Latest finance stories from Perth.
A sharp jump in gold prices and steady gains in the ASX 200 signal crucial implications for Western Australian investors and consumers.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
ASX rally and surging gold prices deliver fresh momentum to WA-focused investments as the Australian dollar strengthens against the greenback.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
ASX 200 climbs on gold's outsized move, yet Western Australian mining stocks brace for volatile currency moves and softening commodities demand.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
Resources-heavy portfolios gained as gold soared to all-time highs, helping cushion Perth from renewed pressure on oil and lurches in the Australian dollar.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
Rally in miners and a sharp spike in gold lift local shares, with the Aussie dollar charging ahead on global risk appetite.
By Perth Markets Desk · 4 July 2026
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
Perth housing jumped 60% since 2019. Compare actual rents, wages, and living costs across suburbs in 2024.
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
Rent, petrol, dining and more — here is what life in Perth costs across the budget spectrum.
By Perth Daily · 3 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
