ASX 200
9,164.60 AUD
▲ 1.17%
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Finance · Central Coast
Money, business and the local economy in Central Coast.
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Markets
LiveAs of 26 Aug 2026, 04:00 am AESTSource: Yahoo Finance
Quotes may be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.
Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
All Ordinaries
9,374.90 AUD
▲ 1.13%
Dow Jones
53,513.43 USD
▲ 0.44%
S&P 500
7,667.93 USD
▼ 0.08%
Nasdaq
26,105.45 USD
▼ 0.29%
NIFTY 50
24,334.55 INR
▲ 0.34%
FTSE 100
10,886.16 GBP
▲ 0.64%
SENSEX
77,656.09 INR
▲ 0.15%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 9,164.60 AUD | 105.70 | ▲ 1.17% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,374.90 AUD | 105.20 | ▲ 1.13% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 53,513.43 USD | 236.42 | ▲ 0.44% |
| S&P 500 | 7,667.93 USD | -6.440 | ▼ 0.08% |
| Nasdaq | 26,105.45 USD | -75.01 | ▼ 0.29% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,334.55 INR | 82.55 | ▲ 0.34% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,886.16 GBP | 69.56 | ▲ 0.64% |
| SENSEX | 77,656.09 INR | 115.29 | ▲ 0.15% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,856.43 JPY | 328.34 | ▲ 0.50% |
| DAX | 26,266.14 EUR | 129.58 | ▲ 0.50% |
| Hang Seng | 25,511.10 HKD | -498.4 | ▼ 1.92% |
| CAC 40 | 8,439.20 EUR | -13.81 | ▼ 0.16% |
| SSE Composite | 3,889.45 CNY | -15.75 | ▼ 0.40% |
| Straits Times | 5,735.68 SGD | 46.72 | ▲ 0.82% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,701.40 USD | 60.60 | ▲ 1.31% |
| Silver | 68.91 USD | 0.3700 | ▲ 0.54% |
| Copper | 6.70 USD | 0.1040 | ▲ 1.58% |
| Platinum | 1,864.40 USD | -15.70 | ▼ 0.84% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 82.15 USD | -2.860 | ▼ 3.36% |
| Brent Crude | 87.01 USD | -5.160 | ▼ 5.60% |
| Natural Gas | 2.82 USD | 0.04100 | ▲ 1.47% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 110,667.95 AUD | 290.61 | ▲ 0.26% |
| XRP (AUD) | 2.06 AUD | -0.006500 | ▼ 0.31% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 3,450.66 AUD | -18.47 | ▼ 0.53% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.1240 AUD | -0.001700 | ▼ 1.37% |
| Solana (AUD) | 137.05 AUD | -0.7200 | ▼ 0.52% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7160 USD | -0.0011 | ▼ 0.15% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6130 EUR | -0.0008 | ▼ 0.13% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5241 GBP | -0.0011 | ▼ 0.21% |
| AUD/JPY | 113.9580 JPY | 0.0100 | ▲ 0.01% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.1983 NZD | -0.0015 | ▼ 0.13% |
Interest rates
Published 04-Aug-2026Source: Reserve Bank of Australia
| RBA cash rate target | 4.35% | Jul 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (owner-occupier) | 8.77% | Jul 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Jul 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Jul 2026 |
Markets news
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Coles falls on weak start to 2027
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manilatimes.net · 25 Aug 2026
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Mader Group Limited (MADGF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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seekingalpha.com · 25 Aug 2026
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Integral Diagnostics Limited (ITGDF) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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seekingalpha.com · 25 Aug 2026
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CCI clears Cyient's proposal to acquire TAO Digital Solutions
CCI cleared global engineering services provider Cyient's proposed acquisition of TAO Digital Solutions Inc.
business-standard.com · 25 Aug 2026
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Canadian Stocks Might Open Lower
Canadian markets might be slightly lower on Tuesday. Investors are discussing the impact of U.S. President Trump's 50 percent tariff on Canadian autos and steel.
rttnews.com · 25 Aug 2026
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Fortescue Suspends Executive Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Australian miner Fortescue Ltd. has suspended an executive over sexual harassment allegations, and engaged law firm MinterEllison to conduct an
insurancejournal.com · 25 Aug 2026
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New Business Openings on the Central Coast Highlight Local Investment Patterns
Recent launches of food and retail outlets across multiple suburbs provide visible markers of ongoing business activity in the region.
