Australian market falls, ASX Limited shares slide on ASIC hit — as it happened

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Market Brief: ASX Falls on Regulatory Pressure and Miner Weakness

Summary

The Australian share market closed lower, dragged down by heavy losses in mining stocks and a sharp sell-off in ASX Limited shares following a critical regulatory report. The ASX 200 index fell 0.7% to 8,635 points. Globally, Asian markets were weak, while Wall Street futures pointed to a slightly positive open.

Key Points

  • ASX 200 Performance: Index down 0.7% to 8,635 points.
  • ASX Ltd Tumbles: Shares fell ~6% after ASIC released a damning report on the exchange operator’s “deficiencies in culture and leadership,” increasing its capital requirements.
  • Sector Moves: Miners were the hardest hit. The tech sector recovered some ground intraday. Retailers and banks were mixed.
  • Top Movers: DroneShield (+10.6%), Austral (+5.1%), DigiCo REIT (+3.8%).
  • Bottom Movers: Uranium stocks like Deep Yellow (-8.5%) and Boss Energy (-8.2%).
  • Chinese Data: Economic indicators showed a slowing economy. Industrial production grew 4.8% YoY (below forecast), while retail sales growth slowed sharply to 1.3%.
  • Commodities: Iron ore and copper prices fell on Friday. ANZ remains bullish on copper’s long-term fundamentals.
  • Currency: The Australian dollar was steady around 66.4 US cents, with analysts debating its path towards 70 US cents.
  • Other News: Woolworths faces a new class action over alleged staff underpayments. Asian shares fell ahead of key central bank decisions this week.

市场简报：监管压力与矿业股疲软致澳股下跌

摘要

澳大利亚股市收盘走低，受矿业股大幅下跌以及澳交所有限公司（ASX Ltd）在遭遇严厉监管报告后股价暴跌拖累。ASX 200指数下跌0.7%，报8,635点。全球方面，亚洲市场疲软，而华尔街期货指向小幅高开。

关键点

  • ASX 200 表现：指数下跌0.7%，报8,635点。
  • 澳交所股价暴跌：在澳大利亚证券和投资委员会（ASIC）发布严厉报告，指出该交易所运营商存在”文化和领导力缺陷”并提高其资本要求后，股价下跌约6%。
  • 板块动向：矿业股遭受的打击最为严重。科技板块在盘中收复部分失地。零售和银行股涨跌互现。
  • 涨幅居前股票：DroneShield (+10.6%), Austral (+5.1%), DigiCo REIT (+3.8%)。
  • 跌幅居前股票：铀矿股，如Deep Yellow (-8.5%) 和 Boss Energy (-8.2%)。
  • 中国数据：经济指标显示经济增长放缓。工业增加值同比增长4.8%（低于预期），而零售销售增长大幅放缓至1.3%。
  • 大宗商品：铁矿石和铜价上周五下跌。澳新银行（ANZ）仍看好铜的长期基本面。
  • 货币：澳元兑美元汇率持稳于66.4美分左右，分析师对其能否升至70美分看法不一。
  • 其他新闻：Woolworths因涉嫌少付员工工资面临新的集体诉讼。亚洲股市在本周主要央行决策前下跌。

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates/106141546

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