Market update: 9 December 2025
The Australian share market rose slightly this week, with the ASX 200 up 0.2%. Confidence that the US might soon cut interest rates gave local markets a bit of a boost. However, that was balanced out by talk that the RBA might go the other way and increase rates in 2024, which kept gains modest. Still, it was a positive week after a run of recent declines.
In the US, markets moved higher as signs of easing inflation and strong holiday spending lifted investor confidence. The Nasdaq led the way, up 0.9%, helped by better consumer sentiment and a drop in inflation expectations.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales were strong, especially in clothing, beauty and holiday items. Jobs data showed some mixed signals; fewer new hires, but also fewer people filing for unemployment. In company news, Netflix made headlines with a big announcement: it’s planning to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for US$72 billion.
European markets also gained ground. Inflation across the eurozone stayed close to the European Central Bank’s target, while job numbers remained strong. Germany’s factory orders also came in better than expected, which supported sentiment. The UK’s FTSE dipped slightly, but overall confidence across the region held up.
In China, markets ended the week higher, with investors showing renewed interest in the local tech and AI sectors. That optimism helped offset concerns around slowing economic data. Japan’s market also finished up, with the Nikkei rising 0.5%. This came after comments from the Bank of Japan suggested it may raise interest rates soon, something that hasn’t happened there in years.
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