ASX:CBA 18 June 2026 - 8 July 2026

New Zealand Rate Hike Pushes Up Floating Home Loan Rates

New Zealand Rate Hike Pushes Up Floating Home Loan Rates

Westpac, ASB and BNZ raised floating mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand bumped its official cash rate up to 2.50%—the country’s first increase in over three years. The central bank signaled it may need to tighten further. The OCR is the main rate the central bank uses to guide inflation, and banks tend to push those changes onto mortgage rates, business loans, and savings. So this week’s call isn’t just a technical central-bank tweak—it means a real shift in cash flow for households facing higher food, fuel, and debt costs.
July 9, 2026
ANZ shares lag bank rally as APRA risk-weight plan gives investors a 2027 reason to wait

ANZ Holds Up as ASX Drops; Bigger Test Ahead

ANZ Group Holdings Limited finished up 1.21% at A$35.87 Wednesday, running counter to weaker action in the wider Australian market. Investors held on to the major banks as new Middle East tension kept oil and interest rate risks in focus. Shares traded in a range from A$34.92 to A$35.95, according to Google Finance. The move stood out since the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 18.80 points, or 0.21%, settling at 8,785.10. ANZ’s rise seemed to be part of a broader rally among banks, lending some support as the market took a hit from oil and geopolitical news.
July 8, 2026
Westpac Holds Up in ASX Drop With Rate Uncertainty Ahead

Westpac Holds Up in ASX Drop With Rate Uncertainty Ahead

Westpac Banking Corporation shares traded a bit higher on Wednesday, defying losses across the wider Australian market. Investors moved cash into banks and other defensive stocks, with the session hit by fresh U.S.-Iran worries and miners down. Westpac ended the session at A$36.25, rising 0.33%. Shares traded from A$35.34 to A$36.47. The S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.21% to 8,785.10. Westpac outperformed the index but lagged some other major banks for the day.
July 8, 2026
Commonwealth Bank stock rises as ASX falls, premium valuation faces rate test

Commonwealth Bank stock rises as ASX falls, premium valuation faces rate test

At 04:01 in Sydney, Commonwealth Bank of Australia was no longer trading. The ASX cash market’s normal session had ended hours earlier, with the main trading phase running from 09:59:45 to 16:00 Sydney time and auction/post-close phases after that. The useful signal was Wednesday’s close. CBA finished at A$168.18, its high for the day, after opening at A$165.10 and trading as low as A$164.13. Volume was about 1.76 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.21% to 8,785.10.
July 8, 2026
ASX 200 rises as tech, healthcare lift stocks into June close

ASX 200 rises as tech, healthcare lift stocks into June close

At the time, the ASX cash market was closed overnight. ASX pre-open kicks off at 07:00 in Sydney, with normal trading hours from 09:59:45 to 16:00. June 29 was a typical session on the 2026 ASX cash calendar. The last holiday close was King’s Birthday on June 8. Australian stocks ended higher on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 59.2 points, or 0.68%, to close at 8,823.4. The All Ordinaries finished up 0.7% at 9,026.9, according to a CBA/AAP report. The move up mattered less than what was driving it.
June 29, 2026
CBA shares edge up, valuation gap holds

CBA shares edge up, valuation gap holds

The ASX cash market was closed at 02:06 AEST in Sydney, outside its standard 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. session. Monday’s close is the most recent full cash-market price. Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed 0.98% to finish at A$163.61 on Monday, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200, which gained 59.2 points to close at 8,823.4. Volume was below average, with 1.79 million CBA shares traded versus the usual 2.51 million.
June 29, 2026
ASX ends week slightly down, but credit and resource sectors under pressure

Australia stocks: Miners look to China data and banks watch RBA minutes this week

Australian shares are set to reopen later on Monday, but the cash market in Sydney hasn't opened yet. The ASX trades normally between 09:59:45 and 16:00:00 Sydney time. The S&P/ASX 200 starts the week just 4.8% off its February high of 9,202.90, but losses last week hit sectors with exposure to China, oil, and local rate moves. On Friday, the index was at 8,764.20, according to Trading Economics—up 0.53% for the month, and 2.94% over the past year.
June 28, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) trades near A$162 as shorts test the stock ahead of FY26 close

