ASX rises after Wall Street rally despite Powell probe — as it happened

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Summary

Global markets showed resilience on Tuesday, with Australian shares closing higher following Wall Street’s lead, despite political tensions surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve. Key developments included a record high for Japan’s Nikkei, concerns over AI-powered deepfake scams, and new U.S. tariff threats.

Key Points

  • Markets Rise: The ASX 200 gained 0.56% to 8,808.50, a 20-day high. Hong Kong stocks hit a two-month peak, while Japan’s Nikkei surged 3.3% to a record high.
  • U.S. Political Tensions: A U.S. criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised concerns about central bank independence, but markets largely shrugged it off.
  • U.S. Inflation Data: December’s CPI is forecast to rise 0.3%, reinforcing expectations the Fed will hold interest rates steady this month.
  • Australian Jobs & Wages: CBA data shows a tight labor market with steady wage growth, supporting expectations of an RBA rate hike in 2026.
  • Deepfake Scam Alert: A CBA study found only 42% of Australians can correctly identify deepfake scams, revealing a dangerous confidence gap.
  • New U.S. Tariff Threat: President Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran.
  • Corporate & Sector News: ASIC banned a couple linked to ex-MP Daryl Maguire; the Australian Fashion Council joined a government trade scheme; Sendle halted parcel deliveries.

Market Snapshot (as of ~4:40 PM AEDT)

  • ASX 200: +0.5% to 8,808
  • Australian Dollar: 67.07 US cents
  • S&P 500: +0.2% to 6,979
  • Bitcoin: +0.7% to $91,843
  • Iron Ore: +0.5% to $109.05/tonne

财经新闻简报

摘要

尽管围绕美联储的政治局势紧张，但全球市场周二表现出韧性，澳大利亚股市跟随华尔街收高。主要动态包括：日本日经指数创历史新高、对AI深度伪造诈骗的担忧以及美国新的关税威胁。

关键点

  • 市场上涨：澳大利亚ASX 200指数上涨0.56%，收于8,808.50点，创20日新高。香港股市触及两个月高点，日本日经指数飙升3.3%至历史新高。
  • 美国政治紧张：美国对美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔的刑事调查引发了对央行独立性的担忧，但市场基本未受影响。
  • 美国通胀数据：预计12月CPI将上涨0.3%，强化了市场对美联储本月维持利率不变的预期。
  • 澳大利亚就业与工资：澳洲联邦银行（CBA）数据显示劳动力市场紧张，工资增长稳定，支持了央行将在2026年加息的预期。
  • 深度伪造诈骗警报：CBA研究发现，仅42%的澳大利亚人能正确识别深度伪造诈骗，揭示了危险的信心差距。
  • 美国新关税威胁：特朗普总统宣布对任何与伊朗有业务往来的国家征收25%的关税。
  • 企业与行业新闻：ASIC禁止了与前议员达里尔·马奎尔有关联的一对夫妇管理公司；澳大利亚时装委员会加入政府贸易计划；物流公司Sendle暂停包裹递送服务。

市场概览（截至澳大利亚东部夏令时下午约4:40）

  • ASX 200指数：+0.5% 至 8,808点
  • 澳元：67.07美分
  • 标普500指数：+0.2% 至 6,979点
  • 比特币：+0.7% 至 91,843美元
  • 铁矿石：+0.5% 至 109.05美元/吨

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-13/asx-markets-business-live-news-jan13-2026/106222930

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