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Market Index Performance | February 2026
Our monthly update detailing the short- and long-term performance of major indices.
Market Index Performance | February 2026
Market Index Performance | February 2026
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What a prolonged Iran war could mean for energy stocks

What a prolonged Iran war could mean for energy stocks

GMO’s Lucas White says the supply shock could upend energy market expectations. He’s bullish on key lithium battery providers, including Albermarle.
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Has home bias paid off for Aussie investors?

Has home bias paid off for Aussie investors?

Have you benefited from having your portfolio tilted towards Australia?
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What if the Iran war is not short-lived?

What if the Iran war is not short-lived?

Analysts say a drawn-out conflict could have dramatic consequences for energy markets and inflation.
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How to keep your cool in a volatile market

How to keep your cool in a volatile market

When headlines get alarming, should you change your portfolio?
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US stock market outlook: Where we see investing opportunities in March

US stock market outlook: Where we see investing opportunities in March

Stability at the surface, turbulence below.
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An update on the US-Iran conflict

An update on the US-Iran conflict

Escalating tensions in the Middle East lead to volatility, oil supply issues, and increased inflation expectations.
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The 5% deposit scheme is bad for homeowners and Australia.

The 5% deposit scheme is bad for homeowners and Australia.

Here’s how the scheme is playing out. Far from helping, it’s making the situation worse.
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Global stocks slump, oil soars as war with Iran engulfs region

Global stocks slump, oil soars as war with Iran engulfs region

Investors sold cyclical stocks and piled into oil producers and defense firms.
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Market Minute: Inflation uncomfortably high; more numbers from reporting season

Inflation remains high, with interest rates tipped to continue rising this year.
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US stock market concentration has surpassed its 1930s peak. Should investors worry?

US stock market concentration has surpassed its 1930s peak. Should investors worry?

A historically concentrated market isn’t necessarily bad, but it does pose risks.
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From the desk of the CIO: Disruption in the age of AI

From the desk of the CIO: Disruption in the age of AI

Why Morningstar’s moat framework holds in the new age of AI.
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Don’t overreact: Tariffs overturned, but fundamentals still rule

Don’t overreact: Tariffs overturned, but fundamentals still rule

The Supreme Court strikes down the president’s use of IEEPA to implement tariffs.
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Market Minute: Jobs and inflation data in the spotlight

Local reporting season has seen solid results, led by big names such as NAB and Telstra; meanwhile, U.S. jobs and inflation data are positive, but markets are still predicting a 60% chance of a Fed rate cut
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US markets brief: The AI loser trade, and what’s driving it

US markets brief: The AI loser trade, and what’s driving it

Plus: Equal-weighted indexes’ time in the sun, Q4 GDP, and what to watch as big retailers report earnings.
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