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) trades near A$162 as shorts test the stock ahead of FY26 close

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is finishing the financial year with shares steady near A$162. The price looks quiet, but under the surface there’s tension. Valuation debates, short positions and rate outlooks are all in play. The ASX cash market stayed closed Sunday, with regular trading hours set from around 09:59:45 until 16:00 Sydney time. CBA faces its next session when the market opens again on Monday.
June 28, 2026
Commonwealth Bank shares steady this week even as credit questions linger post-Judo

Commonwealth Bank shares steady this week even as credit questions linger post-Judo

ASX cash trading was closed at the dateline. Standard hours for the cash market are 09:59:45 to 16:00 Sydney time, with the closing auction after regular trade. Commonwealth Bank of Australia finished the week with a slight drop, but the late-week move was steeper. CBA settled at A$162.02 on Friday, losing A$0.68 for the session. Volume was 2.28 million shares. Market cap stood near A$271.13 billion, with a trailing P/E at 26.22.
June 26, 2026
ASX 200 down 0.7% with banks, miners offsetting gains

ASX 200 down 0.7% with banks, miners offsetting gains

ASX 200 drops almost 60 points as sector gains mask wider split The ASX 200 closed down 59.7 points and the All Ordinaries ended 61 points lower at 8,951.60. Still, most sectors finished higher, with seven out of 11 in positive territory. The VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF was up A$0.30 at A$38.70. The S&P/ASX 200 uses float-adjusted market value to weight stocks. MVW spreads its weighting evenly across big, liquid Australian names and holds a different list. The difference hit benchmark funds, as losses among the top stocks wiped out gains elsewhere in the market.
June 25, 2026
Westpac (ASX:WBC) falls, A$2.5 billion wiped as Judo credit jolt hits

Westpac (ASX:WBC) falls, A$2.5 billion wiped as Judo credit jolt hits

Westpac Banking Corporation heads into Friday after dropping A$0.72 on Thursday. The move came as a credit shock from Judo Capital Holdings Limited put pressure on Australian bank stocks. Westpac’s loss erased around A$2.46 billion in market value based on its 3.42 billion shares. That’s about 3.7 times more than the estimated A$660 million Judo lost. Westpac finished at A$35.06, coming off an intraday low of A$34.96. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.68% to 8,748.70, while Westpac dropped by nearly triple that pace. Shares closed 19.1% under the 52-week top of A$43.32.
June 25, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) drops A$3.5 billion on Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) warning

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) drops A$3.5 billion on Judo Capital (ASX:JDO) warning

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shed around A$3.5 billion in market cap on Thursday as Judo Capital’s bad-loan alert weighed on Australian banks. CBA dropped less than the other Big Four banks in percentage terms, but its big valuation made the drop in dollars much steeper than Judo’s. CBA finished A$2.09 down at A$162.70. That 1.27% fall cut about A$3.50 billion off its closing market value of A$272.27 billion, which is roughly 5.3 times the A$660 million market cap loss at Judo.
June 25, 2026
Commonwealth Bank gains as stubborn inflation leaves RBA hike risk in play

Commonwealth Bank gains as stubborn inflation leaves RBA hike risk in play

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares ticked up Wednesday, with mixed inflation figures leaving the door open for another RBA rate hike. ASX cash market was shut at the dateline, with trading set to pick up as usual Thursday. CBA finished up 58 cents at A$164.79. The stock opened at A$166.38 and touched A$167.39 during the session. Shares are still down around 10.5% for the financial year so far.
June 24, 2026
CBA Shares Hold Up Against ASX Drop, Wednesday CPI May Shift the Trade

CBA Shares Hold Up Against ASX Drop, Wednesday CPI May Shift the Trade

Commonwealth Bank of Australia finished Tuesday at A$164.21, up 80 cents, or 0.49%. The stock edged higher while risk sentiment in the market faded. The country’s largest lender still managed a small gain. S&P/ASX 200 slipped 29 points, down 0.33% at 8,787. Tech stocks tumbled about 4%, weighing on the index. Big banks—CBA, Westpac, National Australia Bank and ANZ—rose, giving lenders rare gains on a weak day.
June 23, 2026
NAB shares edge up after deposit hedge balances loan margin hit

