The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) was established in July 2006 after the Australian Stock Exchange merged with the Sydney Futures Exchange, making it one of the top 20 global exchange groups by market capitalization. ASX facilitates trading in leading stocks, ETFs, derivatives, fixed income, commodities, and energy, commanding over 80% of the market share in the Australian Cash Market, with the S&P/ASX 200 as its main index. We offer comprehensive real-time market information services for all instruments in the ASX Level 1 and Level 2 (full market depth) products, and also provide Level 1 data as a delayed service. You can access this data through various means tailored to your specific needs and workflows, whether for trading via electronic low latency datafeeds, using our desktop services equipped with advanced analytical tools, or through our end-of-day valuation and risk management products.

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In 2025, stock markets in the United States accounted for roughly ** percent of world stocks. The next largest country by stock market share was China, followed by the European Union as a whole. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ are the largest stock exchange operators worldwide. What is a stock exchange? The first modern publicly traded company was the Dutch East Industry Company, which sold shares to the general public to fund expeditions to Asia. Since then, groups of companies have formed exchanges in which brokers and dealers can come together and make transactions in one space. Stock market indices group companies trading on a given exchange, giving an idea of how they evolve in real time. Appeal of stock ownership Over half of adults in the United States are investing money in the stock market. Stocks are an attractive investment because the possible return is higher than offered by other financial instruments.

The Australian pyrethrum and peppermint market skyrocketed to $89M in 2024, growing by 57% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a strong increase. Pyrethrum and peppermint consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The Australian antimony ore and concentrate market surged to $93M in 2024, jumping by 42% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The pork market in Australia and Oceania totaled $2.4B in 2024, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The Australian chocolate market reached $2.4B in 2024, surging by 7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Chocolate consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The Australian pineapple market rose markedly to $277M in 2024, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Pineapple consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Australia Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Outward: Total: Trinidad and Tobago data was reported at 0.000 AUD mn in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 AUD mn for 2022. Australia Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Outward: Total: Trinidad and Tobago data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 AUD mn from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2023, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 AUD mn in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 AUD mn in 2023. Australia Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: Outward: Total: Trinidad and Tobago data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Financial Flows: by Region and Country: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the direct investor. FDI transactions and positions by partner country and by industry include resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), but they are not significant. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Market value, Recent transaction price, Net asset value excluding goodwill and intangibles, Other. Valuation method used for unlisted inward and outward equity positions: Recent transaction price, Net asset value excluding goodwill and intangibles, Other . Valuation method used for inward and outward debt positions: Nominal value; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationships (FDIR) method. Debt between fellow enterprises are completely covered. Collective investment institutions are covered as direct investment enterprises. Non-profit institutions serving households are covered as direct investors. FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI positions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Statistical unit: Local Enterprise Group.

The Australian fig market soared to $10M in 2024, picking up by 36% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The Australian monoammonium phosphate market surged to $963M in 2024, increasing by 101% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The Australian chocolate bar with filling market rose significantly to $414M in 2024, picking up by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

The Australian canary seed market was estimated at $4.7M in 2024, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Iron Ore fell to 96.71 USD/T on July 11, 2025, down 0.05% from the previous day. Over the past month, Iron Ore's price has risen 1.31%, but it is still 11.74% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Iron Ore - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

For the fourth year in a row, the Australian chalk and dolomite market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.4% to $90M in 2024. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Chalk and dolomite consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Copper fell to 5.54 USD/Lbs on July 11, 2025, down 0.94% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 14.41%, and is up 20.55% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Coal rose to 112 USD/T on July 11, 2025, up 0.90% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has risen 7.07%, but it is still 16.32% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coal - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The Australian talc and steatite market soared to $16M in 2024, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a mild increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The Australian TV with reception market skyrocketed to $372M in 2024, growing by 47% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Nickel fell to 15,143.75 USD/T on July 11, 2025, down 0.92% from the previous day. Over the past month, Nickel's price has risen 0.26%, but it is still 10.16% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.