S&P/ASX 2008,665.0-0.42%All Ordinaries8,845.6-0.58%S&P 5007,704.13-0.02%Nasdaq26,939.37+0.01%AUD/USD0.7010-0.43%RBA cash rate4.350.00%Gold4,300.10-0.42%Brent crude107.53+4.32%

Equities

Rate expectations hammer local technology stock valuations

High bond yields and prospective rate hikes are taking a heavy toll on Australian technology stocks, leaving over a third of software companies deeply discounted from peak levels.

What happened

Market data indicates technology has become the weakest sector on the ASX, with the median stock sitting 43% below its 52-week high. Roughly 36% of software names—including WiseTech, Life360, Xero, and Weebit Nano—are down more than 50% from their high points.

Why it matters here

Long-duration equities are highly vulnerable to rising discount rates as Australian 10-year government bond yields trade at 5.39%. Tech stock valuations face ongoing pressure until long-term interest rate expectations stabilize across domestic and global markets.

What to watch

Australian 10-year bond yield movements and upcoming technology company earnings reports for valuation relief.

Source

marketindex.com.au

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S&P/ASX 200

8,665.0

▼ 0.42% · -37.0

All Ordinaries

8,845.6

▼ 0.58% · -51.4

S&P 500

7,704.13

▼ 0.02% · -1.90

Nasdaq

26,939.37

▲ 0.01% · +3.34

AUD/USD

0.7010

▼ 0.43% · -0.0031

RBA cash rate

4.35

— 0.00% · 0.00