It was a strong close for Australian stocks at the end of the month and quarter, with the ASX 200 rising 0.7%, marking three consecutive days of gains. The materials sector outshone others, bolstered by China's economic stimulus, pushing miners like BHP and Rio Tinto up by 11% over September. Key drivers of market performance included easing U.S. inflation and the potential for another interest rate cut in the U.S. in November. A2 Milk’s stock surged, driven by China's economic stimulus and expansion talks, while energy stocks rebounded following recent dips. Investors also closely monitored commodities, with gold falling despite a strong week.

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