NAB shares edge up after deposit hedge balances loan margin hit

National Australia Bank heads into Tuesday with a slight lead as financials climbed and the broader Australian market lost ground. NAB shares closed Monday close to A$37.90, up as the financial sector gained 0.5%. For ASX:NAB, what’s holding up earnings is more important than the size of the move. Competition is driving down returns on new loans. Stable deposits, taking longer to reprice, are still pushing yields higher for the bank and helping NAB’s margins while rates stay high.
June 22, 2026
CBA rises in Sydney ahead of CPI release as bank rotation strengthens

CBA rises in Sydney ahead of CPI release as bank rotation strengthens

Commonwealth Bank of Australia gained A$1.01 to end at A$163.41 on Monday, as the S&P/ASX 200 finished down 0.14%. CBA shares touched A$164.13 during the session. Bank stocks offered some support, but selling hit technology, healthcare and resources. Investors are going back to using CBA as a play on where Australian interest rates are headed, instead of focusing on any new earnings news. The Reserve Bank left the cash rate at 4.35% last week after three hikes this year. CBA, ANZ and NAB economists say rates are now at their peak. Westpac still forecasts one more hike to 4.85%.
June 22, 2026
CBA up 1.8% as tech moves run into inflation test

CBA up 1.8% as tech moves run into inflation test

Commonwealth Bank of Australia starts the week at A$162.40, following a 0.1% rise on Friday as the main Australian index dropped 0.92%. Shares in the nation’s biggest lender by market value held firm, wrapping up what was a better week for the stock. CBA is dividing top technology roles as it steps up moves in AI, data, and digital banking. While that's a big shift for the bank, investors are focused on how inflation figures and the rate outlook will hit the stock, especially around mortgages and household stress.
June 21, 2026
Commonwealth Bank Stock Edges Higher as AI Push Meets Rate Risk

Commonwealth Bank Stock Edges Higher as AI Push Meets Rate Risk

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares edged higher on Friday, bucking a broad market decline after the lender divided oversight of its technology operations between a new group chief information officer and group chief technology officer. Victoria Ledda and Rodrigo Castillo will take the respective roles from July 1, subject to regulatory approval. Chief Executive Matt Comyn said the bank remained focused on delivering “better, safer and more resilient technology for customers.” The modest gain matters because CBA carries about A$272 billion in market value and trades at roughly 26 times trailing earnings. At that valuation, investors need evidence that spending on artificial intelligence, digital platforms and security will improve service or efficiency rather than simply lift costs.
June 19, 2026
Westpac Share Price Drops 1.1% with Australian Bank Stocks Hit by Rate Uncertainty

Westpac Share Price Drops 1.1% with Australian Bank Stocks Hit by Rate Uncertainty

Westpac Banking Corp finished Thursday in the red, pressured as traders pulled back from rate-sensitive banks following a more hawkish global view on rates. Commonwealth Bank dropped 0.90%, National Australia Bank slipped 0.88%. ANZ managed to buck the trend, edging up 0.26%. Higher rates don’t guarantee bank valuations will rise. “A higher-for-longer rate environment can help protect net interest margins, but it also risks softening credit demand and putting more pressure on borrowers,” Vantage senior market analyst Hebe Chen told AAP. Net interest margin is the spread between interest earned on loans and funding costs.
June 18, 2026
CBA climbs with ASX 200 steady after RBA keeps rates on hold

CBA slips 0.9% in Sydney with rate pressure holding

Commonwealth Bank of Australia dropped 0.9% Thursday, finishing at A$162.23 as global rate worries pressured Australian banks. The S&P/ASX 200 gave up 55.2 points to close at 8,911.1. Sydney trading was closed at publication. CBA’s drop is key because the Reserve Bank of Australia pausing rates hasn’t removed investor worries about the stock. Higher borrowing costs could stick around or even go up while households are already showing some pressure. Morningstar’s Nathan Zaia said this week that Australian bank stocks remain “expensive after the share-price correction.”
June 18, 2026
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