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ASX briefings — Tuesday 11 August 2026
Morning setup and afternoon close recap for Tuesday 11 August 2026. Observations only — no trade advice.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
ASX 200 called flat as crude jumps 5% into RBA decision day
The S&P/ASX 200 is called to open 4 points lower near 9,228.6 after WTI crude settled 5.09% higher at US$82.16 on stalled Strait of Hormuz talks. Westpac WBC.AU closed Monday down 5.88% at $35.70 after a third-quarter update showed post-budget mortgage applications down 20%. The RBA decides at 14:30 AEST with the cash rate at 4.35%, three hikes into a cycle the board began because of the same oil shock.
ASX 200 adds 18 points as the RBA holds at 4.35% and energy runs 3.91%
The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 9,250.6 on 11 August 2026, up 18 points or 0.19%. A 3.91% energy rally and a 2.15% health care gain outweighed a 0.35% fall in financials. The RBA left the cash rate at 4.35% in a unanimous decision and said it would raise again if upside inflation risks materialise. Austal rose 17.45% on a Hanwha offer for its US shipbuilding arm, while Life360 fell 19.44% and Amotiv 13.50% on guidance. Commonwealth Bank reports FY26 on Wednesday.