ASX wilts as sentiment turns against miners and banks — as it happened

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Market Brief: ASX Closes Lower Amid Broad Sell-Off

Summary

The Australian share market reversed early gains to close lower, dragged down by weakness in mining, banking, energy, and tech stocks. The negative sentiment mirrored broader declines across Asian markets, with eyes now on potentially soft openings in Europe and the US. In other news, major banks have shifted their interest rate forecasts, and business growth data showed resilience in specific sectors.

Key Points

  • ASX Performance: The ASX 200 closed down 0.4% at 8,599 points, erasing a 0.4% morning gain. Energy and tech sectors were the biggest drags.
  • Sector Moves: Widespread selling hit miners, banks, healthcare, and tech. Energy stocks saw the “biggest, broadest and deepest” selling.
  • Regional Markets: Major Asian indices fell sharply (Nikkei -1.2%, Hang Seng -1.9%, Shanghai -1.4%).
  • Rate Hike Forecasts: CBA and NAB now predict an RBA rate hike in February 2026, citing persistent inflation and above-capacity growth.
  • Business Growth: ABS data shows Australian business numbers grew 2.5% in 2024-25. Health Care, Transport, and Financial Services led growth.
  • Company News:
    • Star Entertainment: CEO Steve McCann stepped down. Executive Chair Bruce Mathieson Jr. will assume duties temporarily.
    • Ford: Announced a $29.4 billion writedown and is killing several EV models, pivoting towards hybrids and gas-powered cars.
    • ASX Ltd: Shares fell further as analysts cut earnings estimates after a severe regulatory rebuke from ASIC.
    • Rio Tinto: A Russian court ordered it to pay $2 billion to Rusal, but Rio rejects the ruling as an “abuse of process.”
  • Consumer Sentiment: The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index fell back into pessimistic territory (94.5) after a brief positive reading in November.
  • Regulatory Action: The ACCC is suing meal-kit companies HelloFresh and Youfoodz over allegedly misleading subscription cancellation practices.

市场简报：澳股收跌，矿业与银行股遭抛售

摘要

澳大利亚股市早盘上涨后逆转，最终收低，矿业、银行、能源和科技板块的疲软拖累大盘。负面情绪反映了亚洲市场的普遍下跌，市场关注欧洲和美国可能出现的疲软开盘。其他消息方面，主要银行调整了利率预测，商业增长数据显示特定行业韧性。

关键点

  • 澳股表现：ASX 200指数下跌0.4%，收于8,599点，抹去了早盘0.4%的涨幅。能源和科技板块拖累最大。
  • 板块动向：矿业、银行、医疗保健和科技股遭遇广泛抛售。能源股遭遇了”最大、最广、最深”的抛售。
  • 区域市场：主要亚洲股指大幅下跌（日经指数-1.2%，恒生指数-1.9%，上证指数-1.4%）。
  • 加息预测：澳洲联邦银行（CBA）和国民银行（NAB）现预测澳储行（RBA）将在2026年2月加息，理由是通胀持续和经济增长超过产能。
  • 商业增长：澳大利亚统计局数据显示，2024-25年度澳大利亚企业数量增长2.5%。医疗保健、运输和金融服务增长领先。
  • 公司新闻：
    • The Star娱乐集团：首席执行官Steve McCann卸任。执行主席Bruce Mathieson Jr.将临时接管职责。
    • 福特汽车：宣布290亿美元减记，并取消多款电动车型，转向混合动力和燃油车。
    • ASX有限公司：在遭到澳大利亚证券投资委员会（ASIC）严厉监管谴责后，股价进一步下跌，分析师下调盈利预期。
    • 力拓：俄罗斯法院裁定其需向俄铝支付20亿美元赔偿，但力拓拒绝该裁决，称其为”滥用程序”。
  • 消费者信心：西太平洋银行-墨尔本研究所消费者信心指数回落至悲观区间（94.5点），此前11月曾短暂转为乐观。
  • 监管行动：澳大利亚竞争与消费者委员会（ACCC）起诉餐包公司HelloFresh和Youfoodz，指控其订阅取消流程存在误导行为。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-16/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-december-16/106147810

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