Financial News Brief – December 24, 2025
Summary
Commonwealth Bank reverses its stance and will refund millions in excessive fees to low-income customers. The Reserve Bank’s minutes indicate a potential for future interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, the Australian share market rallied strongly ahead of the Christmas break, and gold prices hit new record highs.
Key Points
- CBA Fee Refunds: CBA backflipped, announcing ~$68M in additional “goodwill payments” to low-income customers charged excessive fees, bringing the total to ~$93M. This follows ASIC’s finding that CBA charged ~$270M in unfair fees.
- RBA Policy: December meeting minutes show the RBA is preparing for potential interest rate hikes, with focus on upcoming inflation data. The jobs market is still assessed as “a little tight.”
- Market Performance: ASX 200 surged 1.1% to 8,795 points, led by Real Estate (+3%) and Financials (+1.5%). CBA shares rose 2%.
- Commodities: Spot gold rose 0.7% to a record US$4,479/ounce. Oil and iron ore saw minor declines.
- Other News: MA Services Group reportedly entered voluntary administration. The Bank of Japan’s policy moves caused less market volatility than some expected.
Market Snapshot (approx. 4:50 PM AEDT)
- ASX 200: +1.1% to 8,795
- AUD/USD: +0.1% to 66.64 US cents
- Spot Gold: +0.7% to $US4,479/oz
- Brent Crude: -0.2% to $US61.91/barrel
- Bitcoin: -0.9% at $US87,695
财经新闻简报 – 2025年12月24日
摘要
澳大利亚联邦银行（CBA）改变立场，将向被多收费用的低收入客户退还数百万澳元。澳大利亚储备银行（RBA）的会议纪要暗示未来可能加息。与此同时，澳大利亚股市在圣诞节假期前大幅上涨，金价创下历史新高。
关键要点
- CBA退款：CBA转变态度，宣布向被收取过高费用的低收入客户追加约6800万澳元的”善意付款”，使总额达到约9300万澳元。此前ASIC发现CBA收取了约2.7亿澳元的不公平费用。
- RBA政策：12月会议纪要显示，RBA正在为可能的加息做准备，关注重点放在即将发布的通胀数据上。劳动力市场仍被评估为”略显紧张”。
- 市场表现：ASX 200指数大涨1.1%，收于8,795点，房地产（+3%）和金融（+1.5%）板块领涨。CBA股价上涨2%。
- 大宗商品：现货黄金上涨0.7%，创下每盎司4,479美元的历史新高。原油和铁矿石价格小幅下跌。
- 其他新闻：据报道，MA Services Group已进入自愿托管程序。日本央行的政策举措引发的市场波动低于部分人士预期。
市场概览（澳大利亚东部夏令时约下午4:50）
- ASX 200指数： +1.1% 至 8,795点
- 澳元/美元： +0.1% 至 66.64美分
- 现货黄金： +0.7% 至 每盎司4,479美元
- 布伦特原油： -0.2% 至 每桶61.91美元
- 比特币： -0.9% 至 87,695美元
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-23/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-dec-23/106172788