S&P/ASX 200 bounces back to strong daily gains as Australian shares turn positive with optimism around inflation and Middle East conflict
The Economic Times·2026-03-25 08:44
closed nearly 2% higher on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) after softer-than-expected inflation data lifted sentiment, while optimism around a potential Middle East ceasefire further supported gains.The S&P/ASX 200 closed up sharply Wednesday, gaining 154.90 points or 1.85% to 8,534.30. Its strongest daily gain since February 9, 2026. The top-performing stocks in this index were DRONESHIELD LIMITED and SILEX SYSTEMS LIMITED, up 19.33% and 13.50%, respectively. Over the last five days, the index has lost 1.23% ...