Wages growth data quashes rate cut hopes — as it happened

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Summary

Australian wage growth data suggests the Reserve Bank may not cut interest rates further. The ASX closed lower amid AI bubble concerns, while Webjet shares surged on a takeover offer. NAB’s CEO testified on bank fees, cybersecurity, and AI’s impact on jobs.

Key Points

  • Wages & Rates: Annual wage growth hit 3.4%, reducing prospects for near-term interest rate cuts.
  • Markets: ASX 200 fell 0.25%. Webjet shares soared 16.5% on a Helloworld takeover bid, potentially sparking a bidding war.
  • NAB Testimony: CEO Andrew Irvine stated the bank saved customers ~$500M by not charging account-keeping fees since 2016. He also highlighted increasing cyber threats and inevitable AI-related job losses in banking.
  • AI Focus: Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are pivotal for global AI sector sentiment. While some fear a bubble, Capital Economics argues the AI rally might continue.
  • Other News: Star Entertainment executives missed performance bonuses again. A recovery in apartment construction is forecast from 2026.

Market Snapshot (as of ~16:17 AEDT)

  • ASX 200: 8,447 pts (-0.25%)
  • AUD: 64.82 US cents (-0.4%)
  • Wall Street: Dow (-1.1%), S&P 500 (-0.8%), Nasdaq (-1.2%)
  • Europe: FTSE (-1.3%), DAX (-1.8%), Stoxx 600 (-1.8%)
  • Commodities: Gold: $4,083/oz (+0.4%), Oil (Brent): $64.78/barrel (-0.2%), Iron Ore: $104/tonne (-0.4%)
  • Bitcoin: $90,948 (-1.6%)

市场与商业新闻简报

总结

澳大利亚工资增长数据显示央行可能不会进一步降息。由于对AI泡沫的担忧，澳大利亚股市收低，而Webjet因收购要约股价飙升。澳洲国民银行（NAB）首席执行官就银行费用、网络安全和AI对就业的影响作证。

关键点

  • 工资与利率：年度工资增长达3.4%，降低了近期降息的可能性。
  • 市场：ASX 200指数下跌0.25%。Webjet股价因Helloworld的收购要约飙升16.5%，可能引发竞购战。
  • NAB听证会：首席执行官Andrew Irvine表示，自2016年起不收取账户管理费，已为客户节省约5亿澳元。他还强调了日益增长的网络安全威胁以及AI在银行业不可避免的岗位减少。
  • AI焦点：英伟达即将发布的财报对全球AI板块情绪至关重要。尽管有人担心泡沫，但资本经济公司认为AI涨势可能尚未结束。
  • 其他新闻：星亿娱乐高管再次未能获得绩效奖金。预计从2026年起公寓建设将复苏。

市场概览（截至澳大利亚东部夏令时约16:17）

  • ASX 200指数： 8,447点 (-0.25%)
  • 澳元： 64.82美分 (-0.4%)
  • 华尔街： 道指 (-1.1%), 标普500 (-0.8%), 纳斯达克 (-1.2%)
  • 欧洲： 富时100 (-1.3%), 德国DAX (-1.8%), 欧洲斯托克600 (-1.8%)
  • 大宗商品： 黄金: $4,083/盎司 (+0.4%), 原油(布伦特): $64.78/桶 (-0.2%), 铁矿石: $104/吨 (-0.4%)
  • 比特币： $90,948 (-1.6%)

Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-19/asx-markets-business-live-news/106025882

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