. Despite fluctuations, it reached its highest value in January 2025 at 8532.3 during this period.The S&P/ASX 200 index is considered the benchmark index for the Australian share market and contains the 200 largest companies listed on the ASX.

The Market Research and Statistical Services industry has performed poorly because of mixed demand across years for market research and related services. Industry revenue is anticipated to shrink at an annualised 1.3% over the five years through 2024-25, totalling $3.6 billion, with revenue falling by 1.5% in the current year. The overall revenue decrease can be attributed to mixed growth in prior years because of uncertainty and demand changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ABS funding volatility. Industry revenue displays significant volatility from year to year, mainly because of fluctuations in ABS funding by the Federal Government. As the next census is set to occur in 2026, ABS revenue over the past two years has been constrained. Some companies that previously used industry businesses have been increasingly performing market research and statistical analysis in-house. Many external companies have improved their technology and data collection capabilities, which has made it more cost-effective to perform these activities internally. While the introduction of artificial intelligence has provided cost-cutting opportunities for market research businesses, it has also encouraged clients to bring industry services in-house, reducing demand. Profitability has also waned because of heightened price competition and wage costs increasing as a share of revenue. Ongoing growth in online media and big data presents both challenges and opportunities for market research businesses. Mounting demand for research and statistics relating to new media audience numbers and advertising effectiveness represents a potential opportunity. Even so, market research businesses will face challenges in developing effective measurement systems, and competition from information technology specialists that are developing similar systems will intensify. Despite these challenges, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 2.0% through 2029-30 to reach $3.9 billion.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in Australia was reported at 1737106310000 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Australia Data Center Storage Market Report Segments the Industry Into Storage Technology (Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN) and More), Storage Type (Traditional Storage, and More), Data Center Type (Colocation Facilities and More), Form Factor(Rack-Mounted and More), Interface(sas / SATA, and More)and End User (IT & Telecommunication, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The Money Market Dealers industry’s performance has taken a hit in recent years. Overall turnover volume has plunged, thanks to the Term Funding Facility (TFF) introduced by the RBA in March 2020. The TFF provided authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) with low-cost fixed-rate funding for up to three years. ADIs have been opting for longer term options over short-term debt securities because of this funding, which has dampened industry performance. Revenue is expected to collapse at an annualised 17.0% to $2.7 billion over the five years through 2023-24, and profit margins are also set to contract. This trend includes an estimated revenue increase of 5.4% in 2023-24, since demand is expected to gradually recover as funding from the TFF matures. Uncertain global economic conditions due to events like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and contractionary policies to combat inflation have constrained the growth of Australia's economy. The Federal Government has been issuing more long-term debt securities than short-term debt securities to cover budget shortfalls, which has meant that there’s been less demand for money market dealers' services. Governments have also been seeking to stimulate the economy through government debt securities, boosting this segment's share of revenue. Revenue is projected to lift at an annualised 7.6% to $3.9 billion over the five years through 2028-29, as the industry begins to recover from pandemic-induced shifts in the economic landscape. The TFF is on track to conclude in mid-2024, after which there’ll likely be a shift back towards short-term debt securities, since its longer term low-cost funding will no longer be available. This, combined with gradual rate cuts, is set to support money market dealers' performance. Nevertheless, come companies’ apprehension towards short-term debt is poised to serve as a counterweight to revenue recovery. However, as general economic conditions recover, demand is set to ramp up and restore some stability to industry turnover.

Australia Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data was reported at 99.309 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 121.241 % for 2021. Australia Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 86.140 % from Dec 1979 (Median) to 2022, with 44 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 151.848 % in 2007 and a record low of 21.400 % in 1982. Australia Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Financial Sector. Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.;World Federation of Exchanges database.;Weighted average;Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

Australia Payments Industry is segmented by Mode of Payment (Point of Sale, Online Sale) and End-User Vertical (Retail, Entertainment, Healthcare, Hospitality). The market size and forecast are provided in terms of values (USD billion) for all the above segments.

