由于强劲的经济数据和乐观的企业盈利提振了市场情绪,标准普尔/澳交所200指数首次突破关键的9000点,周四收于9019点的历史高点。澳大利亚私营部门以2022年4月以来的最快速度扩张,8月份该指数升至54.9,这得益于服务业(55.1比7月的54.1)和制造业(52.9比51.3)的稳健增长,以及新订单的强劲增长和客户群的扩大。与此同时,消费者通胀预期连续第二个月下降,从7月份的4.7%降至8月份的五个月低点3.9%。在持续的企业财报季的支撑下,各股普遍上涨,增加了该指数的积极势头。值得注意的是,Brambles在报告年度利润强劲增长并宣布股票回购后,股价飙升11.7%,创下历史新高。其他表现突出的公司包括Woolworths(2.6%)、Transurban(2.5%)和麦格理(2.2%)。
The S&P/ASX 200 broke through the key 9,000 level for the first time, ending Thursday’s session at a record high of 9,019, as market sentiment was buoyed by robust economic data and upbeat corporate earnings. Australia's private sector expanded at its fastest pace since April 2022, with the index rising to 54.9 in August, driven by solid growth in both the services (55.1 vs 54.1 in July) and manufacturing (52.9 vs 51.3) sectors, amid a strong rise in new orders and an expanding customer base. Meanwhile, consumer inflation expectations eased for the second consecutive month, falling to a five-month low of 3.9% in August from 4.7% in July. Adding to the index's positive momentum were broad-based gains across stocks, supported by the ongoing corporate earnings season. Notably, Brambles soared 11.7% to an all-time high after reporting a strong rise in annual profit and announcing a share buyback. Other notable performers included Woolworths (2.6%), Transurban (2.5%), and Macquarie (2.2%).