ASX closes marginally higher as inflation slows more than expected in November — as it happened

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Summary

Australian inflation slowed more than expected in November, with the CPI rising 3.4% year-on-year, down from 3.8% in October. The ASX 200 closed marginally higher, supported by miners and healthcare stocks, while energy shares fell on lower oil prices. Key developments included a surge in rare earth stocks due to a China-Japan trade dispute, a significant jump in dwelling approvals, and the delisting of Seven West Media after a merger.

Key Points

  • Inflation Cools: November CPI rose 3.4% yoy, below expectations and October’s 3.8%. Slower electricity price rises and cheaper domestic travel were key drivers.
  • Market Moves: ASX 200 edged up 0.15% to 8,696. Miners (BHP, Rio Tinto) and healthcare (CSL, Resmed) gained. Energy stocks (Beach Energy, Karoon) sold off on falling oil prices.
  • Rare Earths Rally: Lynas Rare Earths surged 14.5% after China threatened to ban rare earth exports to Japan, highlighting supply chain tensions.
  • Housing Approvals Spike: Dwelling approvals jumped 15.2% in November, reaching a 4-year high, though data is volatile.
  • Corporate News: Seven West Media delisted after merging with Southern Cross Austereo. Bluescope gained on takeover interest.
  • RBA Watch: Economists remain divided on a February rate hike. The RBA’s deputy governor will give an interview tomorrow.
  • Global Snapshot: Asian markets were mixed; Wall Street rose overnight. Iron ore and copper prices increased, while gold and oil fell.

中文新闻简报

概要总结

澳大利亚11月通胀放缓幅度超预期，消费者价格指数同比上涨3.4%，低于10月的3.8%。ASX 200指数小幅收高，矿业和医疗保健股提供支撑，而能源股因油价下跌而走低。关键动态包括：中日贸易争端推动稀土股大涨，住房批准量显著跃升，以及七西传媒合并后退市。

关键要点

  • 通胀降温：11月CPI同比上涨3.4%，低于预期及10月的3.8%。电价上涨放缓及国内旅行费用下降是主要驱动因素。
  • 市场动态：ASX 200指数微涨0.15%，收于8,696点。矿业股和医疗保健股上涨。能源股因油价下跌而遭抛售。
  • 稀土股大涨：在中国威胁禁止对日本出口稀土后，莱纳斯稀土股价飙升14.5%，凸显了供应链紧张局势。
  • 住房批准量激增：11月住宅批准量跃升15.2%，达到4年高点，但该数据波动性较大。
  • 公司新闻：七西传媒在与南十字星澳都集团合并后退市。博思格钢铁因收购意向而上涨。
  • 央行展望：经济学家对澳洲联储2月是否加息存在分歧。央行副行长将于明日接受采访。
  • 全球概览：亚洲市场涨跌互现；华尔街隔夜上涨。铁矿石和铜价上涨，黄金和油价下跌。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106205112

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