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Finance · Cairns
Money, business and the local economy in Cairns.
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Markets
LiveAs of 10 Aug 2026, 07:00 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
9,445.10 AUD
▲ 0.42%
Dow Jones
54,036.93 USD
▼ 0.57%
S&P 500
7,757.64 USD
▲ 0.44%
Nasdaq
26,690.62 USD
▲ 1.24%
NIFTY 50
24,570.65 INR
▼ 0.27%
FTSE 100
10,901.09 GBP
▲ 0.12%
SENSEX
78,499.17 INR
▼ 0.58%
Australia markets
2 quotes| ASX 200 | 9,263.60 AUD | 35.80 | ▲ 0.39% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,445.10 AUD | 39.70 | ▲ 0.42% |
World markets
12 quotes| Dow Jones | 54,036.93 USD | -312.2 | ▼ 0.57% |
| S&P 500 | 7,757.64 USD | 34.09 | ▲ 0.44% |
| Nasdaq | 26,690.62 USD | 327.18 | ▲ 1.24% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,570.65 INR | -65.35 | ▼ 0.27% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,901.09 GBP | 12.79 | ▲ 0.12% |
| SENSEX | 78,499.17 INR | -455.6 | ▼ 0.58% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,606.71 JPY | -76.55 | ▼ 0.12% |
| DAX | 26,319.45 EUR | 193.15 | ▲ 0.74% |
| Hang Seng | 25,668.03 HKD | -247.8 | ▼ 0.96% |
| CAC 40 | 8,714.93 EUR | 15.22 | ▲ 0.17% |
| SSE Composite | 3,940.04 CNY | 39.69 | ▲ 1.02% |
| Straits Times | 5,698.43 SGD | 117.06 | ▲ 2.10% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,399.70 USD | 59.00 | ▲ 1.36% |
| Silver | 63.50 USD | 0.1700 | ▲ 0.26% |
| Copper | 6.59 USD | 0.02100 | ▲ 0.32% |
| Platinum | 1,759.60 USD | 9.50 | ▲ 0.54% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 78.18 USD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.00% |
| Brent Crude | 83.55 USD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.00% |
| Natural Gas | 2.66 USD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.00% |
Crypto · AUD
5 quotes| Bitcoin (AUD) | 92,125.95 AUD | 284.00 | ▲ 0.31% |
| XRP (AUD) | 1.47 AUD | 0.003700 | ▲ 0.25% |
| Ethereum (AUD) | 2,716.74 AUD | 6.21 | ▲ 0.23% |
| Dogecoin (AUD) | 0.09963 AUD | 0.000 | ▲ 0.02% |
| Solana (AUD) | 109.24 AUD | 1.73 | ▲ 1.61% |
FX
5 quotes| AUD/USD | 0.7070 USD | 0.0013 | ▲ 0.18% |
| AUD/EUR | 0.6110 EUR | 0.0004 | ▲ 0.07% |
| AUD/GBP | 0.5228 GBP | -0.0009 | ▼ 0.17% |
| AUD/JPY | 111.4470 JPY | 0.2300 | ▲ 0.20% |
| AUD/NZD | 1.1970 NZD | -0.0017 | ▼ 0.14% |
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% | Jun 2026 |
| Standard variable mortgage (investor) | 9.35% | Jun 2026 |
| 3-year fixed mortgage (owner-occupier) | 6.74% | Jun 2026 |
Markets news
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Vanguard's VNQ vs. VNQI: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy?
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Return of the forgotten SMIDdle: Antipodes looks beyond the big
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4 quick ways to assess the CBA share price
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Are Resmed CDI (ASX:RMD) shares good value in 2026?
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A deep dive into WTC shares
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2 tools to value the Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price
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Cairns Businesses Navigate Major Economic Shifts Reshaping Local Market
A snapshot of recent economic shifts highlights key factors impacting local enterprises in Cairns.
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Cairns economy shows strong signals for commercial investment growth
A clear overview of current economic signals shaping Cairns' business scene and what they mean for local investors and developers.
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Cairns Retail and Cafe Openings Highlight Shifts in Local Job and Talent Market
Recent expansions by TradeTools, Officeworks and new food outlets are drawing focus to employment patterns across the region's more than 88,000 jobs.
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New Businesses Transform Cairns Economy Amid Growing Market Demand
Local entrepreneurs and sectors are starting to benefit from a growing wave of business launches amid shifting market demands.
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Cairns Sees Surge in New Business Openings, Boosting Local Economy
Recent new stores and cafes across Cairns reveal strong opportunities and early beneficiaries in the city’s evolving business landscape.
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Cairns Mortgage Borrowers Navigate ASX Volatility Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Cairns households are advised to reassess variable-rate exposure amid recent market movements.
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Understanding Cairns’ Employment Trends: What Residents Should Know
Unpacking recent changes in Cairns’ labour market and what they mean for local workers and jobseekers.
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Cairns Innovation Economy: Investment Growth and Startup Momentum in Clear Focus
Local funding and infrastructure commitments paint a vivid picture of Cairns' evolving tech and innovation landscape.
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Understanding Cairns’ Employment Market Through Economic Indicators and Investment Flows
A clear explanation of how recent market signals and capital movements reflect on local jobs and business prospects in Cairns.
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Global Retail Dynamics Drive New Business Openings Across Cairns
Major chains are expanding operations in the region as worldwide market conditions shape decisions on store size, access and investment timing.
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Cairns small businesses battle rising costs, infrastructure woes in 2026.
Local enterprises face rising costs and infrastructure concerns amid a mixed economic backdrop.
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New Retail Stores Transform Cairns Job Market for Workers
New store additions and redevelopment activity are increasing demand for retail workers and skills in the region.
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Cairns Startups Create New Jobs, Reshape Talent Market
The rise of startups and innovation hubs is reshaping employment opportunities and skills demand in Cairns’ vibrant business community.
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Cairns Opportunities Emerge as Oil Prices Spike, ASX Stagnates
Despite a stagnant ASX, spike in oil prices is creating new openings with select sectors beginning to benefit locally.
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Cairns Commercial Developments: What Consumers and Everyday Residents Need to Understand
Major retail, hotel and industrial projects approved or completed in 2025 continue to shape local shopping, jobs and land use.
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Cairns Businesses Seize Growth From New Commercial Development Projects
As new projects and investments take shape, Cairns’ business scene is witnessing fresh prospects that local enterprises are beginning to leverage.
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Cairns Property Market Conditions Signal Opportunity for Buyers and Investors
Tight vacancy rates and rapid sales velocity point to potential for those active in the local residential sector.
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Cairns Small Businesses Combat Growth Obstacles With Council Support Programs
Local operators draw on designated friendly council status and targeted events to manage procurement pressures and growth obstacles this year.
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Cairns Small Businesses Adapt Amid Steady Growth and Council Support
Local retailers and service providers are navigating a 4% rise in business numbers alongside council initiatives and major buyer connections shaping the market.