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Share markets, currencies, commodities and the forces moving prices across Australia and overseas.
Markets · 21 Oct 2026
The Nasdaq closed ahead of other US indices after a market lift tied to SpaceX developments, helping push Wall Street to a firmer finish. Australian investors with exposure to US technology and aerospace names will be watching for follow-through as global sentiment shifts.
Markets · 21 Oct 2026
US markets rose after strong quarterly reports from SpaceX, Tesla and other firms, while Meta was ordered to pay $US25 billion in a New Mexico privacy ruling. The ASX is expected to open flat as investors digest earnings, legal risk and stronger AUD trade at US70.28¢.
Markets · 21 Oct 2026
France is confronting rising borrowing costs, deep political uncertainty and street unrest that together threaten a self‑reinforcing fiscal crisis. With government debt near 120% of GDP and interest payments set to exceed €90 billion next year, investors and voters are pulling in opposite directions, leaving centrist leaders squeezed ahead of a crucial presidential vote.
