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StocksMedium•26 February 2026•

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Australia's ASX 200 Hits Record High Despite Sticky Inflation and RBA Hike Fears

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Key Facts

1The ASX 200 Index reached an all-time high of 9,173 points.

The Australian ASX 200 index climbed to an unprecedented all-time high of 9,173 points, marking a robust three-week winning streak. This surge comes despite recent data showing that Australia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained sticky at 3.8%, slightly exceeding market expectations of 3.7%. Investors appear to be shrugging off rising bond yields and the increasing likelihood of a hawkish move by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The market's resilience highlights strong underlying momentum in the Australian equity sector even as inflationary pressures persist. However, analysts warn that continued price growth could eventually force the RBA to adopt a more aggressive monetary policy stance. For now, the technical breakout to record levels suggests that buyers remain in firm control of the index's trajectory.