ASX slips ahead of RBA rates decision tomorrow — as it happened

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Market Brief: ASX Slips, RBA in Focus, and a $4B Takeover

Summary

The ASX 200 closed slightly lower, failing to follow positive overseas leads as investors awaited the RBA’s interest rate decision. The market was mixed with property lifted by a major takeover, while miners dragged. Key developments included strong Chinese trade data, sector-specific stock movements, and various economic insights.

Key Points

  • ASX Performance: The ASX 200 closed down 0.1% at 8,624 points. Miners (Rio Tinto -0.9%, BHP -0.8%) were sold off, while lithium stocks surged on UBS upgrades (Liontown +14.8%).
  • Major Deal: National Storage REIT agreed to a $4 billion takeover by a Brookfield-led consortium, sending its shares up 2.2%.
  • China Trade: Exports grew 5.9% in November, beating forecasts. However, shipments to the US slumped 29%, with trade diverted to other regions.
  • Commodity Trade: Chinese iron ore imports are up ~9% year-on-year due to stockpiling. Coal imports fell 20%, while LNG imports hit a yearly high.
  • RBA & Economy: The RBA is expected to hold rates at 3.6%. CBA data showed wages grew 3.2% over the year, with 26,000 jobs added in November.
  • Government Policy: Federal energy bill rebates will not be extended beyond 2024. A $45 million loan was approved to support Arnott’s (Tim Tams) refinancing and export plans.
  • Property Market: Auction clearance rates fell to 62.4%, the lowest in a year, indicating a cooling market.
  • Index Changes: S&P Dow Jones announced ASX index rebalances. Corporate Travel Management will be dropped from the ASX 200.
  • Global Data: Japan’s Q3 GDP contraction was revised worse to -2.3% annualized.

市场简报：澳股下滑，聚焦央行决议，40亿澳元收购案

摘要

澳大利亚ASX 200指数小幅收低，未跟随海外市场积极走势，投资者等待澳储行利率决议。市场表现分化，房地产板块因大型收购案上涨，矿业股则拖累大盘。主要动态包括中国强劲的贸易数据、板块个股波动以及其他经济洞察。

关键点

  • 澳股表现：ASX 200指数收盘下跌0.1%，报8624点。矿业股（力拓-0.9%，必和必拓-0.8%）遭抛售，而锂矿股因瑞银上调目标价大涨（Liontown +14.8%）。
  • 重大交易：National Storage REIT同意由博枫资产牵头的财团提出的40亿澳元收购要约，股价上涨2.2%。
  • 中国贸易：11月出口同比增长5.9%，超出预期。然而，对美出口骤降29%，贸易流向其他地区。
  • 大宗商品贸易：中国铁矿石进口同比增长约9%，源于囤货。煤炭进口下降20%，而液化天然气进口创年内新高。
  • 澳储行与经济：预计澳储行将维持利率在3.6%不变。联邦银行数据显示，工资年增长率为3.2%，11月新增约2.6万个就业岗位。
  • 政府政策：联邦能源账单补贴在2024年后将不再延续。政府批准4500万澳元贷款支持Arnott’s（Tim Tams饼干）的债务再融资和出口计划。
  • 房地产市场：房屋拍卖清盘率降至62.4%，为一年来最低，显示市场正在降温。
  • 指数调整：S&P道琼斯指数公司宣布澳股指数季度调整。Corporate Travel Management将被移出ASX 200指数。
  • 全球数据：日本第三季度GDP萎缩幅度下修至年化-2.3%。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-dec-8/106112736

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