ASX falls ahead of US Federal Reserve’s likely interest rate cut — as it happened

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Summary

Global markets were cautious ahead of a key U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The Australian share market closed slightly lower, while major news included a superannuation lobby opposing a proposed compensation levy, a government extension of fuel price monitoring, and an EU antitrust investigation into Google’s AI practices.

Key Points

  • Markets: ASX 200 closed down 0.1% at 8,579. Asian markets were nervous, with investors pricing in an 89% chance of a U.S. rate cut.
  • Superannuation Levy Dispute: The Super Members Council opposes a government plan to use super funds to pay for a financial misconduct compensation scheme, arguing it unfairly burdens low-income members.
  • Fuel Price Monitoring Extended: The Australian government will extend the ACCC’s fuel price monitoring program for five years to ensure market competition amid cost-of-living pressures.
  • Tech & AI: The EU opened an antitrust investigation into Google’s use of publisher content and YouTube videos to train its AI models (AI Overviews).
  • Emergency Call Concerns: A Senate inquiry examined issues with older Samsung devices failing to connect to Triple Zero (000) after the 3G network shutdown, linked to at least two deaths.
  • Company Spotlight: DroneShield shares surged 10% in a rebound, while gold miners like Ramelius Resources also gained. Coles showcased its vertically integrated supply chain in Sydney.
  • Data Centre Demand: Experts warn that Australia’s push for AI and data centres must consider their significant water and energy consumption.

市场与商业新闻简报

摘要

全球市场在美国联邦储备委员会关键利率决定前保持谨慎。澳大利亚股市小幅收低。主要新闻包括：养老基金游说团体反对一项拟议的赔偿征税计划、政府延长燃油价格监控计划、以及欧盟对谷歌AI实践展开反垄断调查。

关键点

  • 市场：ASX 200指数收盘下跌0.1%，报8,579点。亚洲市场情绪紧张，投资者预计美联储降息的可能性为89%。
  • 养老金征税争议：超级会员委员会反对政府计划用养老基金支付金融不当行为赔偿方案，认为这会不公平地加重低收入成员的负担。
  • 燃油价格监控延长：澳大利亚政府将把ACCC的燃油价格监控计划延长五年，以在生活成本压力下确保市场竞争。
  • 科技与人工智能：欧盟对谷歌使用出版商内容和YouTube视频训练其AI模型（AI概述）展开反垄断调查。
  • 紧急呼叫问题：参议院调查发现，3G网络关闭后，部分老旧三星设备无法拨打000紧急电话，此事与至少两起死亡事件有关。
  • 公司聚焦：DroneShield股价反弹10%，Ramelius Resources等黄金矿商股亦上涨。Coles展示了其在悉尼的垂直整合供应链。
  • 数据中心需求：专家警告，澳大利亚推动AI和数据中心发展必须考虑其巨大的水和能源消耗。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-10/asx-markets-business-live-news/106123228

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