ASX Rallies 1% as Banks, Healthcare and Gold Miners Rise

The ASX 200 rose 1.03 per cent on Wednesday 15 October 2025, closing at 8,990.9. It came within about 30 points of its record close.

Key Facts

• ASX 200: Up 91.5 points to 8,990.9.
• Record close at the time: 9,019.
• Best sector: Healthcare, up 2.07 per cent.
• Also up: Big banks and gold miners.
• Gold: A record above US$4,193 an ounce.

What Drove the Rally

Healthcare stocks bounced back. The big banks rose. Gold miners gained as the gold price hit a record.

This article is general information, not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the ASX do on 15 October 2025?

It rose 1.03 per cent to 8,990.9.

Which sector led?

Healthcare, up 2.07 per cent.

Why did gold miners rise?

Gold hit a record price.

Conclusion

The market moved close to a new record.

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