Financial News Brief
Summary
The Australian share market fell for a second consecutive session, dragged down by BHP shares despite record iron ore production. The IMF highlighted Australia’s persistent inflation, and global markets were rattled by US-EU trade tensions over Greenland. Key developments included the extension of the Eraring coal plant, a new government bond issue, and record highs for precious metals.
Key Points
- Markets: ASX 200 closed down 0.66% to 8,815.9. Seven of eleven sectors finished lower.
- BHP: Reported record first-half iron ore production but accepted lower prices in China negotiations. Shares fell, weighing on the index.
- IMF & Inflation: The IMF projects Australia will have persistent above-target inflation, alongside Norway.
- Eraring Plant: Origin Energy extended the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station to April 2029, citing slower renewables rollout.
- Currency & Bonds: The Australian dollar rose slightly. The government announced a new 11-year Treasury bond issue.
- Commodities: Gold traded near record highs amid geopolitical uncertainty. Iron ore and crude oil prices saw modest moves.
- Company News: A2 Milk appointed a new CMO after shares fell on weak China birth data.
Market Snapshot (Approx. 12:20 PM AEDT)
- ASX 200: -0.5% to 8,830 pts
- AUD/USD: 67.09 cents
- Spot Gold: $4,670/oz
- Iron Ore: -0.6% to $105.50/tonne
- Brent Crude: $64.05/barrel
财经新闻简报
摘要
澳大利亚股市连续第二个交易日下跌，尽管必和必拓铁矿石产量创纪录，但其股价下挫拖累大盘。国际货币基金组织指出澳大利亚通胀持续高于目标。美国与欧盟因格陵兰问题引发的贸易紧张局势扰动了全球市场。其他关键事件包括埃拉林燃煤电厂延期、政府发行新债券以及贵金属价格创下新高。
关键点
- 市场：ASX 200指数下跌0.66%，收于8,815.9点。十一个板块中有七个收跌。
- 必和必拓：报告上半年铁矿石产量创纪录，但在对华年度合同谈判中接受更低价格。股价下跌拖累指数。
- IMF与通胀：国际货币基金组织预测，澳大利亚和挪威的通胀将持续高于目标水平。
- 埃拉林电厂：Origin能源公司将澳大利亚最大燃煤电厂埃拉林的运营期延长至2029年4月，理由是可再生能源建设速度过慢。
- 货币与债券：澳元小幅上涨。澳大利亚政府宣布发行新的11年期国债。
- 大宗商品：地缘政治不确定性推动黄金价格接近历史高位。铁矿石和原油价格小幅波动。
- 公司动态：A2牛奶公司在中国出生人口数据疲软导致股价下跌后，任命了新的首席营销官。
市场概览（约澳大利亚东部夏令时12:20）
- ASX 200指数：-0.5% 至 8,830点
- 澳元/美元：67.09美分
- 现货黄金：4,670美元/盎司
- 铁矿石：-0.6% 至 105.50美元/吨
- 布伦特原油：64.05美元/桶
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-tuesday-20-january/106247268