The Finance sector's operating environment was previously characterised by record-low interest rates. Nonetheless, high inflation prompted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hike the cash rate from May 2022 onwards. This shift allowed financial institutions to impose higher loan charges, propelling their revenue. Banks raised interest rates quicker than funding costs in the first half of 2022-23, boosting net interest margins. However, sophisticated competition and digital disruption have reshaped the sector and nibbled at the Big Four's dominance, weighing on ADIs' performance. In the first half of 2025, the fierce competition has forced ADIs to trim lending rates even ahead of RBA moves to protect their slice of the mortgage market. Higher cash rates initially widened net interest margins, but the expiry of cheap TFF funding and a fierce mortgage war are now compressing spreads, weighing on ADIs' profitability. Although ANZ's 2024 Suncorp Bank takeover highlights some consolidation, the real contest is unfolding in tech. Larger financial institutions are combatting intensified competition from neobanks and fintechs by upscaling their technology investments, strengthening their strategic partnerships with cloud providers and technology consulting firms and augmenting their digital offerings. Notable examples include the launch of ANZ Plus by ANZ and Commonwealth Bank's Unloan. Meanwhile, investor demand for rental properties, elevated residential housing prices and sizable state-infrastructure pipelines have continued to underpin loan growth, offsetting the drag from weaker mortgage affordability and volatile business sentiment. Overall, subdivision revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 8.3% over the five years through 2024-25, to $524.6 billion. This growth trajectory includes an estimated 4.8% decline in 2024-25 driven by rate cuts in 2025, which will weigh on income from interest-bearing assets. The Big Four banks will double down on technology investments and partnerships to counter threats from fintech startups and neobanks. As cybersecurity risks and APRA regulations evolve, financial institutions will gear up to strengthen their focus on shielding sensitive customer data and preserving trust, lifting compliance and operational costs. In the face of fierce competition, evolving regulations and shifting customer preferences, consolidation through M&As is poised to be a viable trend for survival and growth, especially among smaller financial institutions like credit unions. While rate cuts will challenge profitability within the sector, expansionary economic policies are poised to stimulate business and mortgage lending activity, presenting opportunities for strategic growth in a dynamic market. These trends are why Finance subdivision revenue is forecast to rise by an annualised 1.1% over the five years through the end of 2029-30, to $554.9 billion

As of July 11, 2025, there were 34 billion Australian dollars worth of treasury notes issued by the Australian government. Treasury notes are fixed income financial instruments similar to bonds, but they have a maturity date of less than one year. They therefore count as part of the money market (rather than the capital market), and are used by the government to raise short-term funds.

The Custody, Trustee and Stock Exchange Services has experienced dynamic shifts driven by globalisation, digital revolution and market volatility over the past few years. Although the number of stock market trades has climbed, investors and superannuation funds have gravitated towards international markets to diversify their portfolios over the past few years, slowing revenue growth for domestic stock exchanges and share registry services. Despite the trend, Guzman and Gomez's recent IPO, the largest on the ASX in three years - could signal a potential revival in domestic stock exchange interest. Competition within the industry has heightened over the past few years. The payment space has experienced fierce competition, but the growing digital payments and online shopping segments have propelled credit card usage. Despite the booming popularity of alternative payment methods like buy now pay later (BNPL), credit card providers have boosted their appeal through attractive loyalty and reward programs, spurring industry growth. The inherently volatile financial markets and consumer sentiment heavily influence services like stock exchanges share registries and credit card administration. Incidents like the pandemic have adversely impacted service providers' performance in the two years through 2020-21. However, despite market fluctuations, the industry's wide range of services has helped moderate revenue volatility. Therefore, revenue has risen at an annualised 0.7% to $13.0 billion over the five years through 2024-25, including a revenue uptick of 0.5% in the current year. The industry is on track to recover over the next few years. Consumer sentiment and business confidence are set to rise, encouraging more clients to seek out custody, trustee and stock exchange services. Anticipated growth of the All Ordinaries Index, the value of funds under management (FUM) and superannuation funds' assets under management (AUM) will fuel industry expansion. However, digitalisation in the financial services sector will introduce new entrants, creating a challenging environment for traditional service providers and placing downward pressure on profitability. Revenue is forecast to rise at an annualised 1.9% to $14.3 billion over the five years through 2029-39.

The Australia e-commerce market size was valued at USD 536.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 1,568.60 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.70% from 2025-2033. The market is driven by the growing reliance on smartphones for purchasing goods, as it allows users to purchase goods anytime and from anywhere, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) due to the capability of AI to recommend products as per the browsing history results in a customized shopping experience.