Australia By Caleb WilsonMay 6, 2026Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Rockets 1.3% to Close at 8,793.60 Points Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index jumped 1.3%, closing at a robust 8,793.60 points, powered by impressive gains in the banking and mining sectors. Investor optimism soared, sparked by promising economic data and positive momentum from global markets