S&P/ASX 200 bounces back to strong daily gains as Australian shares turn positive with optimism around inflation and Middle East conflict

Australian shares surged nearly 2% on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, driven by softer inflation data and optimism for a Middle East ceasefire. The S&P/ASX 200 saw its strongest daily gain since early February, with DroneShield and Silex Systems leading the rally. Materials sector was the top performer, while energy stocks declined.