Financial News Brief – English
Summary
Global markets saw a positive day with the ASX 200 hitting a 50-day high, supported by strength in tech and financial stocks. Key developments included a major US-Taiwan semiconductor deal, central bank solidarity amidst political pressure, and mixed economic data from Australia and China.
Key Points
- Markets Rally: ASX 200 closed up 0.5% at 8,903, a 50-day high. Wall Street rose, led by tech after strong TSMC results.
- Central Bank Solidarity: RBA Governor Michele Bullock joined global chiefs in a statement supporting under-pressure Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Treasurer Jim Chalmers called her support “appropriate”.
- US-Taiwan Chip Deal: The US and Taiwan struck a major semiconductor agreement, boosting market sentiment.
- Asian Markets Mixed: Asian shares neared record highs, but China stocks were set for their first negative week of 2026 due to tighter margin rules.
- Australian Data: Strong consumer spending continued in November, but confidence remains weak. SME business travel surged 9% year-on-year.
- Sector Moves: Info Tech (+1.2%) and Financials (+1.1%) led gains. Energy (-0.6%) and Materials (-0.4%) lagged.
- Commodities & Currency: Iron ore and gold prices dipped. The Australian dollar was flat around 67.03 US cents.
- Global Notes: Japan began test mining for rare earths. ECB’s Lane warned of risks if the Fed deviates from its mandate.
财经新闻简报 – 中文
摘要
全球市场迎来积极的一天，澳大利亚ASX 200指数创下50天新高，科技和金融股表现强劲。关键进展包括美台达成一项重要的半导体协议、央行在政治压力下展现团结，以及来自澳大利亚和中国的混合经济数据。
关键点
- 市场反弹：ASX 200指数收盘上涨0.5%，报8,903点，创50天新高。在台积电强劲业绩带动下，华尔街科技股领涨。
- 央行团结一致：澳大利亚央行行长米歇尔·布洛克与其他全球金融领袖联合发表声明，支持面临压力的美联储主席杰罗姆·鲍威尔。财长吉姆·查默斯称她的支持是”恰当的”。
- 美台芯片协议：美国与台湾达成一项重要的半导体协议，提振了市场情绪。
- 亚洲市场涨跌互现：亚洲股市接近历史高点，但由于保证金规则收紧，中国股市预计将录得2026年首周下跌。
- 澳大利亚数据：11月消费者支出持续强劲，但信心依然疲软。中小企业商务旅行同比增长9%。
- 板块动向：信息技术（+1.2%）和金融（+1.1%）板块领涨。能源（-0.6%）和材料（-0.4%）板块落后。
- 大宗商品与货币：铁矿石和黄金价格下跌。澳元持平于67.03美分左右。
- 全球动态：日本开始测试开采海底稀土。欧洲央行首席经济学家莱恩警告，若美联储偏离其职责将带来风险。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-16/asx-markets-business-live-news-january-16-2026/106235816