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A surging gold price and firm ASX 200 are putting WA portfolios back in the black, with resources shares leading the advance.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
A rally in local mining heavyweights and a record-setting gold price underscore today’s strong session for West Australian portfolios.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
Gold and the ASX 200 pushed higher on Thursday, but Perth’s mining and energy giants are entering the second half with margins under threat from sliding oil prices, volatility in the Australian dollar and lingering cost headaches.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
A broad-based equities surge, led by the ASX 200, is spurring renewed momentum in Western Australia’s jobs market as surging gold and steady iron ore bolster demand for skilled workers and contractors.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
The local bourse closed near record levels Friday as gold prices soared and the Australian dollar climbed, putting a spotlight on Western Australia’s dominant miners and the consumer wallet alike.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
A broad Thursday session delivered the ASX 200 its best single-day gain in weeks, with gold's 4.1 per cent leap to US$4,187 an ounce doing the heavy lifting for Perth portfolios.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
A broad Wall Street rally, gold at US$4,187 and a firmer Australian dollar are reshaping the calculus for Perth investors exposed to resources, superannuation and the commodity cycle.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
A fractured session across global markets reveals investors hedging aggressively, with the Australian dollar's sharp slide adding a currency dimension that Perth's resources investors cannot afford to ignore.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
Perth's strongest job market in years: Resources, defence, and construction drive employment. Find FIFO roles, trade positions, and professional opportunities.
By Perth Daily · 4 July 2026
From mining and resources to defence and construction, here is a comprehensive guide to finding work and understanding the employment landscape in Perth.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
Explore Perth retirement: 3,000 sunshine hours, affordable housing vs Sydney/Melbourne, world-class healthcare at Fiona Stanley Hospital, and Indian Ocean lifestyle.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
WA's high-earning mining workforce has enormous super accumulation potential if channelled correctly.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
Perth housing jumped 60% since 2019. Compare actual rents, wages, and living costs across suburbs in 2024.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
Western Australia's resource wealth creates economic conditions unlike any other Australian state.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
Find the cheapest petrol prices in Perth today. Your guide to FuelWatch WA, the RAC fuel price report, the Perth price cycle, and how the fuel excise affects what you pay at the pump.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
WA's SME landscape is uniquely shaped by its proximity to the mining and energy sectors.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
Perth's affordability relative to Sydney and Melbourne continues to draw interstate investors.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
Perth's rising prices have changed the first home buyer equation since 2022.
By Perth Daily · 3 July 2026