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Central Coast Residents Discover How Workforce Development Shapes Local Jobs
Everyday residents benefit when they grasp how workforce efforts influence local services and job availability without needing insider details.
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Retail Sector Faces Headwinds Amid Market Uncertainties in 2026
Local retailers contend with economic pressures and shifting consumer behaviours challenging growth prospects this year.
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Central Coast Startups Capitalize on Wave of New Innovation Opportunities
Emerging trends reveal who is benefiting from the startup wave across Central Coast’s evolving business scene.
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Central Coast engineers in doubt as Metal Matriarchs program faces uncertain future
Twelve First Nations women have completed engineering qualifications through an innovative program now at risk of losing funding.
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Central Coast Businesses Battle National Market Swings, Infrastructure Strain
Local enterprises encounter sustained pressures from national market swings and infrastructure strains without clear relief in sight.
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Gosford Entrepreneur Transforms Kitchen Waste Into Profitable Business Model
Mei-Lin Tran's circular economy venture is quietly rewriting the rulebook for small business on the Central Coast.
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Central Coast Property Market Firmness Aligns With Local Employment Strength
Active housing conditions and a near-3% unemployment rate are linked through the region's economy, shaping how employers and workers interact in the talent market.
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Central Coast Commercial Growth: How Development Changes Your Community
Recent market trends and infrastructure challenges impact consumers and everyday residents across the Central Coast.
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Commercial Property Shifts: New Opportunities and Development Activity on the Central Coast
Strategic acquisitions and landmark site listings signal a period of commercial evolution across the region’s key precincts.
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Global Market Shifts Drive Central Coast Innovation Forward
How international market shifts and regulatory debates are influencing the Central Coast's startup and business ecosystem.
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Central Coast's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to what shapes home prices and rents across the Central Coast, why the region sits between Sydney and Newcastle, and the affordability pressures local households face.
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Employment Shifts Reshape Central Coast Job Market for Workers, Employers
Shifts in industry demands and workforce dynamics are altering opportunities and challenges for local workers and employers.
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Big Little Brewing Leads Fresh Wave of Openings on the NSW Central Coast
The Gosford brewery's June launch highlights how new food and beverage ventures are drawing on the region's expanding economy and available support programs.
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REACH Central Coast Leads Workforce Development Push Through Employer-Centric Talent Strategies
The organization highlights precision manufacturing and autonomous systems as key areas for regional growth while the NSW government backs training infrastructure.
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Cooling property prices, rising energy costs: What Central Coast businesses need to know right now
A softening auction market, persistent electricity price pressure, and shifting consumer confidence are reshaping the conditions facing local operators this winter.
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Central Coast openings track market trends operators must track now
Dozens of food and retail launches in San Luis Obispo County plus scheduled 2026 sites in both California and NSW Central Coast point to location and tenancy choices that matter immediately.
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Central Coast Business Network Surge: What Residents Need to Know About Networking Events and Awards Season
From $5 charity summits to free monthly meetups, the region’s business community is opening doors for locals, here’s how to get involved.
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Central Coast vacancies climb to thousands, forcing employers to compete harder for local talent
With listings between 4,150 and 6,765 positions, companies adjust hiring strategies across dominant sectors.
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Central Coast Retail Openings Influence Local Job and Talent Market
New brands arriving at Erina Fair and small business launches across several towns are creating positions that draw on local skills in retail and fitness.
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Central Coast Economic Strategy Targets Employment Growth and Regional Investment
New council initiatives aim to bolster local job creation and stimulate the regional economy through to 2030.
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Central Coast Retailers Navigate 2026: Discounters and Farmgate Venues Lead Shift
Discount and small-format retailers are driving 2026 openings while farmgate and agritourism growth creates local opportunities amid national changes.
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Newcastle arena plans fuel debate over Hunter event future as regional venues compete for marquee shows
Newcastle's planned 12,000 seat entertainment centre has sparked discussion about what it means for Central Coast events venues and the broader regional entertainment market.