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Australian Shares Rebound Ahead of Labour Data as SPI200 Tests Resistance

Key Takeaways -SPI200 recovered towards 8,697 after falling near the 8,630 support area during the session. -Australian equities remain sensitive to higher US Treasury yields, rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns. -Upcoming Australian labour data could influence expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) future interest-rate decisions. -Higher energy costs and persistent inflation risks are keeping traders cautious about the outlook for monetary policy. SPI200 rebounded after opening lower, recovering from an intraday low near 8,630 to trade around 8,697. The index gradually formed higher lows throughout the session, with price moving back above the short-term moving average. However, momentum slowed near the 8,700 resistance area, suggesting traders remain cautious ahead of upcoming economic data and central bank signals. Why Traders Are Watching SPI200 Attention is shifting towards Australian labour data, which could influence expectations around the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy outlook. Recent market pressure on Australian equities has been linked to higher US Treasury yields, renewed inflation concerns and rising oil prices. Higher bond yields can reduce demand for risk assets, while elevated energy costs may add pressure to inflation expectations. Key factors influencing SPI200 include: -Australian labour market data: Employment conditions could shape expectations for future RBA interest-rate decisions. -Inflation pressures: Rising oil prices and higher energy costs remain key risks for inflation expectations. -Global market sentiment: Movements in US equities and Treasury yields continue to influence Australian stocks. -Monetary policy outlook: Traders are assessing whether central banks may maintain a cautious approach towards rate decisions. Key Trading Levels SPI200 is trading near 8,697 after recovering from the session low around 8,630. The 8,700 resistance level remains the immediate hurdle for buyers. A sustained move above this area could support a recovery towards 8,750, where further buying interest may be tested. On the downside, a break below 8,630 could weaken the current recovery structure and expose the index towards the psychological 8,600 support area. SPI200 Prediction: Can Buyers Extend the Recovery? A stronger labour market reading could support confidence in economic conditions and improve sentiment towards Australian equities. However, weaker data may increase uncertainty around the RBA’s policy outlook and place renewed pressure on the index. Traders are also monitoring global factors, including US Treasury yields, oil prices and geopolitical developments. Further increases in energy costs could reinforce inflation concerns and influence expectations for future central bank decisions. For a deeper analysis of SPI200 technical levels, market drivers and potential scenarios, click the Learn More button below.

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2026-09-25 06:08:13 (GMT)

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